Find Support: LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources
We know that staying up to date with anti-trans legislation may be distressing to our audience. If you or someone you know needs support, here are a few affirming resources that you can reach out to:
If you need support or are in crisis you can contact the Trans Lifeline hotline at (877) 565-8860. - The Trans Lifeline is run by trans people, for trans people, and does not engage in non-consensual active rescue, meaning they will not call law enforcement without your consent.
You can connect with a Trevor Project crisis counselor via phone 1 (866) 488-7386, chat by clicking here, or text (Text ‘START’ to 678-678) support. - Note: This resource could utilize non-consensual active rescue, including law enforcement, 911, and first responders.
You can call the LGBT National Hotline at (888) 843-4564, or connect with a peer via chat.
For folks under 25, you can call the LGBT National Youth Talkline at (800) 246-7743.
The LGBT National Help Center will NOT call other suicide hotlines, law enforcement, 911, or rescue services.
BlackLine is a BIPOC LGBTQ+ support line, run by BIPOC folks, for BIPOC folks. This resource does not involve law enforcement or state agencies. You can call or text 1 (800) 604-5841 to chat with a peer.
Adults (folks 18+) can text the THRIVE Lifeline which is trans-led and operated. Text "THRIVE" to (313) 662-8209 to begin your conversation. - THRIVE Lifeline does NOT call emergency services for people that are at risk of harming themselves without their consent.