You Are Not Alone

General Crisis Lifeline

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call 988
Available 24/7 

Crisis Text Line,
Text TALK to 741-741
Available 24/7

*Since the 988 Lifeline has been defunded for LGBTQIA+ youth, please refer to The Trevor Project below for support

LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Support

The Trevor Project
Providing confidential support for LGBTQ youth in crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

TrevorLifeline
1-866-488-7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7/365.

TrevorChat
Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7.
Access through a computer

TrevorText
Text START to 678-678
Confidential text messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7/365.
Standard messaging rates may apply.

LGBTQ+ Elders & Caretakers

SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline. Connects LGBT older people with friendly responders. For LGBT elders and caretakers.
1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
Confidential support and crisis response, available 24/7.

Trans Lifeline

A 24/7 hotline available in the U.S. and Canada staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
1-877-565-8860 (United States)
1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
Confidential, 24/7 crisis support.

LGBTQ+ National Help Center Hotlines

The LGBT National Help Center runs multiple phone lines for LGBTQ+ people with differing needs, each open from 2-11 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday and 12-5 p.m. on Saturdays. Operators do not call police or rescue services without callers’ consent, but will provide emergency numbers upon request.

LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743
LGBT National Senior Hotline: (888) 234-7243
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: (888) 688-5428

NYC Anti-Violence Project:

Call: (212) 714-1141

Founded in the 1980s in response to street violence against gay men, AVP’s in-person services — such as free legal counseling for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence and immigrants — are mainly limited to New York City residents, but the organization also offers a phone line for those who have experienced or witnessed violence and who need immediate crisis counseling and/or safety planning. Service providers may also call to request help with an LGBTQ+ client who has experienced violence or is living with HIV/AIDS. Phones are answered 24/7 in both English and Spanish.

More Resources

• Worldwide Crisis Resources

• Human Rights Campaign Resources for Queer Folx

• "Don't Call the Police"

  • Resources and Lifelines That Don't Call the Police

• National Eating Disorder Association Helpline (1-800-931-2237)

  • This is a confidential helpline for individuals who are struggling with eating disorders, as well as their loved ones. You can call or text this helpline to receive support, information, and referrals to treatment resources.

• BlackLine (1-800-604-5841)

  • This is a support service specifically for Black individuals who are experiencing mental health challenges. You can call this helpline to receive culturally responsive support from trained counselors and peers.

• DeQH: (908) 367-3374

  • DeQH is the first support line in the U.S. for South Asian LGBTQ+ people, serving callers who are “lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, intersex, transgender, gender non-binary, genderqueer, pansexual, kothi, hijra, and beyond.” The line has a limited window of availability, however, accepting calls on Thursdays and Sundays from 8-10 p.m. Eastern time; outside of those hours, would-be callers who aren’t in immediate crisis are asked to get in touch through an online contact form.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233)

  • This is a confidential hotline for individuals who are experiencing domestic violence or abuse. You can call this hotline to receive support, safety planning, and referrals to local resources for assistance.

• Deaf Crisis Line (1-321-800-3323)

  • This hotline is specifically for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and use American Sign Language as their primary language. You can use a videophone to call this number and speak with a trained counselor who is fluent in ASL.

• SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357)

  • This is a 24/7 helpline for substance abuse and mental health support that will connect you with a trained specialist.

• NAMI Helpline (1-800-950-NAMI, or 1-800-950-6264)

  • This is a helpline for anyone seeking information or support related to mental health available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. EST. You can also email info@nami.org.

• StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-7-NATIVE, or 1-844-762-8483)

  • This is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally appropriate support and advocacy.