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Some resources on this page are legally required to contact authorities if you have a plan and an imminent timeline to hurt yourself or others, or if a dependent is being abused. To learn more about each resource click the listed hyperlink.

National Suicide-Prevention Call-Line Number

If you’re experiencing thoughts of distress, self-harm, or suicide, this national call-line number can route you to a trained counselor in centers across the U.S. and route you to LGBTQ-specific services. This resource is also available in Spanish.

U.S. number: 988

Trevor Project

If you’re experiencing thoughts of distress, self-harm, or suicide, the Trevor Project is here for you. You can talk to an LGBTQ-competent crisis counselor at any time, for any reason.

U.S. number: 1–866–488–7386

Trans Lifeline

If you are trans and experiencing thoughts of distress, self-harm, or suicide, the Trans Lifeline is a team of entirely trans-identifying crisis counselors who are here for you. You can talk to them at any time, for any reason. This resource is also available in Spanish.

U.S. number: 1–877–565–8860

Canada number: 1–877–339–6366

LGBT National Help Line

This is a hotline that will connect you with free & confidential volunteer support.

National LGBT Hotline: 888–843–4564

LGBT National Youth Hotline: 802–246–7743

LGBT National Elder Hotline: 888–234–7243

LGBT National Coming Out Support: 888–688–5428

SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline

The SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline helps older LGBTQ+ people who want to talk to responders. This resource is also available in Spanish.

Call 877–360-LGBT(5428) to begin.

Finding LGBTQ+ Friendly Therapy

Mental Health America has compiled resources to connect LGBTQ+ people with supportive counselors in the area.

This is not a crisis resource.