LGBTQIA+ Resources

Online Resources during COVID-19

• The Trevor Project has several direct online resources specifically for LGBTQ youth:

  • Trevor Lifeline is a crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386.

  • TrevorChat is a confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor Counselor, available 24/7, at trevorproject.org/get-help-now/.

  • TrevorText is a confidential text messaging with a Trevor Counselor, available 24/7/365, by texting START to 678678.

  • TrevorSpace is an affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24 available at trevorspace.org

• Q Chat Space is a bully-free online community of LGBTQ teens that can chat with other LGBTQ teens and trained staff from LGBTQ centers around the country.

  • You can access Q Chat Space at www.qchatspace.org

• Gender Spectrum Lounge is a global online community for gender-expansive teens, their families and support professionals to connect, collaborate and find resources.

  • You can access the Gender Spectrum Lounge at genderspectrum.org/lounge

• National Runaway Safeline is a federally designated national communication system for runaway and homeless youth, availalbe 24/7/365, providing access to resources and listening professionals.

  • You can call NRS at 1-800-RUNAWAY or at 1800runaway.org

• ​The Validation Station is a free texting service that sends daily gender-affirming and uplifting text messages to trans and non-binary youth in lockdown.

  • You can access The Validation Station at validationstation.net

• Trans Lifeline Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people located all over the US and Canada, for trans and questioning callers.

  • You can call Trans Lifeline Hotline at 877-565-8860

• The LGBT National Help Center offers a talkline and weekly chatrooms for youth, providing confidential peer-support, information, local resources and community.

  • You can call the LGBT National Youth Talkline at 800-246-7743

  • You can access the Weekly Youth Chatrooms at glbthotline.org/youthchatrooms

• True Colors United has created an online COVID-19 Action & Resource center providing the most up-to-date resources for youth and adults experiencing homelesness. They include resources for folks working in the field, advocates making a difference, and young people looking for help.

  • You can access the Action& Resource Center at truecolorsunited.org/coronavirus-action-resource-center/

• Many PFLAG chapters are meeting virtually or providing 1:1 virtual support as requested for parents/guardians or LGBTQ youth. Go to pflag.org/find to look up the PFLAG chapter in your area and reach out by phone, email or on social media to learn more about their virtual support options.