Crisis & Emergency Support

Sometimes things feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to handle that alone.

This page connects you to trusted, confidential support if you’re in crisis, feeling unsafe, or just need someone to talk to right now. These resources are available 24/7 and are here to support LGBTQ+ youth with care, respect, and understanding.

If you need immediate help, please reach out to one of the options below.

The Trevor Project

24/7 crisis and suicide prevention support for LGBTQ+ and questioning youth

Call: 866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Chat: chat.trvr.org
Website: thetrevorproject.org

Trans Lifeline

A trans-led organization connecting trans people to community, support, and resources

Call: 877-565-8860
Website: translifeline.org

NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP)

24-hour bilingual hotline for LGBTQ+ and/or HIV+ people experiencing violence or crisis

Call: 212-714-1141
Website: avp.org

NYC 988

Free, confidential counseling in more than 200 languages

Call: 988
Text: WELL to 65173
Chat: chat.988lifeline.org
TTY / Relay: 711
Website: nyc988.cityofnewyork.us

Love is Respect

Support and resources to prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence

Website: loveisrespect.org

The Steve Fund Crisis Line

Crisis support for young people of color

Text: STEVE to 741741
Website: stevefund.org

If you’re not sure which resource is right for you, that’s okay. Any of these services can help you figure out next steps. Reaching out is a strong first move.