DIRECT SUPPORT and CRISIS RESOURCES
*Note: Many of these resources offer support beyond crisis support. Callers may need help navigating obstacles in their lives or may simply want someone to talk to. Many sites also offer friends & family hotlines.
This support line is staffed entirely by trans folks; people can call in crisis or just to talk. It offers a friends and family hotline as well, and the website also has a lot of resources (e.g. about ID documents, insurance, etc.).
text THRIVE to: (313) 662-8209
This is a support line for people with marginalized identities who are over 18. It’s also staffed entirely by people with marginalized identities (e.g. LGBTQ+ folks, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities). They offer support in dealing with mental health crises or with navigating barriers people are encountering due to their identities.
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text the word START to 678678
Chat via the online portal: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
Provides 24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth, ages 13-24. The website also has a lot of helpful resources, including a “Coming Out Handbook.”
LGBT Hotline: 888-843-4564
LGBT Youth Hotline: 800-246-7743
LGBT Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243
Chat via their website: https://www.glbthotline.org/
Hotlines for general public, youth (age 25 and under) and seniors; available M-F, 2-10 PM (mountain time), and Saturday 10am – 3pm. Also offers call-in support to parents.