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Substance Misuse Hotlines

Help is always available, and you are always worth it. Find emergency hotlines, counseling, and peer support with the resources below. If you are in a medical emergency, please dial your local emergency support number.

International

🇺🇳 Al-Anon @ al-anon.org / 888-425-2666 / International fellowship for families and friends of those suffering from substance misuse. Al-Anon is officially in over 133 countries across the globe and serves as a leader in recovery. Young people are encouraged to use Alateen, an Al-Anon program for teenagers affected by those with alcoholism. Compared to NAR-Anon, Al-Anon is for alcohol misuse.

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🇺🇳 Alcoholics Anonymous @ aa.org / AA is an international fellowship for individuals experiencing drinking problems. As the leader in 12-step programs to combat addiction, most Alcoholics Anonymous groups use religion in some capacity as part of their programming – although all AA groups welcome everyone regardless of religion, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, etc. To find the Alcoholics Anonymous closest to you, visit their international email request.

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🇺🇳 Cocaine Anonymous @ ca.org / International fellowship for those looking for peer mentorship in recovery from cocaine addiction.

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🇺🇳 Crystal Meth Anonymous @ crystalmeth.org / 855-638-4373 / International fellowship of individuals experiencing crystal meth misuse.

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🇺🇳 Families Anonymous @ familiesanonymous.org / 847-294-5877 / International fellowship for families and friends of individuals with substance misuse problems. Operates as a 12-Step program for supporting loved ones despite damage caused by drugs and alcohol.

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🇺🇳 Gamblers Anonymous @ gamblersanonymous.org / International fellowship specialized in gambling addictions rather than traditional substance misuse.

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🇺🇳 Heroin Anonymous @ heroinanonymous.org / International fellowship for those struggling with heroin misuse, using the 12-step program formula.

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🇺🇳 Marijuana Anonymous @ marijuana-anonymous.org / 800-766-6779 / International peer-support fellowship for individuals concerned about their marijuana usage through the 12-step formula.

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🇺🇳 NAR-Anon @ nar-anon.org / 800-477-6291 / International fellowship for close to those experiencing substance misuse problems, such as family members and friends. Also operates Narateen for young people with loved ones struggling with drug addiction. Compared to Al-Anon, NAR-Anon is for any/all drug misuse.

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🇺🇳 Narcotics Anonymous @ na.org / 818-773-9999 / International fellowship for anyone struggling with substance misuse. Compared to other 12-step programs, NA includes all substances and addictions.

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🇺🇳 Nicotine Anonymous @ nicotine-anonymous.org / 469-737-9304 / International fellowship that gives individuals struggling with quitting nicotine an outlet with their peers and a 12-step program.

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🇺🇳 Pills Anonymous @ pillsanonymous.org / International fellowship for those struggling with pill and prescription drug addiction.

North America

🇺🇸 American Lung Association Tobacco QuitLine @ lung.org / 800-586-4872 / Leading American organization working towards a tobacco-free future, which facilitates both lung research and tobacco-free initiatives.

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🇺🇸 Boys Town National Hotline @ boystown.org / 800-448-3000 / US organization that focuses on supporting marginalized youth, especially those most at risk of homelessness and substance misuse.

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🇨🇦 Drug Rehab Services @ drugrehab.ca / 877-254-3348 / Free resource for those seeking rehab for drug and alcohol addiction in Canada.

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🇺🇸 Fireside Project @ firesideproject.org / 623-473-7433 / Free and confidential support line for those currently using psychedelic substances as a means to minimize risks during drug use.

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🇺🇸 HOPE LINE / Local assistance with substance use issues through the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.

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🇺🇸 National Capital Poison Center @ poison.org / 800-222-1222 / National advisory and authority on drugs and poisons within the United States, offering free emergency help for those who have ingested toxic chemicals.

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🇺🇸 National Drug Helpline @ drughelpline.org / 844-289-0879 / Self-funded entity that maintains one of the most diverse helplines in the United States, covering substance misuse issues from alcohol, benzos, cocaine, crack cocaine, ecstasy, opioids, fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and prescription drugs.

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🇲🇽 Oceánica @ oceanica.com.mx / 55-8854-7141 / Program in Mexico that provides free online chat services to those seeking help with addiction problems.

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🇺🇸 Partnership to End Addiction @ drugfree.org / 855-378-4373 / Addiction prevention and treatment organization that supports individuals with substance misuse issues and their families in the United States.

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🇺🇸 Pride Institute Resource Hotline @ pride-institute.org / 833-926-2100 / American drug and alcohol treatment center that exclusively serves LGBTQIA+ individuals.

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🇲🇽 SAPTEL @ saptel.org.mx / 55-5259-8121 / Mental health service that provides 24/7 assistance with drug addiction issues.

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🇺🇸 Smoking Quitline @ smokefree.gov / 877-448-7848 / Initiative through the National Cancer Institute and United States Department of Health and Human Services to reduce smoking by providing the public with the tools and information necessary to lead happy, healthy lives.

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🇺🇸 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services National Helpline @ samhsa.gov / 800-662-4357 / United States agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that leads behavioral health within the country, which includes substance misuse and addiction.

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🇺🇸 Veterans Affairs Helpline @ va.gov / 800-827-1000 / Specialized services and care for United States veterans, which includes counseling and treatment, residential care, and self-help programs.

Europe

🇨🇭 147 @ 147.ch / 147 / Confidential support for drug addiction in Switzerland available through their phone line, online chat, email, and WhatsApp.

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🇸🇪 Alkoholhjälpen @ alkoholhjalpen.se / 020-84-44-48 / Public health agency that provides anonymous addiction and recovery support in Sweden.

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🇬🇧 Club Drug Clinic @ clubdrugclinic.cnwl.nhs.uk / 020-3317-3000 / Free and confidential service through the National Health Service that offers support to those using recreational drugs in the United Kingdom.

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🇬🇧 Drinkline @ alcoholchange.org.uk / 0300-123-1110 / Hotline operated by Alcohol Change UK as one of the United Kingdom’s leading charities tackling alcohol misuse.

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🇮🇪 Drug and Alcohol Helpline @ drugs.ie / 1800-459-459 / Confidential support line for those struggling with drug and alcohol use in Ireland.

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🇬🇧 FRANK @ talktofrank.com / 0300-1236600 / National anti-drug advisory service in the United Kingdom that offers free information about drug usage and its effects.

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🇩🇪 Guttempler @ guttempler.de / 0180-365-24-07 / Emergency addiction hotline for residents in Germany on alcohol and drug misuse.

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🇬🇧 London Friend @ londonfriend.org.uk / LGBTQIA+ charity that promotes the health and wellbeing of the United Kingdom, which includes their drug, alcohol, and chemsex support services.

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🇫🇮 MIELI @ mieli.fi / 09-2525-0111 / Anonymous crisis line in Finland for those struggling with mental health and addiction issues.

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🇧🇬 National Drugs, Alcohol, and Gambling Helpline @ drugsinfo-bg.org / 0888-99-18-66 / Anonymous and professional helpline established by the Solidarnost Association for Rehabilitation of Addicted People to provide free services to individuals in Bulgaria.

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🇮🇹 OFAD @ iss.it / 39-800-632000 / Alcohol helpline through the National Institute of Health for residents of Italy struggling with substance misuse. Smoking helpline available at 39-800-554088, anti-doping helpline available at 39-800-896970, and gambling helpline available at 90-800-558822.

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🇬🇧 Release @ release.org.uk / 020-7324-2989 / Leading entity on legal support and drug advice in the United Kingdom, and also operates a harm reduction approach to their helpline.

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🇳🇴 Rusinfo @ rusinfo.no / 915-08-588 / Norwegian guidance service that provides free recovery services.

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🇫🇷 SOS Drug and Alcohol Addiction Helpline / 133 / National helpline for drug misuse in France.

Oceania

🇳🇿 Alcohol Drug Helpline @ alcoholdrughelp.org.nz / 0800-787-797 / Service for those struggling with drug misuse in New Zealand. Also maintains a Māori, Pasifika, and Youth Line.

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🇦🇺 National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline @ health.gov.au / 1800-250-015 / Free and confidential hotline served by the Australian government to provide counseling to those experiencing difficulty regarding alcohol and drug use.

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November 25, 2024
Sexual and Domestic Violence Hotlines

Everyone deserves a healthy relationship with someone who values them. Use these hotlines and resources for additional information about sexual and domestic violence.

North America

🇺🇸 API Chaya @ apichaya.org / 877-922-4292 / US hotline that centers around the experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander survivors.

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🇺🇸 Latino Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence @ indianalatinocoalition.org / 317-926-4673 / Nonprofit organization in the United States that advocates for Latino victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through a variety of programs and services.

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🇺🇸 love is respect @ loveisrespect.org / 866-331-9474 / Project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline that serves as the national resource in the United States regarding domestic violence for young people ages 26 and younger.

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🇺🇸 National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs @ avp.org / US anti-violence agency that centers on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ survivors.

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🇺🇸 National Domestic Violence Hotline @ thehotline.org / 800-799-7233 / Leading organization in the United States for empowering survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

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🇺🇸 National Human Trafficking Hotline @ humantraffickinghotline.org / 888-373-7888 / National service supported by the United States Department of Health and Human Services to report and stop human trafficking.

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🇨🇦 National Indigenous Circle Against Family Violence @ nicafv.ca / 450-638-2968 / Canadian charity that works to end sexual and domestic violence in Indigenous communities.

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🇺🇸 National Runaway Safeline @ 1800runaway.org / 800-786-2929 / National service through the United States Department of Health and Human Services to serve as a communications system for runaway and homeless youth.

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🇺🇸 National Street Harassment Hotline @ stopstreetharassment.org / 855-897-5910 / American organization that provides 24/7 support for victims of street harassment via the phone or online chat.

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🇺🇸 Pathways to Safety International @ pathwaystosafety.org / 833-723-3833 / Global network that focuses on creating tools for American survivors while traveling or living abroad.

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🇺🇸 Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network @ rainn.org / 800-656-4673 / Largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States. Assists in the operation of the Department of Defense’s Safe Helpline and many other American anti-violence organizations.

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🇨🇦 Rape Hotline Canada @ sexvicims.com / 416-597-8808 / Private crisis intervention and support service in Canada that provides confidential assistance for survivors of rape and sexual assault.

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🇺🇸 Safe Helpline for Sexual Assault @ safehelpline.org / 877-995-5247 / Specific helpline for survivors of sexual and domestic violence within the military, operated by the United States Department of Defense.

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🇺🇸 StrongHearts @ strongheartshelpline.org / 844-762-8483 / Confidential and anonymous helpline for Indigenous Americans seeking support regarding sexual and domestic violence.

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🇺🇸 The Deaf Hotline @ thedeafhotline.org / 855-812-1001 / US hotline for Deaf survivors of sexual abuse through the National Domestic Violence Hotline and Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services.

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🇺🇸 The Network @ tnlr.org / 617-742-4911 / 24/7 hotline that supports LGBTQIA+ survivors in the United States.

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🇺🇸 Victim Connect Resource Center @ victimconnect.org / 855-484-2846 / Nonprofit organization funded by the US Department of Justice to train professionals and organizations throughout the country on how to better serve survivors.

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🇺🇸 WomensLaw @ womenslaw.org / Email hotline that provides legal information and advice to all US survivors of sexual and domestic abuse, regardless of gender.

South America

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Europe

🇵🇹 APAV Victim Support @ apav.pt / 116-006 / Private charity that provides hotline support to those living in Portugal.

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🇮🇹 Artemisia Onlus @ artemisiacentroantiviolenza.it / 0039055601375 / Italian hotline for survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

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🇷🇸 Autonomous Women’s Centre @ womenngo.org.rs / 0800-100-007 / Free legal hotline based in Serbia for survivors available every weekday.

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🇷🇺 Center Anna @ anna-center.ru / 8-800-2000-122 / Survivor and human trafficking hotline in Russia. Their website currently down, but they accept calls 24/7 at 8-800-2000-122 and 8-800-7000-600.

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🇳🇱 Centrum Seksueel Geweld @ centrumseksueelgeweld.nl / 0800-0188 / Dutch organization that offers support to sexual assault survivors via their free and anonymous call line.

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🇳🇴 DIXI Ressurssenter mot Voldtekt @ dixi.no / 22-44-40-50 / Organization in Norway that offers telephone support regarding rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.

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🇩🇪 Federal Association of Women’s Counselling and Rape Crisis Centres @ frauen-gegen-gewalt.de / 116-016 / German empowerment center that advocates for the visibility and rights of survivors. The Violence Against Women Support Hotline is available 34/7/365 completely free of charge at 08000-116-016.

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🇬🇷 General Secretariat for Gender Equality @ womensos.gr / 15900 / Governmental agency in Greece that monitors sexual violence, co-funded by the European Union.

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🇮🇪 Hotline.ie @ hotline.ie / Irish reporting center that allows members of the public to securely, anonymously, and confidentially report concerns via the internet.

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🇫🇷 Institut National d’Aide aux Victimes et de Médiation @ inavem.org / 116-006 / Support organization and network in France dedicated to helping survivors of sexual and domestic abuse.

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🇩🇰 LOKK (Landsorganisation af Kvindekrisecentre) @ lokk.dk / 1888 / National anti-sexual violence helpline in Denmark that specializes in assisting survivors escape dangerous situations and abusive relationships.

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🇧🇬 Nadja Centre Foundation @ centrenadja.com / Survivor empowerment organization and hotline based in Bulgaria co-funded by the European Union.

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🇭🇺 NANE Women’s Rights Association @ nane.hu / 36-80-505-101 / Public benefit association that advocates against violence throughout Hungary.

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🇮🇪 National Rape Crisis Centre @ drcc.ie / 1800-778888 / National 24/7 helpline for those impacted by sexual violence in Ireland.

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🇫🇷 National Support Victim Helpline @ victim-support.eu / 166-006 / Free telephone service to survivors in France available every day to find professional help and advice. Also has an international number available at 33-01-80-52-33-76.

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🇬🇧 Rape Crisis @ 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk / 0808-500-2222 / 24/7 rape and sexual abuse support line for residents at least 16 years old or older in the United Kingdom.

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🇫🇮 Rape Crisis Center Tukinainen @ tukinainen.fi / 0800-97895 / Crisis call center based in Finland for those who have experienced sexual violence or abuse.

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🇮🇪 Rape Crisis Network Ireland @ rcni.ie / 1800-778888 / Confidential 24/7 crisis helpline for survivors of sexual assault in Ireland.

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🇬🇧 Safeline @ safeline.org.uk / 01926-402-498 / Charity in the United Kingdom that works to prevent sexual violence and abuse.

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🇧🇪 SOS VIOL asbl @ sosviol.be / 0800-98-100 / Sexual violence hotline for survivors residing in Belgium.

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🇮🇸 Stígamót @ stigamot.is / 562-6868 / Grassroots organization in Iceland that provides support to victims of sexual violence.

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🇨🇭 Switzerland Viol-Secours @ viol-secours.ch / 41-022-345-20-20 / Nonprofit association in Switzerland that serves as a public utility against sexual violence.

Asia

🇷🇸 Autonomous Women’s Centre @ womenngo.org.rs / 0800-100-007 / Free legal hotline based in Serbia for survivors available every weekday.

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🇷🇺 Center Anna @ anna-center.ru / 8-800-2000-122 / Survivor and human trafficking hotline in Russia. Their website currently down, but they accept calls 24/7 at 8-800-2000-122 and 8-800-7000-600.

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🇯🇵 TELL Lifeline @ telljp.com / 0800-300-8355 / Anti-sexual violence agency that works to eliminate abuse in Japan.

Oceania

🇦🇺 Full Stop Australia @ fullstop.org.au / 1800-385-578 / Support line available for anyone in Australia regardless of territory. LGBTQIA+ support line available at 1800-487-212.

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November 24, 2024
LGBTQIA+ Hotlines & Crisis Care

If you’re thinking about harming yourself or others, please get immediate support by contacting one of these services.

North America

🇺🇸 DEQH @ deqh.org / 908-367-3374 / Confidential support line for LGBTQIA+ South Asians in the United States.

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🇲🇽 Diversidad Segura @ consejocuidadanomx.org / 55-5533-5533 / National Mexico Safe Diversity Line and Chat for LGBTQIA+ Mexicans seeking mental health assistance or legal help.

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🇺🇸 LGBT National Help Center @ lgbthotline.org / 888-843-4564 / Free and confidential peer-support, information, and local resources where volunteers help connect you to other groups and services in the US. Also maintains a coming out hotline, youth talkline, and senior hotline.

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🇺🇸 MASGD @ themasgd.org / 717-864-6272 / Warmline services for LGBTQIA+ Muslims in the United States.

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🇺🇸 Pride Institute Resource Hotline @ pride-institute.com / 833-926-2100 / Drug and alcohol treatment center based in the United States that exclusively serves the LGBTQIA+ community through quality culturally-competent care.

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🇺🇸 SAGE x HearMe @ sageusa.org / The United States’ largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ older people. SAGE now offers supportive services and resources through the SAGE x HearMe app, formerly known as the SAGE LGBTQ Elder Hotline.

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🇺🇸 SGR Hotline @ sgrhotline.org / 415-989-7373 / Formerly known as the San Francisco Sex Information switchboard, SGR provides relationships and sex education training to foster healthy relationships within the LGBTQIA+ community.

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🇺🇸 The Trevor Project @ thetrevorproject.org / 866-488-7386 / The leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization centered on LGBTQIA+ young people in the United States. Offers 24/7/365 information and support to those ages 13 to 24 with trained counselors via call, text, or instant message.

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🇺🇸 TransAdvice @ transadvice.org / Live support chat for transgender and nonbinary individuals, as well as their friends and family. Also hosts their own community Discord server.

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🇺🇸 Trans Lifeline @ translifeline.org / 877-565-8860 / Transgender-centered crisis organization that does not use involuntary intervention/forced hospitalization to provide support to transgender people through fully anonymous and confidential calls within the United States and Canada.

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🇺🇸 THRIVE @ thrivelifeline.org / 313-662-8209 / Free crisis text line staffed by people with marginalized identities for people with marginalized identities. In addition to text services, THRIVE also maintains its own Discord server.

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🇨🇦 YouthLine @ youthline.ca / 647-694-4275 / Anonymous peer support for LGBTQIA+ people under the age of 30 in Canada, available by chat, text, and email.

South America

🇦🇷 Línea 144 @ argentina.gob.ar / 144 / Official app through the government of Argentina to support LGBTQIA+ people.

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🇵🇪 Más Igualdad @ masigualdad.pe / 51-955-178-208 / Feminist organization in Peru that works for LGBTQIA+ equality. Hosts free support and resource services via WhatsApp.

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🇵🇾 Rohendu @ aireana.org.py / 0981-110-108 / Free telephone service for LGBTQIA+ people and their families seeking advice by trained professionals in Paraguay, operated by the lesbian rights group Aireana.

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🇨🇱 Todo Mejora @ todomejora.org / 600-360-7777 / 24/7 confidential support program for LGBTQIA+ people in Chile.

Europe

🇪🇸 028 @ igualdad.gob.es / 028 / Emergency telephone, email, and instant messaging service for LGBTQIA+ people residing in Spain.

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🇷🇸 Da Se Zna @ dasena.lgbt / 0621104844 / Peer-support helpline in Serbia that specializes in reporting hate crimes and anti-LGBTQIA+ discrimination.

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🇬🇷 Dipla Sou / 11528 / Information and support for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Greece.

🇫🇷 Foundation Le Refuge @ le-refuge.org / 06-31-59-69-50 /LGBTQIA+ organization in France that supports young queer people ages 14 to 25.

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🇬🇧 Galop @ galop.org.uk / 0800-999-5428. / UK anti-abuse charity that works for LGBTQIA+ victims and survivors of abuse, violence, hate crime, conversion therapy, etc. Galop provides free emotional support via their helpline to anyone at least 18 or older.

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🇮🇹 Gay Helpline @ gayhelpline.it / 800-713-713 / Italy’s national anti-homophobia and anti-transphobia contact center to offer support and counseling to LGBTQIA+ people.

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🇳🇱 Genderpraatjes @ genderpraatjes.nl / 085-3037680 / Telephone and chat service for LGBTQIA+ people in the Netherlands.

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🇭🇺 Háttér Society @ hatter.hu / 361-329-3380 / Counseling hotline in Hungary that provides anonymous assistance for LGBTQIA+ people. Additional toll-free number available for local calls from Hungary.

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🇩🇰 LGBT+ Denmark @ lgbt.dk / 45-3313-1948 / Denmark’s oldest and largest LGBTQIA+ organization that provides confidential counseling for those exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation.

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🇬🇧 LGBT Foundation @ lgbt.foundation / 0345-3-30-30-30 / LGBTQIA+ UK charity that provides a range of services to queer people across the country – including a helpline.

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🇨🇭 LGBTIQ Helpline @ lgbtiq-helpline.ch / 0800-133-133 / Helpline in Switzerland that offers call services and peer advisors for LGBTQIA+ people.

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🇧🇪 Lumi @ lumi.be / 0800-99-533 / Belgian hotline and chat service for LGBTQIA+ people seeking anonymous and free peer support.

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🇬🇷 Next to You @ 11528.gr / 11528 / Support line in Greece that serves LGBTQIA+ people and their families.

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🇩🇪 Queer-to-Queer @ diversity.muenchen.de / 089-55266986 / Anonymous chat service by peers for LGBTQIA+ people in Germany.

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🇮🇹 Rainbow Line @ mariomieli.net / 800-110611 / Toll-free line based in Italy that provides LGBTQIA+ people with access to information and community.

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🇸🇪 Regnbågslinje @ kyrkanssos.se / 0700-55-00-10 / Swedish LGBTQIA+ call center that supports queer people regardless of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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🇷🇺 Russian LGBT Network @ lgbtnet.org / Interregional social movement that promotes equal rights in Russia and serves LGBTQIA+ people’s needs regarding emergency care, legal assistance, mental health, etc. Chat services available through QueerilBot application.

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🇧🇬 SingleStep @ singlestep.bg / Online chat for LGBTQIA+ youth and their families in Bulgaria.

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🇳🇴 Skievchat @ helseutvalget.no / 59-44-42-15 / Anonymous chat service in Norway for LGBTQIA+ youth.

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🇬🇧 Switchboard @ switchboard.lgbt / National UK LGBTQIA+ support service and telephone line that provides care to those residing in the United Kingdom.

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🇮🇪 The Switchboard @ theswitchboard.ie / 01-872-10-55 / Ireland-based service that provides support and care to LGBTQIA+ people throughout Ireland.

Asia

🇰🇷 Chingusai @ chingusai.net / 02-6953-7941 / Free phone consultation service for LGBTQIA+ people in South Korea seeking advice about sexual orientation, gender identity, and related mental health issues.

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🇷🇸 Da Se Zna @ dasena.lgbt / 0621104844 / Peer-support helpline in Serbia that specializes in reporting hate crimes and anti-LGBTQIA+ discrimination.

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🇮🇳 Humsafar @ humsafar.org / 022-266-73800 / India’s first community-based organization centered for LGBTQIA+ people that offers helpline services to Indians.

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🇮🇳 Naz @ nazindia.org / 91-8800329176 / Foundation that hosts a free helpline for LGBTQIA+ people in India.

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🇸🇬 Oogachaga @ oogachaga.com / 8592-0609 / Free WhatsApp counseling provided by trained volunteers to LGBTQIA+ individuals in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei.

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🇯🇵 Rainbow Hotline @ proudlife.org / 0120-51-9181 / Telephone counseling for LGBTQIA+ people throughout Japan.

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🇭🇰 Rainbow of Hong Kong @ rainbowhk.org / 9442-6910 / Peer and community hotline hosted via WhatsApp for LGBTQIA+ within Hong Kong.

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🇷🇺 Russian LGBT Network @ lgbtnet.org / Interregional social movement that promotes equal rights in Russia and serves LGBTQIA+ people’s needs regarding emergency care, legal assistance, mental health, etc. Chat services available through QueerilBot application.

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🇹🇼 Taiwan Tongzhi LGBT Hotline Association @ hotline.org.tw / 02-2392-1970 / Regular telephone services provided to LGBTQIA+ people in Taiwan seeking peer counseling.

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🇯🇵 Yorisoi Hotline @ since2011.net / 0120-279-338 / Specialty hotline available 24/7 for LGBTQIA+ people in Japan who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Middle East / SWANA / MENA

🇵🇸 alKhat @ alkhat.org / 072-2220202 / Support service that provides advice and counseling to LGBTQIA+ in Palestine exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity.

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🇱🇧 Helem @ helem.net / 961-81-478-450 / LGBTQIA+ rights organization in Lebanon that facilitates a helpline for those within the SWANA region.

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🇹🇷 LISTAG @ listag.org / 0546-484-82-85 / Family counseling line in Türkiye that supports LGBTQIA+ people and their journeys.

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🇹🇷 SPoD LGBTI+ Helpline @ spod.org.tr / 0850-888-54-28 / Peer support system in Türkiye that provides accurate, up-to-date, and reliable information regarding gender identity and sexual orientation.

Africa

🇲🇺 Collectif Arc-En-Ciel @ collectifarcenciel.org / 230-5919 2232 / LGBTQIA+ hotline available in Mauritius via telephone and WhatsApp.

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🇿🇦 Triangle Project @ triangle.org.za / 021-712-6699 / General helpline in South Africa that fights LGBTQIA+-based hate and discrimination.

Oceania

🇦🇺 Lifeline @ lifeline.org.au / 13-11-14 / Australia’s leading suicide prevention service that provides 24/7 crisis support via their hotline.

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🇸🇬 Oogachaga @ oogachaga.com / 8592-0609 / Free WhatsApp counseling provided by trained volunteers to LGBTQIA+ individuals in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei.

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🇳🇿 OutLine @ outline.org.nz / 0800-688-5463 / Confidential and free support line for LGBTQIA+ individuals in New Zealand, regardless of age.

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🇦🇺 QLife @ qlife.org.au / 1800-184-527 / Australian organization that offers anonymous and free LGBTQIA+ peer support and referrals regardless of state or city jurisdiction.

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November 23, 2024