Ruth Ellis Center

Ruth Ellis Center, located in Highland Park, Michigan, is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth and young adults through integrated healthcare and behavioral health services. Through its Health & Wellness Centers, the organization provides comprehensive outpatient care that combines primary care, psychiatric services, behavioral health treatment, and health navigation in partnership with Henry Ford Health. Services are delivered in a safe, affirming, and inclusive environment that centers the needs, goals, and lived experiences of young people and their families.

Behavioral health services at Ruth Ellis Center include individual, group, and family therapy, community-based family support, trauma-informed care, and expressive therapies such as art therapy. The organization also offers gender-affirming care, medication management, and specialized HIV and STI prevention and treatment services. By integrating evidence-based approaches like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Youth Development, Ruth Ellis Center empowers LGBTQ+ youth, adolescents, and young adults to build resilience, strengthen connections, and achieve long-term emotional and physical well-being.