Are you in ongoing therapy or have you had therapy regarding your gender or sexual orientation?

During therapy sessions, have you ever discussed the effects of religion on your life?

If your therapist or mental health or health provider offered to refer you to an LGBTQ affirming chaplain after discovering spiritual needs, how likely would you be to set up an appointment with a...

What is your understanding of what a chaplain does?

If you did see a chaplain though your medical/mental health care system, what frequency would you like to see a chaplain to receive spiritual care?

What was your spiritual affiliation BEFORE coming out?

What is your spiritual affiliation AFTER coming out?

I am a transgender person, and this is a great idea. I would be curious about cost as that would effect my frequency of visiting, but overall a great idea.

Helps talk about spiritual needs during medical services

Normally a non certified or educated counselor that uses biblical methods with no required formal training

Encourage you with biblical trues with out personal opinion

I was created in God’s likeness and He knew I would be gay when he created me

I follow the Spirit, not man for acceptance

End of life spiritual assurance

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Unaware of terminology. Refer to Pastor for spiritual leadership.

Brief as child, Catholic church

12 years post out, Lutheran church involvement, regular attendance.

Provides religious guidance

Very spiritual, not religious.

I'm in therapy, but mostly about the normal stressors of life, not my gender and sexuality - I thankfully have that figured out pretty well after 2 years of HRT ☺️

I'm not familiar with the term

Raised and confirmed Catholic, then unaffiliated

Provide spiritual guidance

United Church of Christ

Provide spiritual guidance

Helps us to grow closer to GOD...love ourselves...

Spiritual and methodist...

Is present, ecumenical and calming; prays with you if you desire

Missouri Synod Lutheran, Assemblies of God

Never been to counseling

They promote your spirituality

A chaplain is supposed to Provide spiritual guidance

Fundamental independent Baptist Family is Jewish and then found the FIB

I am spiritual But I struggle with my spiritual beliefs now

Counsel and comforter

A chaplain offers spiritual and mental care and support

Lead religious services

Went to church atleast once every month.

No longer go to services.

To help those on a path of seeking deeper purpose / meaning in our lives, and often rooted / impacted by our relationships with ourselves, others, nature or God

Christian but not exclusively Catholic (Presbyterian, Anglican, United Church of Canada etc…).

Not entirely sure apart from providing some spiritual counsel

Someone who guides people through their religious journey and prays with them?

Non-Denominational

navy chaplains have to service all denominations as best they can on deployment but are specialized in their own particular faith

my folks where pentecostal. i have followed many paths

atheist for the most part

A Spiritual guide or counselor

Provides Emotional and spiritual support for people

Guides a person during their most joyful and darkest times; provides comfort, support, and prayer in God's name.

Provides support on a myriad of topics, helps individuals cope with loss of a friend or family member, acute stress, chronic stress, medical emergencies, spiritual crisis. Traumatic events like sexual assault, domestic violence, abortion, miscarriage.

Agnostic, with sprinkles of Catholic (Holidays)

I go to therapy, but not specifically for my gender or sexual orientation.

Holds space for people’s spiritual or religions experiences and needs; reframes people’s experiences to help them find hope

A Chaplin helps spiritually in places like hospitals or in the armed forces.

Chaplains sit with people throughout big moments in life and give a space to listen and be a sacred present

Christian (baptist ish)

Sit with you alongside whatever you’re going through—joys, pain, frustration, confusion, etc. with a lens of openness and empowerment. A chaplain in an LGBTQ+ space would maybe bring extra affirming care to those who’ve experienced being told/treated that they are not, too, made in the image of God.

Evangelical/Nondenom

Certified clergy (or lay folks depending on the organization affiliation) who offer spiritual care in a variety of settings

Provide spiritual care, accompany, address emotional needs

Provides spiritual care to people within a group

Prayer in times of need, help you transition though birth, death or illness at a hospital, spiritual counseling in places like hospitals, military and ymca

Christian (more progressive)

They are a pastor who is not assigned to a church, but an area.

Unsure, but I do believe there is a higher power.

I’ve had therapy for CPTSD, unrelated to my orientation

I’m unfamiliar with the term, but based off the previous questions, I would assume a missionary on a more local level

Atheist, never saw a chaplain before but couldn’t put that in last response

I’ve only heard of a chaplain being someone of religious practice who works in a hospital and services patients in need.

The work with people outside of a church

Minister to the patients and staff regarding their spiritual needs. End of life care, making sense of where God is during challenging times, reinforcing God in people's lives, possibly leading a chapel prayer time or service.

Provides spiritual support in medical facilities

I haven’t heard much to be honest. So my understanding is at a low level

I believe in a god, but I do not conform to a single religion

Provide spiritual support in a healthcare/rehab facility.

Helps clarify and assist in spiritual wellness

I think they are there to help with a spiritual journey. With any religious questions or concerns r

I was not a very religious person. I do believe in God. But I would say I lean towards whoever believes in peace with everyone.

I believe in God and that he loves all. No one is exempt from his love no matter sexual preference or gender.

My mom is one. Dont they help people who lost faith? Or are dying

Provide spiritual counseling- usually Christian

Unsure - deconstructing

I think they're like pastors, but outside of churches (prisons, hospitals, etc.).

Non-denominational Christian

No idea whatsoever, just know it ties to religion and I’m non-religious.

Raised catholic, non practicing since preteen years

I have a spiritual person not a religious person so I never was one of them people that had thought to God would hate me and my family is always been supportive

My family is always been supportive and I've always been a spiritual person that religious person

I don't know. I'm an atheist.

i don’t know what it is

i didn’t have one really

Spiritual.. no set religion... more Muslim

He works in the church

Believer, but doesn’t attend church

Counseling from a Christian perspective

I think a religion-driven mentor of sorts

Raised Catholic probably scarred me for life

No, not in therapy. But I have discussed it with the wife considering we where raised on opposite sides of religion. ( I was in a chirch for 14 years of my life , she never was nor was her parents)

My understanding of a chaplan is a relgious/ spritual leader of a specific group of people.

Baptist / but was always questioning

I stopped going to church around 14 , I came out at 11. And started practicing paganism around 19. So I wouldnt call myself religious anymore. But I would say Im spiritual. Just not about monotheistic ideals.

Chaplains organize and lead religious services and provide spiritual guidance and assistance.

Not very. I just know its a religious term and im not religious

Provides spiritual guidance

Non practicing catholic

In therapy but not for thos reasons

A spiritual advisor who meets your faith where you are and supports you through your spiritual journey.

Christian; non-denominational

Christian; unaffiliated

Guidance in life involving religion and identity

My understanding of a chaplain is someone who prays for you somewhat of a counselor.

Questioning? My teachings will always follow me, but I believe in science. I also believe that his and science can coexist, just not sure where I stand on organized religion.

Non-Denominational Christian

A religious leader in a community.

Raised Catholic and became pagan

Still pagan. Helped me come out.

Spiritual person . Preaches the word of their religion

None. I was kicked out of my home and ended up on the streets the age of 17 for being gay.

Not really sure what a Chaplin is

Someone in the church

My understanding is they provide spiritual care to individuals

Offers counseling-type services from a religious/spiritual perspective without necessarily being trained or licensed.

Provides religious support and leadership- most commonly in the military, I think? Not very familiar with chaplains in or out of the military, but as with everyone, I prefer them as a concept not connected to the military.

Unaffiliated; vaguely spiritual, in appreciation of life and the earth

Nonbiased support and encouragement

Nondenominational Christian

They help you form a relationship with God

I believe in a God but not one recognized by a current religion.

I'm not religious so my therapist doesn't bring it up

I'm honestly not sure I believe it's similar to a pastor

Atheist but I like the idea of spirituality and Buddhism aswell as other religions that aren't fully centered around a God and more so centered around the actions of one's self

Offers spiritual support

I am not sure what a chaplain is, but would love to know more!

Christian- now non denominational and spiritual

Very little understanding

Catholic, but honestly never believed, just that my family made me be

2 years after coming out I decided to not care what my family thinks about my personal beliefs, I’m agnostic

A believe a chaplain is someone who works with the church, but in more private settings and with people in those private settings. Like prisons or medical facilities.

I was a member of a local non denominational church. where both my sister and dad were a part of the band, said church, kicked my father and my sister off the band due to my sister coming out as Bi, my dad showed his support for my sister and he was asked to leave also. This was before I came out and I think kept me from being my true self.

My relationship with God is just that, my own relationship. I don’t have a church or a place where I feel I belong. I have just handled religion on my own.

Not initially, but it has come up

1:1 spiritual care, guidance, support

Non-denom, looking into episcopal

I’m in therapy and I have been in therapy on and off for years

Helps to maintain a healthy spiritual relationship with God

A person within the Christian church, who is ordained or otherwise affiliated with church leadership.

Helps those in physical or mental distress with their spiritual needs.

Non denominational/ Christian

From my experiences, an educated chaplain should help guide you through life’s challenges in accordance with faith without being judgemental, cruel or harmful.

Practicing Catholic- church twice a week and religious education

Laid back episcopal/ church as able (I refer to myself as a recliner catholic 😂)

Listens, provides resources/ support

Spiritual, no religion whatsoever.

In therapy for mental health, but my therapist is certified to work with LGBTQ+ clients and discuss sexuality/gender identity

I have no knowledge on what a chaplain is or what they do

Greets/consoles those who have just lost a loved one.

Christian - Nondenominational

After the things I've experienced, I only know there's a life after this one. I can't pinpoint exactly what religion I follow, really.