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Crisis Resources

If you are in immediate danger, please call your local emergency services.

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United Kingdom

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

Listening, support and information for LGBT+ people and their families

Available: 10am–10pm every day

Mindline Trans+

Emotional and mental health support for trans, non-binary and gender diverse people

Available: Mon & Fri 8pm–12am

Galop — LGBT+ Anti-Violence Charity

Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence

Available: Mon–Fri 10am–4pm

Samaritans

Free emotional support for anyone in distress — inclusive of all identities

Available: 24/7

Mermaids

Support for gender-diverse children, young people and their families

Available: Mon–Fri 9am–9pm

Stonewall

Information and resources on LGBT+ rights, workplace support and community services

Available: Online resources

SHOUT Crisis Text Line

Free, confidential 24/7 text support for anyone in crisis

Available: 24/7

Text SHOUT to 85258Website
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United States

Trevor Project Lifeline

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people

Available: 24/7

1-866-488-7386Text START to 678-678Website

Trans Lifeline

Peer support for trans people, by trans people

Available: 24/7

LGBT National Hotline

Peer support, information, and local resources

Available: Mon–Fri 4pm–12am ET, Sat 12pm–5pm ET

Crisis Text Line

Free 24/7 crisis support via text message

Available: 24/7

Text HELLO to 741741Website

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support for people in distress

Available: 24/7

988Text or chat at 988Website