Helplines
Trans Lifeline
A trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. Open 5pm-1am EST. In English y Español
Call (for United States): (877) 565-8860
Call (for Canada): (877) 330-6366
LGBT National Hotline
Provides telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the U.S.
Open Monday-Friday 1pm-9pm, PST and Saturday 9am- 2pm, PST.
Call (national hotline): 888.843.4564
Call (youth talkline): 800.246.7743
https://www.glbthotline.org/hotline.html
THRIVE Lifeline
Offers 24/7 text-based crisis support to anyone 18+ with specific focus on multiple marginalized communities.
Blackline
Centers Black, Indigenous, & People of Color, LGBTQ, and Black Femme Lens
https://www.callblackline.com/
Call: (800) 604-5841
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Centering Native Americans and Alaska Natives, help for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Open 24/7.
https://strongheartshelpline.org/
Call: (844) 762-8483
Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Related Disorders (ANAD) Helpline
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Related Disorders. Run by licensed therapists who specialize in eating disorders. Open Monday - Friday 9am-7pm EST
Call: 1(866) 662-1235
https://anad.org/get-help/eating-disorders-helpline/
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line
Warm line for those experiencing distress. Open 7pm-9pm EST Monday-Thursday and 7pm-10pm EST Friday-Sunday
Call: 1(888) 407-4515
https://wildfloweralliance.org/peer-support-line/
Project LETS
For urgent support with psychiatric incarceration/ involuntary hospitalization. Open Monday-Saturday 10am - 4pm EST
Text: (401) 400-2905
Find Resources & Providers
LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory
Searchable database of all kinds of doctors, medical professionals and healthcare providers knowledgeable and sensitive to the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ people in the USA and Canada.
https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org/
Trans Health Care: The Go To Guide To Gender Surgeons
Allows individuals to search the comprehensive database of Gender Surgeons.
https://www.transhealthcare.org/
Hysto Surgeons Search
Provides information and resources geared towards gender affirming hysterectomies, including a list of hysterectomy surgeons in the U.S.
https://www.hysto.net/surgeons/
OutCare LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare Directory
Search for LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming doctors or healthcare providers
https://www.outcarehealth.org/outlist/
Family Equality LGBTQ+ Provider Search
LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming family-building providers, including fertility clinics, cryobanks, midwives, doulas, surrogacy clinics, etc.
https://familyequality.org/providers-database/
Inclusive Therapists
Find a culturally responsive, 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming mental health providers
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/
Transgender, Intersex, Gender-Expansive Revolutionary Resources & Services (TIGERRS)
Nonhierarchical collective dedicated to delivering programs that build solidarity among transgender, intersex and gender-expansive Minnesotans. Provides intergenerational events, youth programs, intersex services, trans directories, etc.
T4T Caregiving
A Collective Of Transgender Caregivers For Post-Operative Needs across the U.S.
https://www.t4tcaregiving.org/
LGBT Near Me
Find local Queer resources near you (United States and Canada). Ability to filter by zip code, distance, and various categories of supports.
Find Help
Find free or reduced-cost resources near you by zip code such as housing, food, financial assistance, health care etc.
Legal
Your Rights Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Learn where to ask ADA-related questions and how to file a complaint about discrimination or abuse
https://www.usa.gov/disability-rights
Transgender Law Center (TLC)
The largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people by organizing and informing community members through liberation. Provides help guides for navigating legal name and gender changes.
https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
Trans Equality: Know Your Rights
Trans Legal Survival Guide PDF
Advocates for Trans Equality
Shifting government/ society towards a future where trans folks can build their successes to boldly imagine a world where trans people live our lives joyfully and without barriers.
Asia Pacific Islander Transgender Network (ATPN)
To enable trans and gender diverse people in the Asia Pacific region to advocate across many areas, including legal gender recognition, health, societal attitudes, stigma and violence, rights to freedom of movement, education and social protection.
Immigration Advocates Network
Resources, advocates, pro bono legal help for immigrants and allies. Legal services search tool and ability to filter by distance and zipcode.
https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/
Financial & Free Supplies
Point of Pride
Provides financial aid and direct support to trans folks in need of health and wellness care.
Trans Santa
Free holiday gifts for and non-binary youth in need ages 24 and under.
Queer Trans Project
Black-led and Trans-led organization in Jacksonville, FL. Dedicated to providing gender-affirming resources to empower queer and trans folks nationwide. Centers on delivering essential supplies to combat dysphoria.
https://queertransproject.org/
Neurodiversity
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
They work to empower autistic people across the world to take control of their own lives and seek to organize the autistic community to ensure our voices are heard.
Embrace Autism
Guides, resources, self assessments, etc. for auDHD and autistic folks, by autistic psychologists.
Autistic Women’s and Non-Binary People’s Network (AWN)
Non-profit committed to disability justice, gender & racial equity, neurodiversity & trans liberation
Mental Health
Project LETS: Create an anti-carceral crisis safety plan
FORGE
Supporting transgender communities. Offers training for professionals who work with transgender individuals and resources for trans and NB survivors of domestic violence. Trauma-informed.
FEDUP Collective
Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations: A Trans+ & Intersex Collective. Offers online support groups, training and consultations, and resources.
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Help and resources for individuals struggling with eating disorders. Provides referrals, education, blogs, online support groups, and support for loved ones. (Offers online support groups for queer folks, BIPOC individuals, chronically ill folks, etc.)
https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/
Project LETS
National grassroots organization led by and for folks with lived experience of mental illness/madness, Disability, trauma, & neurodivergence. Focuses on non-carceral responses and crisis.