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Focused on critical issues currently impacting the LGBTQ+ community, you'll find up-to-date information on topics such as forced relocation, anti-LGBTQ+ laws, and access to critical care.
These resources are designed to help you navigate and respond to these pressing challenges, offering guidance on legal rights, emergency support, advocacy strategies, and more. It's vital to stay informed and prepared during times of heightened risk. Protect and support your loved ones in these critical moments.
Crisis Resources (U.S.-Focused)
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ (English) or https://988lifeline.org/es/obten-ayuda/ (Spanish), or call 988
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Para los hablantes de español que están experimentando una crisis de suicidio, llame a la Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio al 888-628-9454 o envíe un mensaje de texto a la Línea de Texto de Crisis ('AYUDA' al 741741)
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Trans LifeLine: http://www.translifeline.org/ (English) or https://translifeline.org/es/ (Spanish) or call (877) 565-8860
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BlackLine (support & counseling with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens; prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)): https://www.callblackline.com/ or call 1 (800) 604-5841
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Desi LGBTQ+ Helpline for South Asians: https://www.deqh.org/ or call 908-367-3374
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Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/ or text HOME to 741741. Spanish: https://www.crisistextline.org/es/.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: https://www.nami.org/help or call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email helpline@nami.org. Spanish: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Hispanic-Latinx/La-salud-mental-en-la-comunidad-latina
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Anti-Violence Project Hotline: https://avp.org/get-help/call-our-hotline/ or call 212-714-1141
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National Runaway Safeline: https://www.1800runaway.org/ or call 1-800-786-2929
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/, text "START" to 88788, or call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) (TTY 1.800.787.3224). Spanish: https://espanol.thehotline.org/
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National Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org (English) or https://humantraffickinghotline.org/es (Spanish), or call 1-888-373-7888
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StrongHearts Native Helpline (domestic, dating, and sexual violence support for Native Americans): https://strongheartshelpline.org or call 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
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Rape Abuse & Incest National Network / National Sexual Assault Hotline: https://rainn.org/ (Spanish: https://www.rainn.org/es) or call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
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National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention: https://theactionalliance.org/about-us/contact-us
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National Child Abuse Helpline: https://www.childhelphotline.org/ or call 800.422.4453
International Resources
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Befrienders Worldwide (emotional support to people who are suicidal or in distress): https://www.befrienders.org
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Find a Helpline: https://findahelpline.com/
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Suicide.org International Hotlines: http://suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
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Crisis Text Line (UK, Canada, Ireland): https://www.crisistextline.org/about-us/where-we-are/
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International Railroad for Queer Refugees (IRQR) (specific to Turkey): https://irqr.net or call +(1) 416 985 7456
The Lambda Legal Trans Youth in Sports Conversation Guide is here to help have difficult conversations about trans youth in sports. Whether that’s with loved ones or coworkers, this guide gives ideas for how to answer hard questions, ask thoughtful questions in return, and use these moments to build connection rather than division. https://lambdalegal.org/
Mama Dragons has partnered with powerful advocacy organizations across the country to create a series of educational courses that teach parents of LGBTQ+ children and allies how to have courageous conversations in all the places where decisions are made that impact our LGBTQ+ families.
In "Under Fire," a new series of reports, MAP connects the dots on the varied ways that LGBTQ people are under siege from a targeted and coordinated campaign to undermine equality and ultimately erase LGBTQ people from public life. (sourced from MAP - Movement Advancement Project)
GLAAD’s Social Media Safety Index (SMSI) continues to stand as the leading analysis of anti-LGBTQ online hate and disinformation, with a determined focus on increasing safety for LGBTQ social media users.
(sourced from GLAAD)
Cruel laws banning best-practice gender-affirming care have passed in 25 states across the country – and as a result, thousands of transgender youth and their families are being forced to travel extreme distances and take on significant expenses just to get the care they need.
The Trans Youth Emergency Project is here to help families navigate this complex and exhausting maze, offering logistical and financial support.
(Sourced from Campaign for Southern Equality)
The Trevor Project compiled this guide to online safety to help navigate the internet more securely.
A list of resources and organizations that may provide emergency funding to individuals and families impacted by anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, to relocate or to access care or services outside of your current state of residence.
(Sourced from HRC)
Many states have shield laws to protect patients and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming health care. This guide, created by UCLA’s Center for Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy in partnership with the Williams Institute, provides a comprehensive analysis of the protections provided in each state’s shield law.
Given the upcoming administration’s anti-trans track record, the trans community is preparing for increased political and legal attacks. Whether you're younger or older, single or married, parenting or not –and no matter how long you’ve been out as trans—it’s worth taking the time for a legal “checkup.” In the Advocates For Trans Equality's Trans Survival Guide, they outline steps that can help you protect yourself.
Get Out and Vote!
Find everything you need to vote in your state election center. (sourced from vote.org)
If you’re a voter wondering what you should do if you feel intimidated or targeted at the polls, you are not alone. Here are six things you should do if you experience or witness intimidation.
Sourced by ACLU.org
A state by state guide for everything you need to know about the voting rules where you live.
First time and seasoned voters all need a plan before casting their ballot. Make a plan and get prepared to go to the polls.
