Crisis Lines
🌈 Crisis Lines for LGBTQ+ Youth
Free and confidential 24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth, families, and allies in crisis.
The leading 24/7 crisis service for LGBTQ+ youth - text, chat, or call trained counselors who get it.
📞 Call: 1-866-488-7386
📱Text 'Start' to 678-678
Specifically trained to support LGBTQ+ youth in emotional distress, including suicidal thoughts, identity struggles, and family rejection.
By trans people, for trans people - confidential peer support when you need it most.
📞 Call: 1-877-565-8860
Offers trans-led, culturally competent peer crisis support - especially affirming for trans, non binary, and gender-questioning youth.
Just need to talk? This warmline is great for youth who want advice, conversation, or support - not just in crisis
📞 Call: 1-800-246-7743
Staffed by trained LGBTQ+ volunteers, it's a safe space to talk about identity, relationships, and family - without needing to be in crisis.
Support, information, and refferals for all ages in the LGBTQ+ community - calls are confidential and non-judgemental.
📞 Call: 1-888-843-4564
Offers both support and referral services for a wide range of LGBTQ+ experiences - not limited to youth or crisis.
24/7 national lifeline for anyone in emotional distress - trained counselors are available to listen and support.
📞 Call: 988
📱 Text: 988
Offers immediate crisis support and can connect youth to local services.
Local 24/7 support line for any youth in emotional crisis - including LGBTQ+ youth in Contra Costa County.
📞 Call: 211 or 1-800-833-2900
📱 Text: 'HOPE' to 20121
Connects youth to local mental health and emergency services, including suicide prevention and family crisis support.
