| LGBTQ Crisis Hotlines and Services |
|
oSTEM is committed to supporting all of our members across all spectrums of diversity. We recognize that our LGBTQIA+ community faces mental health conditions just like the rest of the population. However, LGBTQIA+ people may experience more negative mental health outcomes due to prejudice and other biases. Here is a short list of LGBTQIA+ support resources you may find helpful:THRIVE LifelineWhat is it?
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to chat with a qualified LGBTQIA+ crisis responder, our partners at THRIVE Lifeline are here for you.
THRIVE Lifeline’s text based crisis hotline brings together experienced suicide interveners partnered with oSTEM to help keep you safe during times of acute mental health crises. If you are not in an acute crisis, but are dealing with stress as you navigate identity, orientation, or barriers to academic and professional entry, THRIVE can help! Together, we are here to support your whole-self and we’re happy to help you during these troubling times.
Contact Information:
Text 'oSTEM' to +1 (313) 662-8209 anytime, from anywhere.
Available 24/7/365, Must be 18 years or older
The Trevor ProjectWhat is it?
A non-judgmental hotline for those 25 years old and below with LGBTQ-sensitive trained counselors
you can contact through a call, text, or chat during a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts.
Contact information: a) Trevor Lifeline b) TrevorText c) TrevorChat SAGEWhat is it?
Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline. Older LGBT people who want to talk can be connected with friendly responders who are ready to listen. If you are an LGBT elder or care for one, call the
free SAGE Hotline, toll-free 24/7.
Contact information: Toll Free
877-360-LGBT (5428)
Available 24/7
Trans LifelineWhat is it? A 24/7 hotline available in the U.S. and Canada staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline is primarily for transgender people in a crisis, from struggling with gender identity to thoughts of self-harm. Contact information: a) United States b) Canada LGBT National Help CenterWhat is it? The LGBT National Help Center provides vital peer support through national crisis prevention hotlines, online programs, and the largest LGBTQ+ community resource database in the country. Offering affirming care for the entire LGBTQ+ community. They speak with callers of all ages about bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, coming out, relationships, safer sex, and more. Contact information:
b) Youth Talkline c) Senior Talkline d) Coming Out Support Hotline e) Online Peer-Support Chat f) LGBTQ Teens Online Talk Group g) Trans Teens Online Talk Group h) The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard of New York Fenway Health HelplineWhat is it? Fenway Health provides information, help, and referrals to LGBT callers. They also have a peer listening line. Contact information: a) LGBT Helpline (25+) b) Peer Listening Line (25 and under) Addiction ResourcesRecognizing the signs of addiction is the first step to getting help for yourself or guiding someone you care about to rehab. For this reason, it is critical to have an understanding of the signs of addiction. There are behavioral, physical, and psychological signs of addiction. Read more: Causes, Resources, & Treatment. Pride InstituteWhat is it?
Chemical dependency/mental health referral and information hotline for the LGBTQ community, ages 18 and above.
Contact information:
888-616-5031
Available 24/7
Non-LGBTQ Specific CrisisNational Runaway SwitchboardWhat is it?
Hotline for runaway/homeless youth and their families.
Contact Information:
Toll-free
1-800-786-2929
Available 24/7
Crisis Text LineWhat is it?
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support via a medium people already use and trust: text.
Contact Information:
Text HOME to 741741
Available 24/7
|
Print Page