Local LGBTQ+ Resources in Grand Junction and on the Western Slope
Updated: Jul 22
Looking for safe and welcoming people but not sure where to turn in Grand Junction? Here’s an up to date comprehensive list of friendly providers, faith based open and affirming churches, and more. Don't see one of the agencies or providers you're looking for? Or, have you experienced negativity or hostility at any of the above locations? Please send me a private message through my "Contact and Location" page and let me know. I strive to keep our community safe and affiliated with welcoming organizations. **This page is updated at least once a month**
Counseling/Mental Health/Trans and Gender Therapy
Identity Insights Counseling: Devin Pinkston, MA, NCC, LPC. 2470 Patterson Rd. Ste 6 Office #3, 5, 10 Grand Junction, CO 81505:
Phone 970-644-2392. https://www.devinpinkston.com
Identity Insights Counseling: Kyle Davis, MA, NCC, LPC. 2470 Patterson Rd. Suite 6 Office #5 Grand Junction, CO 81505 Phone: 970-644-2392
Identity Insights Counseling: Cody Neal, MA, NCC, LPC. 2470 Patterson Rd Ste 6 Office #3 Grand Junction, CO 81505: Phone: 970-644-2392
Identity Insights Counseling: Megan Sand, MA, LSW. 2470 Patterson Rd Ste 6 Office #10 and 10 Grand Junction, CO 81505: Phone: 970-644-2392
Associates and Behavioral Counseling: Suzanne Goudzwaard, Psy.D
518 28 Road Suite A207 Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970-245-3212 http://www.abcounseling.com/suzi.html
High Desert Healing Center
1141 N. 25th St. Suite D Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone: 970-822-2644
Grand Junction Counseling Agencies/Private Practices
Behavioral Clinical Services : 1112 Belford Avenue Grand Junction, Colorado: Phone 970-241-6500 http://www.coloradomesa.edu/student...
Encounter Counseling Center: Chelsea Yamaguchi, MA, NCC, LPCC. 917 Main St. Suite 4 Grand Junction CO 81501: Phone 970-633-0177. www.encountercounselingcenter.com
Grand Valley Counseling-Mobile Counseling: Shawn Williamson, MS, LPC. Phone: 970-623-7766
Mind Springs: 515 28 ¾ Rd Grand Junction, CO 81501: Phone (970) 241-6023: CRISIS CENTER: 970-241-6022 http://mindspringshealth.org/
Life Coaches
Annette and Ada's Academy for Personal Development:
Contact Ada Stadelman. 327 North 7th Street, Suite 21, Grand Junction, CO 81501, (970) 462-7818
Voice Training
Anna Lantry, BM
Voice coaching, singing, and voice acting coach for transgender and non-binary individuals (online training only). Book appointments online
https://www.anna-freya-voice.com/
Social Media Resources/LGBTQ+ Giveaways
"Soft Served Gentleman"-Dean Alejandro
Instagram: @softservedgentleman
Facebook: @softservedgentleman (https://www.facebook.com/SoftServedGentleMan)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SSGentlman
Free STI Screenings
Western Colorado AIDS Project (WESTCAP)
2352 North 7th St. Suite A-1
Grand Junction
Phone: 970-243-2437
Toll Free: 800.765.8594
St. Mary's (General Hospital)
2635 N 7th Street
Grand Junction CO, 81501
Phone: 970-248-2800
*Dr. Amy Davis is the regional HIV/AIDS specialist
LGBTQ+/Queer Friendly Medication Prescribers
Eric Butters, MS, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC: Advanced Psychiatric Solutions,
619 Main St. Suite 145 Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970-283-7153
website: www.advpsychsolutions.com
Arata Psychiatry Group
Chelsea Arata, PMHNP-BC
655 N 12th St Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970-639-0830
Website: http://aratapsychiatry.org/
Delta-Montrose Counseling Agencies
Center for Mental Health: 605 E. Miami Road, Montrose CO, 81401:
Phone 970-249-9694 http://www.centermh.org/
Center for Mental Health: 107 W. 11th St., Delta CO, 81416:
Phone 970-874-8981 http://www.centermh.org/
Solutions Wellness: 2798 Woodgate Rd. STE A, Montrose CO, 81401:
Phone 970-249-4449 http://www.solutionsandme.com/
Trans and Non-Binary Friendly Electrolysis
Nicole, CED: Electrolysis
Point of contact: Richard Romero
Grand Junction, CO
(Must call to schedule an appointment and retrieve address)
Phone: 970-773-6270
Transgender Friendly Doctors (HRT)
Dr. Scott Rollins, MD: Integrative Medicine: 2470 Patterson Rd. #8 Grand Junction, Co 81505: phone: 970-245-6911
Dr. Amy Bratteli, MD: Red Canyon Family Medicine 456 Kokopelli Dr. Fruita, CO 81521 Phone: 970-256-2585
Dr. Jennifer Stroh, MD, 2139 N. 12th Street Suite 2 Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone: 970-256-1664.
Lake City, Colorado:
Dr. Beuford T. Durmon, MD: Lake City Area Medical Center, 700 Henson Lake City, CO 81235 Phone: 970-944-2331
Transgender Friendly (Top) Surgeon
Dr. Matthew Swelstad, MD: ReGenesis Plastic Surgery and Skin Care. 2643 Patterson Rd. Suite 506 Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone: 970-242-8177
Dr. Jeffrey Pitcher, MD: ReGenesis Plastic Surgery and Skin Care. 2643 Patterson Rd. Suite 506 Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone: 970-242-8177
Hysterectomy Specialists
Dr. Joshua Pearson, D.O: Women’s Health Care of Western Colorado. 2525 N. 8th St. #202 Grand Junction, CO 81501. Phone: 970-245-1168
Dr. Ron Stuart, M.D. Colorado West Women’s Care of the Grand Valley. 2372 G Rd. Grand Junction, CO 81505. Phone: 970-243-7908
Housing-Shelter
Latimer House: Undisclosed location. Call for more information. Phone: (970) 241-0324 http://www.htop.org/project/latimer...: Latimer House provides shelter and counseling for victims of domestic violence.
The House: For teens that need help. Undisclosed location. Call for more information. Phone: 970-241-1445, to volunteer call Troy at 970-580-4837 http://www.thehousegj.org/
Salons
Salon Inspire-Leslie Trickel. 216 N Ave. #10 Grand Junction CO 81501: Phone: 970-270-3366. https://www.facebook.com/SalonInspi...
Home Improvement
”Popcorn Ceiling Removal”-Guy and Cara Purcella. www.mrpatchdrywall.com Grand Junction and surrounding area
Phone: 970-639-2604
Clothing Alterations
Alterations by Carla: 1700 170 BL #2 Grand Junction 81501. Phone: 970-260-4222
Transgender/LGBTQ Friendly Groups
1. MOGII-Western Slope Pride Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/WesternSlopeMOGII/?fref=ts
2. Transcend
http://www.transcendwesternslope.com
3. Grand Junction Queer and Ally Connection
https://www.facebook.com/GrandJunctionQueerandAllyConnection/ (Public Page)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1039276482795450/ (Private Group)
LGBTQ Advocacy
1. One Colorado
http://www.one-colorado.org
One Colorado Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/onecoloardowesternslope/?hc_location=ufi
2. Western Slope Pride Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/CoWestPride/
Western Slope Pride Website
http://www.coloradowestpride.org
3. Colorado West Pride Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/577597169007531/
GSA's and Safe Spaces
Delta College
Counseling-Advising Career Services
Delta Prism Alliance (GSA)
Contact Denise Hill 989-686-9160
Contact Liz Ullrich 989-686-9103
Website: http://www.delta.edu/counselingandcareerservices/lgbt-resources.aspx
Grand Junction High School
GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)
1400 N. 5th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970-254-6900
Sponsor contacts: Justin Whiteford Justin.whitefor@d51schools.org
Serenity Santistevan serenity.santistevan@d51schools.org
Stefani Backes Stefani.backes@d51sdchools.org
Colorado Mesa University
Contacts: Sarah Swedberg 970-248-1024
sswedber@coloradomesa.edu
Mike Mansheim 970-248-1412
mmanshei@coloradomesa.edu
Website: http://www.coloradomesa.edu/student-services/diversity-and-health/student-diversity.html
Welcoming and affirming churches
First Congregational Church
1425N 5th Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Open and Affirming
Two Rivers Center for Spiritual Living 251 Colorado Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501 970.433.7799
St Matthews 3888 27-1/2 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81506 Phone: (970) 242-3293
American Lutheran 631 26 1/2 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81506 Phone: (970) 242-7774
Unitarian Universalist 536 Ouray Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501 Phone: (970) 257-0772
Open/Affirming Churches Delta/Montrose Area
Hillcrest Congregational
United Church of Christ
611 S. Hillcrest Dr
Montrose, Co 81401
Phone: 970-249-9047
Website: http://montroseucc.org
Union Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
696 Main St.
Nucla, CO 81424
Phone: 970-275-5995, 970-864-7863
Website:https://sites.google.com/site/nuclaucc/
Devin Pinkston is a local mental health counselor and Gender Therapist in Grand Junction Colorado. Call to schedule a consultation today at 970-644-2392.
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