Resources
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The Trevor Project:
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(866) 488-7386
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-24.
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Trans Lifeline:
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(877) 565-8860
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Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to thrive.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
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(800) 273-8255
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Crisis Text Line:
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Text START to 741-741
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Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. You can text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
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The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
and Transgender National Hotline:
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(888) 843-4564
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The LGBT National Youth Talk Line:
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(800) 246-7743
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Youth serving youth through age 25. 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 United States.
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The National Runaway Safe Line:
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(800) 786-2929
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Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life.
NRS staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.
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The True Colors United:
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(212) 461-4401
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The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves. True Colors United runs a database of service providers.
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National AIDS Hotline:
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(800) 342-AIDS
(800) 344-7432 (Spanish)
(800) 243-7889 (TDD)
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Q Chat Space:
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Q Chat Space
Hosts live chat discussions for LGBTQ+ youth. 13-19 years old
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LGBTQ+ Behavioral Clinic:
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University of Mississippi Health Center
Jackson, Mississippi
(601)-984-6925
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LGBTQ+ Mental Healthcare:
Pride Institute
(800) 547-7433
Chemical dependency/mental health referral and information hotline for the LGBTQ community.
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The Phoenix Rising Centers
https://www.phoenixrisingcenters.org
info@phoenixrisingcenters.org
(401) 441-5834
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Counseling/Behavioral Services:
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Caring Minds Consulting LLC
kristen@caringmindsconsulting.com
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Gender-Inclusive Language:
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Wordtips
word.tips/gender-inclusive-language
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LGBTQ+ College Information:
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Intelligent.com
LGBTQ+ College Student Guide
https://www.intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide
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Scholarships for LGBTQ+ College Students
www.edumed.org/financial-aid/scholarships/lgbtq-scholarships-resources
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LGBTQ+ Housing Discrimination:
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https://ipropertymanagement.com/guides/lgbtq-housing-discrimination
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Addiction and Rehab:
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Oxford Treatment Center
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Drug Addiction and Abuse LGBTQ+ Community
https://recoveryfirst.org/addiction-in-the-lgbtq-community/
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Landscape of LGBTQ+ and Gay-Friendly Rehabs
https://adcare.com/blog/the-need-for-lgbtq-treatment-programs
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LGBTQ+ Community Support Group
https://oxfordtreatment.com/blog/support-group-now-available-lgbtq-community
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https://rehabs.com/treatment/gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender
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addictioncenter.com/addiction/lgbtq/lgbtq-youth-addiction
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Addiction Resource
www.addictionresource.net/best-drug-rehab-centers/mississippi/gulfport/
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LGBTQ+ Alcohol Help
RehabSpot.com
www.rehabspot.com/alcohol/who-alcoholism-affects/lgbtq-community
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Alcohol Rehab Guide
www.alcoholrehabguide.org/Resources/LGBTQ-Alcoholism/
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ARK Behavioral Health
www.arkbh.com/resources-overcome-treatment-disparities-for-minorities
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Ohio Recovery Center
www.recoveryohio.org/substance-abuse-in-lgbtq-community
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BedRock Recovery Center
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Detox Rehabs
www.detoxrehabs.net/cities/gulfport-ms
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AddictionHelp.com
(866) 410-2669
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Voice Lessons:
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Your Lessons Now, LLC.
Online gender affirming voice lessons for feminization, masculinization, and androgynous.
contact@yourlessonsnow.com
(888) 318-7267
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Social Security Disability Guide:
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www.m-n-law.com/social-security-disability-insurance-benefits-guide
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LGBTQ+ Seniors:
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Housing
www.caring.com/caregivers/lgbtqia-senior-housing-options
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Loneliness and Isolation
www.payingforseniorcare.com/resources-for-seniors-experiencing-isolation-and-loneliness
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Gender Identity & Autism:
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www.elemy.com/studio/mood-disorders/autism-and-gender-identity
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Education:
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Online Master's Degrees for LGBTQIA+ Students www.onlinemastersdegrees.org/student-resources/lgbtqia-friendly-degrees
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