People in the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer) community can face unique stressors that can affect their mental health. Whether you just need someone to talk to or need help dealing with a more serious issue, free help is available in a variety of formats for all ages 24/7.
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth 13-24.
Chat: available 24/7 at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/ (
Call: 1-866-488-7386 (available 24/7/365)
Or text START to 678678 (available 24/7/365)
GLBT National Help Center
Runs several hotlines/virtual resource centers for all ages (hotlines listed below). Their website also offers virtual chat support and an “LGBTQ resources near” me feature.
LGBT National Hotline
Provides confidential peer-to-peer support, information, and local resources for all ages.
888-843-4564
Email: help@LGBThotline.org
Available Monday thru Friday from 3pm to 8pm, central time
(Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight, eastern time)
Saturday from 11am to 4pm, central time
(Saturday from noon to 5pm, eastern time)
LGBT National Youth Talkline
Provides peer-to-peer support for LGBTQ people 25 and under.
800-246-7743
Email: help@LGBThotline.org
Available Monday thru Friday from 3pm to 8pm, central time
(Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight, eastern time)
Saturday from 11am to 4pm, central time
(Saturday from noon to 5pm, eastern time)
LGBTQ National Senior Hotline
Provided confidential peer-to-peer support, information, and local resources to people 50 and over.
888-234-7243
Email: help@LGBThotline.org
Available Monday thru Friday from 3pm to 8pm, central time
(Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight, eastern time)
Saturday from 11am to 4pm, central time
(Saturday from noon to 5pm, eastern time)
The Trans Lifeline
Trans-led and staffed hotline connecting trans people to support, community, and resources in order to support their wellbeing.
1-877-565-8860
Hotline open 24/7
Hotline is guaranteed to be staffed during these times*:
Central: 9:00am-3:00am
Eastern: 10:00am-4:00am
*Their website states that operators are frequently available during off hours as well, and encourage you to call if you need to.
