The Outreach Wellness Initiative (OWI) provides financial assistance for LGBTQIA+ community members seeking mental health support. Through this program, Out On The Lakeshore (OOTL) partners with a network of affirming, pre-approved therapists who are equipped to support LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences. OOTL will help you find a therapist who feels like the right fit and will cover the cost of up to 8 therapy sessions.

 

Steps for Getting Started:

1. Complete the application below

Help us get to know you and your goals. Many of the questions are optional; however, the more information we have about your needs, the better we are able to work with you to get you the best support. All application materials are stored safely and will not be shared with anyone outside of the OWI team at OOTL. 

2. Receive contact from Out On the Lakeshore

Within two business days of submitting your application, someone from OOTL will reach out via your preferred contact method to discuss your needs and recommend a few therapists for you to consider reaching out to. 

3. Reach out to one of the recommended therapists

After contacting you, OOTL will send a summary of the therapists discussed. You can then reach out to your preferred therapist to see if they are a good fit and schedule an intake appointment. 

4. Start working with your therapist and complete up to 8 sessions fully paid for by Out On the Lakeshore

At this point, you will be working with your therapist to determine what works best for you. The therapist will send all billing directly to OOTL for the first 8 sessions. It is the responsibility of the OWI participant to keep track of how many sessions they have left.

 

Note: The Outreach Wellness Initiative is not for people experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency. If you are in need of immediate support, please call 988 or text TALK to 741-741.