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If today feels like too much, you don’t have to handle it alone. These lines are free, confidential, and open 24/7. Reaching out is brave.
★ Best for LGBTQ+ young people
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis support by trained counselors who understand LGBTQ+ youth. Free and confidential.
More 24/7 lines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
General crisis support · call or text 988
Crisis Text Line
Text-based support · text HOME to 741741
Trans Lifeline
Peer support by & for trans people
LGBT National Youth Talkline
Peer support for youth · 1-800-246-7743
🚑 If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
What happens when you reach out
A trained counselor answers — a real person, not a robot. They’ll listen, no judgment, and help you through what you’re feeling right now. You don’t need the “right words.” You can stay anonymous, and you’re in control of the conversation. It’s free, and it’s confidential.
Not in crisis, but struggling?
That’s okay too — you deserve support before things feel like an emergency. Explore warmlines and everyday resources, or read a guide that fits what you’re going through.