Resources, Links, & Hotlines

988 (National Suicide Prevention Hotline)

1-866-488-7386, or Text START to 678-678 (Crisis intervention, The Trevor Project)

877-565-8860 (Translifeline, peer support for emotional or financial help)

1-800-246-7743 (LGBTQ+ youth talk line)

Text HOME to 741741 (LGBTQ inclusive, crisis of any kind)

1-888-234-7243 (LGBTQ Senior Hotline)

Q Chat Space (Safe live chat for LGBTQ+ youth with trained facilitators.)

Youth Chat Rooms by LGBTQ National Help Center (chatroom for LGBTQ+ youth.)

*If you or someone you know is in immediate, life-threatening danger or have threatened suicide, call 911 NOW*

Immigration Equality (provides legal and material support to LGBTQ people seeking asylum and refugee status in the US.)

Rainbow Railroad (helps LGBTQI+ individuals find safety through emergency relocation, crisis response, cash assistance, and other forms of assistance.)

Outright International (provides legal and material support to LGBTQ refugees around the world.)

https://www.glsen.org/resources/student-and-gsa-resources (ways to advocate as a student or GSA group)

https://www.keshetonline.org/ (equality for Jewish LGBTQ+ youth)

https://www.aclu.org/ (know your rights as an LGBTQ+ student)

https://study.com/resources/LGBTQ-college-student-guide#0654 (find accepting institutions, career resources, and student centers. Info on how to start an LGBTQ+ student club.)

https://couponfollow.com/research/resources-guide-for-lgbtq-students (find LGBTQ-friendly campuses, scholarships/grants, clubs, events, and more.)

https://psychologymastersprograms.com/lgbtqia-friendly-schools-and-campus-communities/ (learn about challenges facing LGBTQ+ students, how it impacts mental health, ways to make your school safe and accepting, and more).

https://glaad.org/reference/terms (guide to LGBTQ+ terms)

https://pflag.org/findachapter/ (non-profit LGBTQ+ support organization. They offer support groups for people with LGBTQ loved ones).

https://parentingwithpride.org/ (empowering the parents of LGBTQ+ kids in Florida)

https://save.org/lgbtq-resources/lgbtq-adults/ (suicide prevention for lgbtq+ adults)

https://www.sageusa.org/ (Advocating for LGBTQ+ elders & their care)

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2013/06/13/a-survey-of-lgbt-americans/ (research focused on lgbtq+ adults in America)

https://lgbtlifecenter.org/wellness/support-groups/ (a diverse list of support groups for LGBTQ people 18+)

https://resumist.com/resume-examples/tavausa (Transgender military education, benefits, and health)

http://aver.us/about (LGBT rights in military, veteran pride, and protections)

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ (support groups, counseling, LGBTQ+ military crisis line)

https://www.addictionguide.com/addiction/veterans/ (Veteran substance use, impact on mental health, resources, and treatment)

https://www.eqfl.org/transactionfl (Equality Florida’s trans+ resource guide)

https://blacktrans.org/#help (a coalition helping black trans+ people access housing, healthcare, and employment)

https://transequality.org/ (access the Trans Legal Services Network, know your rights, understand trans+ issues, and take action for trans+ rights)

https://www.nclrights.org/ (lesbian rights group)

https://avp.org/ (end violence, survivor support)

https://www.lgbtmap.org/our-work-and-mission (Collaborations within LGBTQ+ community, policy, and media)

https://www.hrc.org/ (human rights, policy, and diversity focus)

https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ (Department of Health and Human Services Community Center Search)

https://nqttcn.com/en/ (National Queer and Transgender Therapists of Color Network)

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists (Psychology Today’s therapist database. Search in your zip code.)

https://www.aglp.org/ (The Association of LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists)

https://www.pointofpride.org/annual-transgender-surgery-fund (direct financial assistance to trans+ people who cannot afford gender-affirming surgery.)

https://translifeline.org/microgrants/ (microgrants for trans and nonbinary people)

http://tdrfund.us/getting-help-from-the-trans-disaster-relief-fund/ (funding for trans, intersex, and genderqueer people affected by disasters)

https://rizitimane.com/trans-surgery-scholarship-application/ (funding for trans+ people seeking gender-affirming surgery)

https://www.superbia.org/ (LGBTQ+ credit union)

www.therecoveryvillage.com/resources/lgbtq/ (drug and alcohol treatment resources and education for LGBTQ+ people)

www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/lgbtq/treatment-lgbtq/ (challenges to finding treatment and how to find LGBTQ-safe treatment options)

www.detoxlocal.com/resources/lgbt-addiction/ (addiction, withdrawal, and detox guide for LGBTQ+ people)

www.liveanotherday.org/bipoc/lgbtq/ (QTBIPOC addiction and mental health support)

www.gayandsober.org/meetings (support meetings for LGBTQ+ people in recovery from addiction or alcoholism, directory of LGBTQ-safe treatment centers)

https://www.aane.org/tag/lgbtqia/ (support groups for autistic LGBTQ+ people)

https://paautism.org/resource/lgbtqi/ (informational and support resources recommended by an LGBTQIA+ autistic adult)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChicagoCANS (Facebook group for autistic and ND college students in the Chicago area)

https://cutterlaw.com/social-media-and-cyberbullying-guide/ (Learn about cyberbullying, at-risk groups, prevention, and legal responses to cyberbullying)

https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/lgbtq-guide-online-safety/ (online safety guide for LGBTQ+ people. Learn about cyberbullying, finding community, personal safety, social media tips, and more)

https://www.nclrights.org/ (know your rights, ways to support the LGBTQIA+ disabled community, accommodations, and more.)

https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/People-with-Disabilities (learn about barriers to care, plus tips and resources)

https://www.supportiv.com/disability/mental-health-resources-for-disabled-people (find a disability-friendly therapist)

https://www.supportiv.com/disability/spoonie-self-care (self-care resources for people with chronic illness).

https://www.choosingtherapy.com/chronic-illness-mental-health/ ( chronic illness medication issues, barriers to care, and coping)

https://www.thecenterforchronicillness.org/_files/ugd/f34947_840fe55ae13947de819dd2aa4ebb8ab0.pdf (support group for teens with chronic illness)

https://www.thecenterforchronicillness.org/_files/ugd/f34947_9e1d81e941664c1daf1dbfe3a922bafb.pdf (support group for people with rare chronic illnesses)

https://understandingmyositis.org/event/lgbtqia-myositis-support-on-clubhouse/2022-06-21/ (LGBTQIA+ support groups for people with myositis)

https://childwellbeing.asu.edu/fosteringlgbtqyouth (ways foster parents can make their LGBTQ+ foster child feel safe)

https://www.nclrights.org/get-help/resource/lgbtq-youth-in-the-foster-care-system-fact-sheet/ (LGBTQ youths’ pathways into care and their experiences in child welfare placements.)

https://www.nclrights.org/ (guidelines for agencies on handling and disclosing a foster youth’s LGBTQIA+ status).

https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/professional-resources/lgbtq-youth-in-the-foster-care-system (learn about LGBTQIA+ foster youth, issues they face, what States have protections, and more)

https://www.lgbtyouthincare.com/lgbtq-youth-in-care-network (list of care organizations and fostering agencies that support LGBTQ+ youth in and leaving care.)

https://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/foster_and_adoption_laws/ (foster LGBTQIA+ protection and laws by state)

https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Cards-Simple-Practices-Everyday (mindfulness cards)

https://queer-voices.com/how-to-relieve-stress-and-anxiety-through-home-decor/ (see how re-decorating your room can benefit your mental health)

https://www.autostraddle.com/queer-television-2020-2021/ (see LGBTQIA+ represented on screen)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1195098464/rainbow-pride-love-is-love-fidget-pride (pride-themed fidget for stress relief, mindfulness, and sensory issues).

Study.Com's Resources for LGBTQ Teachers and Allies (guide to overcoming the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ teachers. Tips for teaching LGBTQ history, starting an LGBTQ+ student group, and understanding laws.)

Article by Psychology Masters Programs on Creating LGBTQIA+ Friendly Schools and Campus Communities (learn about the challenges LGBTQ+ students face, how it impacts their mental health, and how to create safe schools.)