What every resource has to be
- Affirming. It respects LGBTQ+ young people — their identities, names, and pronouns — not just tolerates them.
- Reputable. It’s run by an established organization with a track record, or is a widely recognized public crisis service.
- Accurate. Phone numbers, text keywords, hours, and links are checked against the organization’s own official channels.
- Accessible. We prioritize resources that are free or low-cost, and note format (call, text, chat, in person) so you know what to expect.
- Safe. We avoid resources that practice or promote “conversion therapy,” out people without consent, or share data irresponsibly.
How we check the details
Before a resource is listed, we confirm its contact details on the organization’s own website. Crisis-line numbers are matched against our canonical crisis list, which we re-verify before every major update. Each resource carries a “Verified [date]” badge so you can see when it was last checked.
How often we re-check
Resources change — hours shift, programs close, numbers move. We re-verify listings periodically and update the verification date when we do. If something looks out of date, the date on the card tells you when we last confirmed it.
What we leave out
We don’t list resources we can’t verify, that charge for crisis support, or that have a history of harm toward LGBTQ+ people. We’d rather show fewer, trustworthy options than a long list you can’t rely on.
Found something wrong?
If a number is out of date or a resource shouldn’t be here, please tell us — accuracy depends on it. You can suggest a change or report an issue any time.