Mental Health and Crisis Resources
If you are in crisis or need access to mental health resources for LGBTQIA+, Suicide Prevention, or other emergency services, please refer to the list below.
If you are feeling suicidal, please call 988 now!

If you are in crisis or need access to mental health resources for LGBTQIA+, Suicide Prevention, or other emergency services, please refer to the list below.
If you are feeling suicidal, please call 988 now!
TrevorLifeline
1-866-488-7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7/365.
TrevorChat
Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7.
Access through a computer.
TrevorText
Text START to 678-678
Confidential text messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7/365.
Standard messaging rates may apply.
LGBTQ+ Adults
All Ages
1-800-246-7743
Monday – Friday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
For teens and young adults up to age 25
Online Peer-Support Chat
Monday – Friday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET One-on-one confidential peer support; not for casual chatting.
Trans Teens Online Talk Group
Weekly moderated group for trans teens ages 12 – 19
Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. ET
The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard of New York
1-212-989-0999
Monday – Friday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
NYC hotline providing peer-support and information on local resources
Contact information:
a) LGBT Helpline (25+)
1-617-267-9001
Toll-free: 1-888-340-4528
Monday – Saturday 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET
b) Peer Listening Line (25 and under)
1-617-267-2535
Toll-free: 1-800-399-PEER
Monday – Saturday 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET
888-616-5031 Available 24/7 Chemical dependency/mental health referral and information hotline for the LGBTQ community, ages 18 and above
Organizations