LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES

Thank you to Percy Rahne at Arts for All at Arts in the Burg for gathering these essential resources.

The Trevor Project

24/7 crisis support via phone, text, or chat for LGBTQ+ youth

Website: thetrevorpoject.org

Call: 1-866-488-7386

Message: Text "START" to 678-678

Trans Lifeline

Peer support hotline run by and for trans people (US & Cananda). Offers microgrants and ID change support.

Website: translifeline.org

Call: 877-565-8860

Teen Text Support

Peer-to-peer hotline run by and for teens. Provides support to teens to help them address issues.

Website: teenline.org/youth

Text: Text "TEEN" to 839863

Community Helpline's Crisis Support

Community Helpline provides a safe, non-judgemental space for callers in a crisis or need of support.

Website: chelpline.org

Call: 988

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Inclusive LGBTQ+ support with operators trained in queer-specific care.

Website: 988lifeline.org

Call: 988

It Gets Better Project

Uplifting videos, stories and global community of queer folks sharing how life improves with time.

Website: itgetsbetter.org

Point of Pride

Offers free binders, hormone therapy finanical aid, and surgery funding for trans individuals.

Website: pointofpride.org

LGBT National Help Center

One-on-one and confidential peer support for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

Website: lgbthotline.org/chat

Call: 888-843-4564

Email: help@lgbthotline.org

ACLU LGBT Rights Project

Works to protect legal rights for LGBTQ+ people, especially students and trans youth.

Website: aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights

Gender and Identity Exploration

Offers resources, groups, and tools for gender-expansive youth, parents, and educators.

Website: genderspectrum.org

Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)

Focuses on safe, inclusive k-12 schools. Offers support for GSAs and student organizing.

Website: glsen.org

Lambda Legal

Legal support for LGBTQ+ rights, including youth protections in schools, foster care, and health care.

Website: lambdalegal.org

Transgender Law Center

Provides basic information about laws and policies that affect transgender people.

Website: transgenderlawcenter.org

Call: 510-587-9696

She Recovers Foundation

Provides virtual support groups facilitated by trauma-informed coaches who meet women where they are.

Website: sherecovers.org/together-online

Beyond Therapy

Offers gender letter evaluations to anyone who is looking to get surgery, hormones, or gender maker change.

Website: beyondtherapy.us/services

Email: info@beyondtherapy.us

Them

A digital magazine centered on queer culture identity and activism.

Website: them.us

Scarleteen

Inclusive and affirming sex education, relationship advice, and identity guidance for young adults and teens.

Website: scarleteen.com

transgenderlawcenter.org