Trans Lifeline
Monday to Friday, 1 PM to 9 PM Eastern
Peer support for trans and questioning people, run completely by and for trans people. There is a line in the USA and a line in Canada. Hours can change, so check their site.
Crisis & hotlines
If you are in crisis, help is here now.
These lines are free and confidential. You do not have to be sure it is an emergency to reach out.
ALSO Youth is not an emergency services center. In an emergency, call 911.
24/7
988
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Call or text, any time.
For LGBTQ+ young people · 24/7
The Trevor Project
Crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people from trained counselors. Reach out in a crisis, or when you need help finding local resources and referrals. Call, text, or chat online.
More lines that can help
LGBT National Youth Talkline
Monday to Friday, 2 PM to 11 PM Eastern. Saturday, noon to 5 PM Eastern.
Peer support and resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth 25 and younger.
LGBT National Hotline
Monday to Friday, 2 PM to 11 PM Eastern. Saturday, noon to 5 PM Eastern.
For LGBTQ+ people of any age. Call in a crisis or emergency, or when you are looking for support and someone to talk to.
National Runaway Safeline
24/7
Support and counseling for youth who have run away or are unhoused, and for their families. They can also help in an emergency or crisis.
SPARCC (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center)
24/7
A local hotline for emergency support and counseling if you are or have been hurt by intimate partner violence or sexual assault.
Help with drugs and alcohol
LGBTQ+ friendly drug and alcohol rehab centers
Substance use can affect anyone, in every community. LGBTQ+ young adults are more than twice as likely as their heterosexual peers to use illicit drugs, and almost twice as likely to have a substance use disorder, and people facing addiction may need support that understands them. Grow Resolve keeps a directory of LGBTQ+ friendly alcohol and drug rehab centers in the US.
Hours can change. If a line does not answer, try 988. For ongoing support, see free counseling, or learn how to browse safely.