These are free resources that can help youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) and their families or friends. Resources that are listed as 24/7 can help anytime, any day or night.
PFLAG
https://www.pflag.org/
National education and support group. English and Spanish.
GLSEN
http://www.glsen.org
National education group that supports schools. English and some Spanish.
The Trevor Project (call or chat)
1-866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Provides 24/7 crisis help and suicide prevention services. This is for young people under 25 years old.
The Trevor Project (text) Text START to 678678 Open Monday – Friday.
Central time zone 2pm – 9pm.
GLBT National Youth Talk Line
1-800-246-7743
https://lgbthotline.org/youth-talkline/
M-F 3-11pm, Sat 11-4 CST telephone, chat and email support, local resources.
Call 911 if your child is in crisis, may hurt themselves, or did hurt themselves.