If you’re thinking about harming yourself or others, please get immediate support by contacting one of these services.
LGBTQIA+ Hotlines in North America
Belize
PETAL @ petalbelize.org / 501-600-5204 / Warmline services for lesbian and bisexual women in Belize through WhatsApp.
Canada
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.
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.
Costa Rica
Línea Aquí Estoy @ aquiestoy.cr / 800-273-7869 / Free crisis intervention by volunteers trained in LGBTQIA+ identities and various mental health concerns to support individuals throughout Costa Rica.
Guadeloupe
Voix Arc-en-Ciel @ voixarcenciel.org / 0690-757-767 / Anti-discrimination and support line for LGBTQIA+ people in Guadeloupe, available 24/7 via WhatsApp.
Guatemala
Asociación LAMBDA @ asociacion-lambda.org / 502-3050-5107 / Warmline services for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Guatemala. Espacio Seguro is available via voice call and WhatsApp.
Mexico
Diversidad Segura @ consejocuidadanomx.org / 55-5533-5533 / National Mexico Safe Diversity Line and Chat for LGBTQIA+ Mexicans seeking mental health assistance or legal help.
The Trevor Project @ thetrevorproject.mx / 52-55-9225-3337 / The leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization centered on LGBTQIA+ young people in Mexico. Offers 24/7/365 information and support to those ages 13 to 24 with trained counselors via WhatsApp and instant message.
United States
DEQH @ deqh.org / 908-367-3374 / Confidential support line for LGBTQIA+ South Asians in the United States.
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.
MASGD @ themasgd.org / 717-864-6272 / Warmline services for LGBTQIA+ Muslims in the United States.
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.
Proyecto Matria Helpline @ proyectomatria.org / 787-489-0022 / Emergency helpline for women and LGBTQIA+ communities in Puerto Rico.
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.
SGR Hotline @ sgrhotline.org / U415-989-7373 / Formerly known as the San Francisco Sex Information switchboard, SGR provides relationships and sex education training to foster healthy relationships within the LGBTQIA+ community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LGBTQIA+ Hotlines in South America
Argentina
Línea 144 @ argentina.gob.ar / 144 / Official app through the government of Argentina to support LGBTQIA+ people.
Brazil
isque 100 / 100 / Free hotline to report distress and discrimination in Brazil, specifically trained to support LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Chile
Todo Mejora @ todomejora.org / 600-360-7777 / 24/7 confidential support program for LGBTQIA+ young people in Chile up to age 29.
Colombia
Línea SalvaVidas / 57-311-766-8666 / Crisis intervention line for LGBTQIA+ youth up to age 28 in Colombia, managed by the Sergio Urrego Foundation.
French Guiana
Ligne d’Écoute de la Fondation Le Refuge / 06-31-59-69-50 / Crisis service for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14 to 25 in French Guiana as a territory of France.
Paraguay
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.
Peru
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.
LGBTQIA+ Hotlines in Europe
Albania
SOS-LGBT @ soslgbt.al / ALive web-chat for LGBTQIA+ Albanians, managed with Streha.
Andorra
181 / 181 / Centralized emergency hotline operated by the Government of Andorra for crisis needs, available to assist with sexual orientation and gender identity 24/7.
Armenia
Pink Armenia @ pinkarmenia.org / 374-33-522533 / Dedicated support line for LGBTQIA+ people in Armenia, available for counseling and peer support during standard business hours.
Austria
COURAGE Beratungsstellan @ courage-beratung.at / 43-1-585-69-66 / Counseling network that provides crisis intervention through regional centers during designated hours for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Austria.
Belgium
Lumi @ lumi.be / 0800-99-533 / Belgian hotline and chat service for LGBTQIA+ people seeking anonymous and free peer support.
Transgender Infopunt @ transgenderinfo.be / 0800-96-316 / Anonymous helpline for transgender Belgians through professional peer support.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevski Otvoreni Centar @ soc.ba / 387-60-325-7482 / Feminist and LGBTQIA+ counseling line for individuals in Bosnia and Herzegovina, available through direct voice call, Viber, and WhatsApp during scheduled hours.
Bulgaria
SingleStep @ singlestep.bg / Online chat for LGBTQIA+ youth and their families in Bulgaria.
Cyprus
Queer Cyprus Association Solidarity Line @ queercyprus.org / 90-542-858-5847 / Confidential LGBTQIA+ peer-support network that serves Cyprus daily 10 AM to 10 PM.
Czech Republic
Sbarvouven @ sbarvouven.cz / Digital messaging hotline for LGBTQIA+ people in the Czech Republic via specialized mentors.
Denmark
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.
Estonia
Eesti LGBT Ühing @ lgbt.ee / 372-55515817 / Counseling and advice helpline for LGBTQIA+ people in Estonia.
Finland
Sinuiksi ry @ sinuiksi.fi / Counseling service and online support group available for LGBTQIA+ people in Finland.
France
Foundation Le Refuge @ le-refuge.org / 09-39-03-63-03 / LGBTQIA+ organization in France that supports young queer people ages 14 to 25.
Ligne d’Écoute, d’Information et d’Aide / 0800-004-134 / Anonymous helpline for individuals in France seeking information regarding LGBTQIA+ topics.
SOS Homophobie Line @ sos-homophobie.org / Digital chat service for LGBTQIA+ people in France seeking emotional support.
Georgia
Equality Movement / 995-322-999-988 / LGBTQIA+ hotline for individuals in Georgia, operated by the Equality Movement NGO.
Germany
LIEBESLEBEN Beratung @ liebesleben.de / 0221-89-92-876 / Secure counseling administered by the German government to offer anonymous consultations regarding sexual orientation and gender diversity.
Queer-to-Queer @ diversity.muenchen.de / 089-55266986 / Anonymous chat service by peers for LGBTQIA+ people in Germany.
Greece
Dipla Sou / 11528 / Information and support for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Greece.
Next to You @ 11528.gr / 11528 / Support line in Greece that serves LGBTQIA+ people and their families.
Hungary
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.
Iceland
Samtökin ’78 @ samtokin78.is / 354-552-7878 / Counseling services available to individuals in Iceland regarding LGBTQIA+ issues.
Ireland
National LGBT+ Helpline @ lgbt.ie / 1800-929-539 / Voice line and web-chat service for LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking support in Ireland.
The Switchboard @ theswitchboard.ie / 01-872-10-55 / Ireland-based service that provides support and care to LGBTQIA+ people throughout Ireland.
Italy
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.
Rainbow Line @ mariomieli.net / 800-110611 / Toll-free line based in Italy that provides LGBTQIA+ people with access to information and community.
Luxembourg
LGBTIQ+ CIGALE @ cigale.lu / 352-26-19-00-18 / Telephone consultations backed by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Diversity to support LGBTQIA+ people in Luxembourg.
Malta
National Gay Helpline / 2143-0006 / Daily warmline that offers confidential peer support for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Malta.
Netherlands
Genderpraatjes @ genderpraatjes.nl / 085-3037680 / Telephone and chat service for LGBTQIA+ people in the Netherlands.
Switchboard @ switchboard.coc.nl / 020-623-6565 / Nationwide information and peer-support service for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Netherlands.
North Macedonia
Skopje Queer Center @ skc.mk / 075-241-124 / Helpline for LGBTQIA+ individuals in North Macedonia on select weekdays seeking anonymous support.
Norway
Skievchat @ helseutvalget.no / 59-44-42-15 / Anonymous chat service in Norway for LGBTQIA+ youth.
Ungdomstelefonen Helpline @ ungdomstelefonen.no / 400-00-777 / National peer-support system for queer youth ages 18 to 30.
Poland
Telefon Zaufania LGBTQ+ @ lambdawarszawa.org / 48-22-628-52-22 / Free confidential helpline for LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones in Poland.
Portugal
Linha de Apoio LGBTI+ @ ilga-portugal.pt / 969-239-229 / Support line and resource information regarding sexual orientation and gender identity in Portugal.
Russia
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.
Serbia
Da Se Zna @ dasena.lgbt / 0621104844 / Peer-support helpline in Serbia that specializes in reporting hate crimes and anti-LGBTQIA+ discrimination.
Slovenia
Društvo Legebitra Counseling Portal @ legebitra.si / 386-1-430-51-44 / Psychological support for LGBTQIA+ individuals residing in Slovenia provided through professional peer-counseling.
Spain
028 @ igualdad.gob.es / 028 / Emergency telephone, email, and instant messaging service for LGBTQIA+ people residing in Spain.
Sweden
Regnbågslinjen @ kyrkanssos.se / 0700-55-00-10 / Swedish LGBTQIA+ call center that supports queer people regardless of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Stödlinjen för Transpersoner / 020-55-00-00 / Specialized hotline for transgender people in Sweden, available daily from 11 AM to 7 PM.
Switzerland
LGBTIQ Helpline @ lgbtiq-helpline.ch / 0800-133-133 / Helpline in Switzerland that offers call services and peer advisors for LGBTQIA+ people.
Türkiye
Helem @ helem.net / 961-81-478-450 / LGBTQIA+ rights organization based in Lebanon that facilitates a helpline for those within the entire SWANA region.
LISTAG @ listag.org / 0546-484-82-85 / Family counseling line in Türkiye that supports LGBTQIA+ people and their journeys.
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.
United Kingdom
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.
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.
Switchboard @ switchboard.lgbt / National UK LGBTQIA+ support service and telephone line that provides care to those residing in the United Kingdom.
LGBTQIA+ Hotlines in Asia
China
Trueself @ chuse8.com / 4000-820-211 / Evening helpline for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their loved ones throughout Mainland China.
Hong Kong
Rainbow of Hong Kong @ rainbowhk.org / 9442-6910 / Peer and community hotline hosted via WhatsApp for LGBTQIA+ within Hong Kong.
India
Humsafar @ humsafar.org / 022-266-73800 / India’s first community-based organization centered for LGBTQIA+ people that offers helpline services to Indians.
Naz @ nazindia.org / 91-8800329176 / Foundation that hosts a free helpline for LGBTQIA+ people in India.
Japan
Rainbow Hotline @ proudlife.org / 0120-51-9181 / Telephone counseling for LGBTQIA+ people throughout Japan.
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.
Mongolia
LGBT Centre Mongolia @ lgbtcentre.mn / 976-70110323 / Support line for queer citizens throughout Mongolia.
Pakistan
Blue Veins Community Support Line @ blueveins.org / 051-2102353 / Support utility that provides confidential crisis assistance and support for LGBTQIA+ people in Pakistan.
Russia
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.
Singapore
Oogachaga @ oogachaga.com / 8592-0609 / Free WhatsApp counseling provided by trained volunteers to LGBTQIA+ individuals in select Southeast Asian countries.
NOTE: Oogachaga provides WhatsApp counseling residing in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei.
South Korea
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.
DDing Dong @ ddingdong.kr / 02-924-1224 / National crisis intervention service for LGBTQIA+ youth in South Korea under age 24.
Taiwan
Taiwan Tongzhi LGBT Hotline Association @ hotline.org.tw / 02-2392-1970 / Regular telephone services provided to LGBTQIA+ people in Taiwan seeking peer counseling.
Thailand
Love Foundation @ lovefoundation.or.th / 66-82-716-5988 / Support services and resource navigation for LGBTQIA+ community members in Thailand.
Vietnam
CSAGA Gender & Sexual Identity Hotline @ csaga.org.vn / 024-3333-5599 / Confidential helpline for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Vietnam.
LGBTQIA+ Hotlines in the Middle East / SWANA / MENA
Cyprus
Queer Cyprus Association Solidarity Line @ queercyprus.org / 90-542-858-5847 / Confidential LGBTQIA+ peer-support network that serves Cyprus daily 10 AM to 10 PM.
Egypt
Helem @ helem.net / 961-81-478-450 / LGBTQIA+ rights organization based in Lebanon that facilitates a helpline for those within the entire SWANA region.
Israel
Helem @ helem.net / 961-81-478-450 / LGBTQIA+ rights organization based in Lebanon that facilitates a helpline for those within the entire SWANA region.
Yesh Im Mi Ledaber @ lgbt.org.il / 972-3-620-5591 / Crisis lifeline operated by The Aguda to offer multi-lingual counseling to LGBTQIA+ individuals in Israel.
Lebanon
Helem @ helem.net / 961-81-478-450 / LGBTQIA+ rights organization in Lebanon that facilitates a helpline for those within the SWANA region.
NOTE: Helem provides helpline assistance to anyone within the SWANA region. This includes individuals residing in Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordon, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Palestine
alKhat @ alkhat.org / 072-2220202 / Support service that provides advice and counseling to LGBTQIA+ in Palestine exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Türkiye
Helem @ helem.net / 961-81-478-450 / LGBTQIA+ rights organization based in Lebanon that facilitates a helpline for those within the entire SWANA region.
LISTAG @ listag.org / 0546-484-82-85 / Family counseling line in Türkiye that supports LGBTQIA+ people and their journeys.
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.
LGBTQIA+ Hotlines in Africa
Kenya
galck+ @ galck.org / 254-20-242-6060 / Web-based support sessions for queer Kenyans in crisis.
Mauritius
Collectif Arc-En-Ciel @ collectifarcenciel.org / 230-5919 2232 / LGBTQIA+ hotline available in Mauritius via telephone and WhatsApp.
South Africa
Triangle Project @ triangle.org.za / 021-712-6699 / General helpline in South Africa that fights LGBTQIA+-based hate and discrimination.
LGBTQIA+ Hotlines in Oceania
Australia
Lifeline @ lifeline.org.au / 13-11-14 / Australia’s leading suicide prevention service that provides 24/7 crisis support via their hotline.
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.
New Zealand
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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