Born This Way and Fighting To Live
Resources
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Lifeline Phone Number (available 24/7): 1-800-273-8255
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
This website has different resources set aside for different identities, links to organizations that can help, and a lot of information about being LGBTQ+ and mental health.
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Trans Lifeline
US Hotline: 877-565-8860
This website also has resources to help with the process of getting birth name/sex on legal documents legally changed and a blog.
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LGBT National Help Center
LGBT National Youth Hotline (Up till age 25): 1-800-246-PRIDE (7743)
LGBT National Hotline (Callers of all ages): 1-888-843-4564
LGBT National Senior Helpline: 1-888-234-7243
This website also has a chatting function, if calling is not possible or preferable. It has a number of useful resources, such as a glossary, a FAQ section, book/movie lists, and info on self-harm prevention. It also has an "Escape" button so you can quickly leave the site if needed.
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The Trevor Project
LGBTQ+ 24/7 Helpline (speak to a trained counselor): 1-866-488-7386.
Can also text START to 678678.
This website has multiple functions you can use to speak to a trained professional, anytime. It's a national organization dedicated to preventing suicide and self harm in the LGBTQ+ community. It also offers trainings for allies, and offers volunteer/advocacy groups to do community work/target legislation.
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Ally's Guide to Terminology
E-mail: talkingaboutseries@glaad.org.
A downloadable document which guides allies through how to talk about LGBTQ+ topics in an informed and respectful way.
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Human Rights Campaign: How to be an LGBT Ally
Basic tips about how to be a good ally. At the bottom of the page there is a link to the full report, which is available in PDF form.
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It Gets Better Project
A project which collects the stories of LGBTQ+ individuals who have struggled and overcome. Most of these are available as videos. You can also sign the pledge to commit to making the world a more safe and inclusive place for LGBTQ+ people.
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