Care Plans

Southern Queer Collective offers short-term, non-clinical Care Plans for queer youth, young adults, and their families during moments of emotional distress, school conflict, identity-related stress, or system overwhelm.

Care Plans are designed to provide clarity, structure, and practical guidance—without ongoing sessions, open-ended commitments, or therapy.

Each Care Plan combines:

• care navigation across relevant systems

• customized written support plans you can use immediately

How Care Plans Work

Care Plans are:

• clearly scoped before work begins

• short-term and finite

• delivered primarily through planning, research, and written guidance

• designed to stand on their own once completed

This approach allows for meaningful support without creating long-term dependency.

Care Plan Options & Fees

The Care Plan type is determined collaboratively after intake, based on the situation and level of complexity.

Single-Issue Care Plan

$950

Best for one clearly defined concern.

Includes:

• care navigation focused on a single issue

• 1 customized deliverable, such as:

  • crisis-prevention guidance

  • a school advocacy packet

  • a family communication roadmap

• limited clarification once the plan is delivered

Common uses:

• a specific school concern

• early signs of emotional escalation

• guidance for a single transition

Comprehensive Care Plan (Most Common)

$1,850

Best when multiple systems or concerns overlap.

Includes:

• broader care navigation across systems

• 2–3 customized deliverables, such as:

  • crisis-prevention and safety guidance

  • school advocacy and accommodation planning

  • identity-affirming support guidance

  • family communication and boundary planning

Common uses:

• school + emotional distress

• identity-related stress affecting multiple environments

• caregiver overwhelm and uncertainty about next steps

Complex Systems Care Plan

$3,250

Best for high-stakes or multi-layer situations requiring deeper planning.

Includes:

• extended care navigation across multiple systems

• 3–4 customized deliverables

• more extensive research, mapping, and coordination guidance

Common uses:

• repeated escalation or near-crisis situations

• school refusal or reintegration planning

• complex intersections of school, family, and mental health systems

Deliverables You May Receive

Depending on your needs, deliverables may include:

• Crisis Prevention & Safety Plan

• School Advocacy & Support Packet

• Family Communication & Boundary Roadmap

• Identity-Affirming Support Plan

• Care Navigation Map

• Transition & Continuity Support Plan

Each deliverable is customized, practical, and written in plain language.

Important Notes About Scope

Southern Queer Collective does not provide:

• therapy or clinical mental health treatment

• crisis or emergency response

• ongoing counseling or weekly sessions

• on-call availability

This structure allows care to remain ethical, effective, and sustainable.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please contact local emergency services or call/text 988.

Payment & Access

• Payment arrangements are discussed after intake and confirmation of fit

• Some Care Plans may be funded through school, clinic, or organizational partnerships, allowing families to receive support at no cost

• A limited number of institution-supported or equity-based slots may be available depending on partnerships

If cost is a concern, you are encouraged to ask about current options during intake.

Is This the Right Fit?

This service may be a good fit if you’re seeking:

• clarity rather than ongoing processing

• practical tools instead of weekly sessions

• short-term, structured support

• affirming guidance for queer youth

If you’re unsure, that’s okay—clarity is part of the process.