Resources for LGBTQ People in Crisis

Transgender people in crisis should contact the following resources:

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people. The organization works to fulfill this mission through four strategies:

  • Provide crisis counseling to LGBTQ young people thinking of suicide.
  • Offer resources, supportive counseling and a sense of community to LGBTQ young people to reduce the risk that they become suicidal.
  • Educate young people and adults who interact with young people on LGBTQ-competent suicide prevention, risk detection and response.
  • Advocate for laws and policies that will reduce suicide among LGBTQ young people.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

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Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Our vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid.