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Mental Health Resources in the LGBTQ+ Community
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We know these times feel heavy. The rise in attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and the loss of the dedicated 988 lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth can feel like yet another blow to our community, but even when resources shift, you are never alone.
Please dial 988 if you need immediate support.
There are still support systems out there, ready to listen, uplift, and help you protect your mental health. If you're struggling, please reach out for help and never forget that you are loved, you are seen, and your mental well-being matters.
Even without LGBTQ+-specific support on the 988 lifeline, help is still out there. You don't have to navigate your mental health alone; there are resources available that can offer guidance, care, and connection. If you're struggling or simply need someone to talk to, see below for a list of available hotlines, warmlines, and crisis lines, many of which are staffed by people specifically trained to work with the LGBTQ+ community.
LGBTQ+ Crisis/Suicide Prevention Hotlines & Warmlines
*Not LGBTQ+ specific but LGBTQ+ inclusive
All Ages and Identities
This crisis hotline is available 24/7 by call, text, or chat and serves users of all ages across the United States. The lifeline is a free and confidential resource funded by SAMHSA that provides mental health support, suicide intervention, and resources for prevention.
To access this resource text or dial: 988 (or 1-800-273-8255) for the main crisis line. Users can also visit their website to access the chat, more information, resources, and best practices. There are no specific LGBTQ+ services available.
Transgender Community
This free and confidential lifeline is available by phone and offers direct emotional and financial support by and for members of the Trans+ community across the United States.
To access this lifeline, call: 877-565-8860.
The Trans Lifeline also maintains a directory of hotlines and warmlines that provide a range of specialized services including: BIPOC specific crisis lines, LGBTQ+ & religious crisis lines, substance abuse (crisis) support, mental health crisis support, and more. Additional information, gender affirming resources, and more can be found on their website.
LGBTQ+ & BIPOC Communities
This hotline is available 24/7, via call and mobile app, and provides peer-support, crisis-support, and an avenue to report vigilante and police misconduct. BlackLine is operated by and primarily for members of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
To access this resource, call or text: 1-800-604-5841. Users can also download the BlackLine app on their mobile device. For more information and FAQs, please visit their website.
The Desi LGBTQ+ Helpline for South Asians is a free and confidential resource that provides peer-support to individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ and South Asian. The helpline can be reached between 8-10 pm Eastern on Thursdays and Sundays.
To access this resource, call: 908-367-3374. Callers can also choose to leave a message and request a call back if attempting to reach the hotline outside of operating hours. Additional information and resources, including local support groups, can be found on their website.
This free and confidential warmline is operated by members of the Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity with the goal of supporting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ+ Muslims. The warmline is available from 5-11 pm Central on Fridays and Saturdays.
To access this resource, call: 71-QTM-INARA (717-864-6272). Visit the MASGD’s website to access their online programming, additional resources, and more information about the organization.
This free and confidential resource is available by phone from 4 pm-12 am Eastern Monday-Friday and 12-5 pm Eastern on Saturdays. Trained volunteers are available to support members of the LGBTQ+ community and provide a safe and affirming space to talk during operational hours.
To access this resource, call: 888-843-4564. More information, programs, and hotlines can be found on their website.
This free and confidential* suicide crisis hotline is available by text, call, or chat 24/7 and serves LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-24 across the United States.
NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950- NAMI (6264) or text "HELPLINE" to 62640
This helpline focuses on providing culturally-responsive support to Native American and Alaska Native survivors, family members, and friends affected by domestic, dating and sexual violence. This free and confidential resource is available 24/7 via text, call, or online chat for individuals across the United States.
To access this resource, text or call 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483). The online chat, additional resources, and more information can be accessed here. 2SLGBTQ+ specific resources can be found here.
This trans-led and operated text-based crisis support resource is available 24/7 to anyone 18+. This 501(c)(3) grassroots organization explicitly focuses on supporting individuals belonging to marginalized communities.
To access this resource, text: +1-313-662-8209. THRIVE Lifeline also maintains a list of other resources, hotlines, and warmlines that provide (crisis) support to marginalized individuals; this list can be accessed via their website.
LGBTQ+ Adults
The Crisis Text Line is available 24/7 via text and chat to anyone in the United States experiencing a crisis. This resource provides mental health support via text.
To access this resource, text “HOME” to 741-741. More information about the Textline and what to expect when connecting with a crisis counselor can be found on their website.
This is a free, confidential, and anonymous mental health and wellness app that allows you to text one-on-one with volunteer listeners trained in LGBTQ+ and aging issues.
This service is available 24/7 and you can choose to be connected with a volunteer based on specific needs from the conversation, and you will be instantly contacted
Please visit the website for user-specific instructions on downloading the associated app, creating an account, and accessing resources. The SAGE Hotline also maintains a resource hub with additional information and materials for Older LGBTQ+ folks and their caregivers.
LGBTQ+ Youth
This free and confidential resource is available by phone from 4 pm-12 am Eastern Monday-Friday and 12-5 pm Eastern on Saturdays. Trained volunteers are available to support LGBTQ+ youth and provide a safe and affirming space to talk during operational hours.
To access this resource, call: 1-800-246-7743.
This hotline offers confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US.
Call: 1-866-331-9474
Text: LOVE to 22522
This crisis hotline is available 24/7 by call, text, or chat and primarily serves young people at-risk of running away or in active crisis situations across the United States. These resources are free, confidential, available for all ages, and provided in partnership with the US Department of Health and Human Services. NRS’ trained counselors can help users find and/or access LGBTQ+ specific resources.
To access this resource, call or text: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929). Visit the website to access the live chat, forums, and additional resources. See here for NRS’ non-discrimination statement.
This text-based crisis line is available 24/7 and is dedicated to serving the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. The textline is available to those in need of mental health and crisis support. The Steve Fund also works with cross-sector partners and experts to further its mission and support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people of color.
To access this resource, text “STEVE” to 741-741. More information and resources can be found on their website.
This free and confidential* suicide crisis hotline is available by text, call, or chat 24/7 and serves LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-24 across the United States. The TrevorLifeline supports LGBTQ+ young people in active crisis situations and provides suicide intervention and prevention resources.
To access this resource, call 1-866-488-7386. For text-based support, text “START” to 678-678. The Trevor Project’s chatline can be accessed here or via the Trevor Project website. Additional resources and information (including their confidentiality statement) can be found on their website.
If you are in crisis, you can call this group directly at 317-643-4888. The Rainbow Youth Project provides access to no-cost mental health services, including suicide prevention and intervention, for LGBTQIA+ young people across the United States. It also provides transgender health care assistance.
Notes:
- A note about accessing hot/warmlines: internet usage and cell phone logs may be monitored and it is impossible to totally conceal usage information. Most resources that offer both chat and telephone resources recommend calling in if users are concerned their internet traffic may be monitored.
- A note about confidentiality: although many resources say their services are confidential and they will only involve law enforcement or other services upon request, it is important to ask the staff member directly (or investigate the policies on the resource’s website, if available) to understand their specific confidentiality policies.
What To Do Now?
Reach Out for Support
The fear, frustration, anxiety, and pain you may feel in this political and societal climate is real and you don't have to weather this storm alone reach out for support.
Gather Your Team
Now is the time to build up your support network of chosen family and friends who can assist with your mental health journey.
Check-in with each other, take safety precautions--such as traveling in groups and sharing your location with trusted friends--and build a network to affirm who you are and keep you safe.
Tips for Adult Care-Takers
For adult caretakers, provide a safe and affirming space for the LGBTQ+ and allied youth in your life to share their concerns, their fears, and their anxieties related to the recent attacks on our community. Ensure that you amplify resources for LGBTQ+ youth, but allow them to lead the discussion.
Remember, we cannot promise our LGBTQ+ youth that everything will be ok, but we can promise them that we will continue to support them and be there for them.
You're Not Alone
According to data from The Trevor Project's 2023 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People, 41% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered suicide last year, with even higher rates among transgender, nonbinary, and BIPOC youth and 65% reported symptoms of anxiety while over half experienced depression.
Importantly, these risks aren't due to identity itself, but stem from stigma, mistreatment, and political hostility, especially in today's climate where 90% of LGBTQ+ youth say their well-being has been negatively impacted.
Last updated 07/15/25
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