Why This Work Matters
The data speaks for itself. The LGBTQIA+ community — especially in rural Texas — faces disproportionate barriers to recovery and mental health care.
40%
of LGBTQ+ adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression in the past year
Source: KFF, 2023
1.6M
LGBTQ+ youth in the U.S. seriously consider suicide each year
Source: The Trevor Project, 2024
70%
of rural Texans live in mental health professional shortage areas
Source: Texas HHS
3x
higher rate of substance use among LGBTQ+ individuals compared to general population
Source: SAMHSA
52%
of transgender individuals experience depression at some point in their lives
Source: National Center for Transgender Equality
80%+
of rural Texas counties have no LGBTQ+-affirming mental health providers
Source: MAP, 2023
The Recovery Plug exists to change these numbers. By providing LGBTQIA+-affirming, virtual-first services across Texas, we’re breaking down barriers one session at a time.
