LGBTQIA2S+ resources
Living an LGBTQIA2S+ experience can be joyful and beautiful. It can also be challenging. The resources below are shared in hopes of building positive community and experiences. Each link, site, or number offers varying services with their own terms and privacy policies, so you’re encouraged to explore each organization before engaging with their services. These resources are offered in no particular order with many more organizations and connections not listed below.
helplines and services
The Trevor Project
confidential crisis intervention and suicide prevention for people up to age 24
available everyday, all day by chat, phone, or text at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help
Trevor LifeLine by phone: (866) 488-7386
TrevorChat by computer: confidential online instant messaging
TrevorText by test: text START to 678-678 (standard messaging rates may apply)
LGBT National Hotline
confidential, safe space to be heard about multiple LGBTQ+ issues for people of any age (888) 843-4564
available Monday - Friday: 4 pm - midnight Eastern Time and Saturday noon - 5 pm Eastern Time
for more info: https://lgbthotline.org/national-hotline
Trans LifeLine
fully confidential and fully anonymous for the trans community, by the trans community
in United States: (877) 565-8860
in Canada: (877) 330-6366
available Monday - Friday: 1 - 9 pm Eastern Time
for more info: https://translifeline.org/hotline
Sage
advocacy and services for LGBTQ+ elders: https://www.sageusa.org
not a hotline for crisis intervention; staffed by people in the LGBTQ+ community and allies