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Hotlines
Seeking help is crucial for the well-being of LGBTQ+ youth. Facing challenges can be overwhelming, but you are not alone. Reaching out to supportive hotlines provides immediate assistance, emotional support, and guidance. Asking for help is a sign of strength, and there are people ready to support you.
The following hotlines can help with an array of issues and questions regarding:
suicidal thoughts, running away, substance abuse (drugs/alcohol), sexual abuse, general abuse, bullying, healthy dating, coming out, etc.
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Crisis Intervention / Suicide Prevention
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
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Provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth.
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General LGBTQ+ Hotline
LGBT National Help Center
General Hotline: 888-843-4564
Youth Hotline: 800-246-7743
Coming Out Support: 888-688-5428
Offers support, information, and local resources for all LGBTQ individuals.
National Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention Hotline
Dial 988 or
800-273-TALK (8255)
Provides 24/7 support to individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
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GLBT National Youth Talkline
Youth Talkline
1-800-246-7743
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Offers free and confidential peer counseling for LGBTQ youth up to age 25.
National Teen-To-Teen Support
Teen Line
800-852-8336
or text "TEEN" to 83986
Connects teens with trained peer listeners for support and resources.
Substance Abuse / Mental Health Line
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
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Offers confidential information services for mental health and substance use disorders.
National Child Abuse Hotline
Childhelp
1-800-422-4453
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Provides crisis intervention and support for children experiencing abuse.
Abuse in LGBTQ+ Communities Line
"The Hotline"
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
or text "START" to 88788
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Offers support and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing domestic violence.
National Homeless & Runaway Support
Runaway Safeline
1800runaway.org
1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
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Provides crisis support and resources for runaway and homeless youth.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
or text "NAMI" to 741741
Offers mental health support and information for individuals and families.
National Healthy Dating Support Line
Love is Respect
loveisrespect.org
1-866-331-9474
text "LOVEIS" to 22522
Provides support and information for young people experiencing dating abuse.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
RAINN
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
or text START to 88788
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Connects individuals with trained staff for support/resources related to sexual assault.