Thank you for reaching out and expressing interest in the study. Before we proceed, I would like to ask a few brief questions to ensure this is a good fit.
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Cerven, and I am the principal investigator for a research study through Adler University. Thank you for your interest.
Before we proceed, I would like to ask you a few brief questions to confirm your eligibility to participate. Your answers are confidential and will be securely stored on an encrypted, password-protected external drive accessible only to me. Screening information will not be shared with anyone. After the recruitment process, this information will be deleted.
If at any point you feel uncomfortable, you are welcome to skip any question, pause, or stop the screening process. At the end (below) you will find a list of LGBTQIA+-affirming mental health and crisis resources.
IRB Protocol #25-041
Screening Questions
List of Resources:
The following is a list of LGBTQIA+-affirming mental health and crisis resources available to all study participants. These resources are provided for participants who experience emotional distress or wish to seek additional support during or after their participation in the study.
National Resources
The Trevor Project – 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ youth
Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text: Text START to 678-678
Trans Lifeline – Peer support hotline run by and for trans people
Website: https://www.translifeline.org
Phone: 1-877-565-8860
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) – Directory of affirming therapists of color
Website: https://www.nqttcn.com
Psychology Today – Directory to search for LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in your area
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com
Local Resources
Center on Halsted
Website: www.centeronhalsted.org/behavioral-health
Phone: 1-773-472-6469
UChicago Medicine Trans CARE Clinic
Website: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/conditions-services/transgender-care-services/mental-behavioral-health-services
Phone: 1-888-824-0200
Emergency Support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)
Phone: 988
Website: https://988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line – 24/7 support via text
Text HOME to 741741
Website: https://www.crisistextline.org
