Standing Together: A Mission of Solidarity and Support

Critical Support Resources and Organizations

Standing Together: A Mission of Solidarity and Support

National Helplines and Support Centers

1. The Trevor Project

   • 24/7 Suicide Prevention Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth

   • Phone: 1-866-488-7386

   • Text: Text START to 678678

   • Online Chat: TheTrevorProject.org/Help

   • Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services

2. GLSEN

   • National LGBTQ+ Education Organization

   • Support for LGBTQ+ students and school resources

   • Website: www.glsen.org

   • Provides support, research, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth in schools

3. National Center for Transgender Equality

   • Advocacy and support for transgender individuals

   • Website: transequality.org

   • Resources on legal rights, policy information, and support networks

Mental Health Resources

1. LGBT National Help Center

   • Peer support hotline

   • Phone: 1-888-843-4564

   • Online chat and youth chat available

   • Provides confidential support and local resource referrals

2. SAMHSA's National Helpline

   • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support

   • 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

   • Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service

Legal Support

1. Lambda Legal

   • LGBTQ+ Rights Legal Organization

   • Website: www.lambdalegal.org

   • Provides legal support, impact litigation, and policy work

2. ACLU LGBTQ & HIV Project

   • Legal advocacy and support

   • Website: www.aclu.org/issues/lgbt-rights

Healthcare Resources

1. LGBTQIA+ Healthcare Directory

   • Inclusive Healthcare Providers

   • Website: https://www.lgbtqiahealth.org/

2. Find affirming healthcare providers and resources.

Crisis and Immediate Support

1. Trans Lifeline

   • Crisis Support for Transgender Individuals

   • Phone: 877-565-8860

   • Peer support hotline run by and for transgender people

2. Crisis Text Line

   • Immediate Crisis Support

   • Text HOME to 741741

   • Free 24/7 crisis counseling

Online Communities and Support

1. The Zebra Coalition

   • Online support for LGBTQ+ youth

   • Website: www.zebrayouth.org

   • Virtual support groups and resources

2. It Gets Better Project

   • Online community and support platform

   • Website: itgetsbetter.org

   • Inspiring stories and resources

How to Use These Resources

• Save these numbers and websites

• Share with friends and community members

• Remember: You are not alone

• Reach out when you need support

Disclaimer: Resources are subject to change. Always verify current contact information.