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Affirming crisis, peer, and community support

LGBTQ+ support resources

Compare LGBTQ+ youth crisis support, trans-led peer support, confidential help, and local or family community organizations.

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LGBTQ+ youth crisis counseling

The Trevor Project

Crisis support and suicide-prevention services created for LGBTQ+ young people, with phone, text, and chat options in the United States.

Best for
LGBTQ+ young people under 25 who need immediate affirming crisis support.
Coverage
United States
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Trans-led peer support; not therapy or emergency response

Trans Lifeline

A trans-led peer-support phone service for trans and questioning callers in the United States and Canada.

Best for
Trans and questioning people who want peer conversation with a trans operator.
Coverage
United States and Canada
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Peer support and resource referral; not clinical care

LGBT National Help Center

Confidential peer support, information, and local-resource help through identity-specific hotlines and online chat.

Best for
LGBTQIA+ people seeking peer conversation, identity support, or help locating community resources.
Coverage
Primarily the United States and Canada
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Community and family peer support; not crisis or clinical care

PFLAG

A chapter-based organization offering peer connection, education, and support for LGBTQ+ people, parents, families, and allies.

Best for
Finding local or virtual peer community for LGBTQ+ people and the people who support them.
Coverage
United States chapter network, with separate international group listings
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