Community Resources

Trevor Project—1-866-488-7386 | You’ll be connected to a Trevor counselor who understands LGBTQIA+ issues and won’t judge you. Your conversation will be anonymous, and you can share as much or as little as you like. If you end up waiting, try a calming exercise to help you breathe and focus. Or check out the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center for helpful articles and information.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline—1-800-273-8255

LGBT National Youth Hotline (ages 23 and under)—800-246-7743 | Free and confidential peer support for the LGBTQ+ and questioning community.

• Mondays to Fridays from 1pm-9pm PST
• Saturday from 9am-2pm PST

True Colors United—212-451-4401—True Colors focuses on supporting homeless youth. They have a hotline but you can also reach out to them for other resources.

Crisis Text Line—Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor by sending ‘START’ to 741-741

Trans Lifeline—(877) 565-8860—Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.

Find telephone, online private one-to-one chat, and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States, at these two hotlines:

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline—(888) 843-4564

The LGBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25)—(800) 246-7743

If you’re experiencing homelessness, thinking of running away, or need help with a problem at home, please reach out.

National Runway Safeline—1-800-RUNAWAY—serves as the national communication system for runaway and homeless youth, and offers confidential and non-judgemental support.

LGBTQIA+ Centers and Assistance

Find support with financial assistance, food pantires, or other local services.

Centerlink—Find an LGBTQ Center near you

Center for Black Equity

Move For Hunger—Food Insecurity in the LGBTQ+ Community

SAGE USA—Resources for LGBTQ+ Seniors

FindHelp.org—Search for financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help

Legal Support

Connect with attorneys that work on LGBTQIA+ issues.

Free to Be Me: A Toolkit to Protect LGBTQIA+ Students’ Rights

Lambda Legal Help Desk

ACLU of Texas legal intake form

Trans Legal Aid Clinic of Texas— Send an email to [email protected]

LGBTQ Bar of Texas

Youth & Family

Find support organizations, tips on working with schools, dealing with bullying, and more. 

Youth First—LGBTQIA+-focused program in North Texas that addresses the challenges teens face at home, school and in the community. Youth First serves ages 12-18 and offers free programming that decreases high-risk behaviors, reduces social isolation, and increases self-esteem.

Behavioral Health—Outpatient mental health services for teens in either individual, group, or family settings. Staff offers in-person and virtual mental health services.

PFLAG—Group for queer and allied parents. Find a chapter near you.

GLSEN—National network of educators and students working to make the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQIA+-inclusive K-12 education a reality.

Texas Trans Kids—Resource for families with trans kids who are navigating the legal landscape in Texas.

Texas GSA Network—Project of OutYouth supporting local GSA chapters at schools across Texas.

Understanding the Transgender Child and Family Experience—Resource for young people and families learning about transgender issues.

Trevor Project Hotline—Support for LGBTQIA+ people under age 25 who are struggling with mental health.

Trans Lifeline—Crisis support for trans and questioning people.

Healthcare

Find resources to help navigate the healthcare system and understand LGBTQIA+ health concerns.

Tips for Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth from Johns Hopkins Medicine

Find a Clinical Care Program for Gender-Expansive Adolescents (Interactive Map)

Media

GLAAD Media Reference Guide — 11th edition (for journalists)