resources
Support, Advocacy, and Empowerment
Explore a wide range of resources designed to support, educate, and empower the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're seeking legal assistance, mental health support, or healthcare services or looking to connect with others, these resources provide the tools you need to live authentically and thrive. From national organizations to local support networks, you’ll find valuable information for navigating your rights, health, and community connections.
national LGBTQ+ organizations
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The Trevor Project was founded with a focus on suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth under 25. Offers a free, confidential helpline, chat, and text services.
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NCTE focuses on advocacy and resources for transgender rights, including public policy, healthcare access, employment, and legal protections.
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Support & Helplines
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Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text: Text "START" to 678-678
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth in need of emotional support, particularly those struggling with mental health, suicidal thoughts, and coming-out challenges.
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Phone: 1-877-565-8860
A peer support hotline run by and for transgender people, offering emotional support, resources, and advocacy for transgender individuals in distress.
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Phone: 1-800-246-7743
Provides free and confidential support for LGBTQ+ youth, including resources for coming out, dealing with mental health, bullying, and discrimination.
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Phone: 1-888-843-4564
Website: LGBT National Help Center
Offers confidential peer-support, information, and local resources for LGBTQ+ people. Provides an anonymous help line and web chat services.
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Provides support for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ individuals, offering resources, local chapters, and guidance for allies.
Healthcare & Mental Health Resources
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LGBTQ+ healthcare provider offering primary care, mental health services, HIV/AIDS care, and sexual health services.
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Advocates for LGBTQ+ health equity, mental health, and wellness, along with general civil rights protections for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care, including hormone therapy, mental health counseling, and information on LGBTQ+ inclusive care.
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Legal Resources
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Provides legal support for LGBTQ+ individuals who face discrimination, including legal resources, information about LGBTQ+ rights, and support in challenging discriminatory laws.
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Advocacy & Education
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A nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to securing marriage equality for same-sex couples, including resources on marriage rights and legislation.
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Provides support and services for LGBTQ+ elders, including social services, health resources, and advocacy for aging in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Educates about the history and culture of the LGBTQ+ community, preserving stories and experiences while promoting inclusion and understanding.
Community & Neworking
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Connects individuals with local LGBTQ+ support groups, social events, and activities, fostering community-building and networking opportunities.
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An online, moderated space where LGBTQ+ teens can chat, make friends, and find support. Offers a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ youth.