Coalition Launches Powerful New Weapon Against Conversion Therapy

The Illinois Guide for Survivors of Conversion Practices is a new resource, offering support for survivors of the harmful practices known as ‘conversion therapy.’ The guide provides survivors, attorneys and mental health practitioners  with instructions on how to report harmful practitioners, an overview of individual rights, and options for pursuing civil action

Why This Matters Now

We’re seeing both a surge in misinformation — including from the White House promoting conversion practices — and a resurgence of the practices themselves.

Real Tools for Real Accountability

This roadmap shows attorneys and clinicians how to:

• File licensing complaints through IDFPR that can result in fines, suspensions, or license revocations

• Pursue civil remedies under consumer protection laws—one of the few legal pathways for adult survivors

• Document evidence with detailed checklists for screenshots, therapy notes, and advertising materials

• Navigate complex legal processes with trauma-informed strategies that protect survivors throughout cases that can take 12-24 months
  

  

Crisis Support:

• The Trevor Project — 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people (13–24)

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (all ages)

• Trans Lifeline — 877-565-8860 (all ages)

Long-term Emotional Support

• Conversion Therapy Survivor Network — Weekly virtual support group

• LGBTQIA+ Healthcare Directory— List of affirming therapists

• Ask if your therapist offers sliding scale fees.

Legal Guidance

• National Center for LGBTQ Rights Help Desk

• Illinois Pride Connect Legal Hotline: Mon-Thurs, 9am-4pm

Download: Illinois 'Conversion Therapy' Legal Accountability Guide :

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