Boise lgbt

LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Boise, ID

I help adults who are working through anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, and identity exploration—including folks in the LGBTQIA+ community.
I think healing happens in spaces where you feel safe, seen, and accepted exactly as you are. In our operate together, we’ll examine what’s holding you back and develop tools to aid you move forward—whether that’s processing the past, reconnecting with your values, or simply figuring out how to earn through the diurnal with more ease.
I help adults who are productive through anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, and identity exploration—including folks in the LGBTQIA+ community.
I believe healing happens in spaces where you feel protected, seen, and accepted exactly as you are. In our work together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and build tools to help you transfer forward—whether that’s processing the past, reconnecting with your values, or simply figuring out how to get through the day with more ease.
I am a queer licensed clinical social worker who work

Can You (Really) Detect Queer Community in The Mountain West?

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A winter storm is headed our way—one of the worst the mountain’s seen this year. Thirty-mile-per-hour winds whip across the landing at the top of Town Lift on Park City Mountain with absolutely no remorse.  Despite the unpleasant conditions, my spirits are high. I’m here with my best friend for Utah Gay Ski Week, and I’m gearing up for what’s likely to be the spotlight of the trip—the Queerski Pride Parade group ride down the mountain, celebrating the strength and unity of the queer community.

Nearly an hour ahead of schedule, I huddle in a ball next to a ski run signpost and watch for rainbow flags (or drag queens) coming off the chairlift. I’d, of course, prefer to earn a few runs in before the parade, but I refuse to chance my chance at skiing down the mountain with my fellow gays. Over half of the lifts are closed, current lines are reaching a minute-plus wait time, and the gusts verb to

LGBTQ+ Veteran care

Care we provide at VA Boise health care

We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of Veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) or a related identity. We focus on ensuring a reliable, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like: 

  • Mental health services, including psychosocial assessments for hormone therapy and gender confirming surgeries
  • Creative arts therapies
  • Hormone therapy
  • Gender-affirming prosthetics
  • Testing, counseling, and care for HIV and sexually transmitted infections, including post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for Veterans at risk for HIV
  • Other prevention, screening, wellness, and testing services

Policies and practices to know

The care coordinator can help you get started with care or with navigating any of these issues.

Visitation: A same-sex partner, family member, friend, or other individual can be present with the patient for heartfelt support during the course of the pat

Boise Gay City Guide – A Large Town City with a Small Town Feel

Situated on the banks of the Boise River, Idaho’s capital city of Boise is a city with so much to present. Some often explain Boise as being a big town city with a small-town feel, where locals are friendly, warm, and welcoming. With a growing arts scene, plenty of business opportunities, and recreational activities of all kinds to enjoy, Boise would make a great place to call home.

A Bit of Boise History

Boise was initially settled by early 19th century French Canadians. It is also settlers who gave the city its name, which comes from the French for Boise, meaning “wooded” because of the tree-lined river near which it sits. Boise was officially established following the gold rush to the area, and the community initially developed for the purpose of providing services for the nearby mines. It was also located at the crossroads of the Oregon Trail, which helped to ensure additional growth and development as adequately. Since that hour Boise has grown to be an important agricultural center, as well as a ci