International & Global Networks
The Trevor Project – International Resources
Crisis support for LGBTQ youth in the U.S. (24/7 via phone/text/chat), plus a curated list of international hotlines and directories.
thetrevorproject.org/resources
Outright International
Global organization focused on LGBTQIA+ rights advocacy, research, and partnership-building.
outrightinternational.org en.wikipedia.org
Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN) – LGBTQI+ Working Group
Network of NGOs and professionals working to expand LGBTQI+ mental health services in low- and middle-income countries.
mentalhealthcoalition.org
Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative
Research and intervention programs addressing LGBTQ mental health globally.
medicine.yale.edu
United Kingdom
MindLine Trans+
0300 330 5468 (Fridays, 20:00–23:00 UK time)
Confidential emotional support helpline for trans, non-binary, gender-fluid individuals, families, and allies.
mindlinetrans.org.uk
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
0300 330 0630 / 0800 0119 100 (daily, 10:00–22:00)
Offers phone, email, and chat support.
switchboard.lgbt
The Beaumont Society
01582 412220 (24/7)
National information line for the transgender community.
beaumontsociety.org.uk
Mermaids
0808 801 0400
Phone: Monday–Friday, 09:00–21:00; Live chat: 13:00–20:30
Support for gender-diverse youth and families.
mermaidsuk.org.uk
Gendered Intelligence
0800 640 8046
Provides phone, WhatsApp, and email support for trans individuals.
genderedintelligence.co.uk
LGBT Foundation
0345 3 30 30 30 (Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00; weekend hours vary)
Support with emotional wellbeing and sexual health.
lgbt.foundation
Galop (UK)
National helpline for LGBT survivors of abuse, hate crime, conversion therapy, and interaction with police.
galop.org.uk essex.gov.uk+3somerset.gov.uk+3gires.org.uk+3en.wikipedia.org
Ireland
LGBT Ireland
1800 929 539 (helpline) / 01 907 3707 (Trans Family Support Line)
Available seven days a week.
BeLonG To Youth Services
Supports LGBTQ youth (14–23) via phone, webchat, and in-person services.
belongto.org
Canada
Egale Canada
Bilingual national advocacy, research, and resources for LGBTQIA+ communities.
egale.ca
Interligne
1‑888‑505‑1010 (24/7)
Bilingual crisis support via phone, text, email, and chat.
interligne.co
United States
The Trevor Project
1‑866‑488‑7386 / Text “START” to 678‑678 / Chat (24/7)
Online crisis counseling for LGBTQ youth.
thetrevorproject.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline / 988
24/7 crisis support in English and Spanish.
988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text “START” to 741‑741 for 24/7 support.
crisistextline.org
LGBT National Hotline
888‑843‑4564 — Peer support via phone, chat, email.
lgbthotline.org
LGBT National Youth Talkline
800‑246‑7743 (under 25 only).
lgbthotline.org
Trans Lifeline
877‑565‑8860 — Peer-led support for trans individuals.
translifeline.org
True Colors United
212‑461‑4401 — Advocacy/support for homeless LGBTQ youth.
truecolorsunited.org
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
877‑360‑5428 (24/7, English/Spanish).
sageusa.org
PFLAG National
Support through local chapters.
pflag.org
GLMA – Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality
Directory of LGBTQ-affirming providers.
glma.org
APA – LGBTQ+ Psychology Resources
Research and materials on LGBTQ mental wellness.
apa.org/pi/lgbt
Australia & New Zealand
Lifeline Australia
13 11 14 (24/7)
lifeline.org.au
QLife
1800 184 527 (15:00–00:00 AEST)
Anonymous LGBTIQ peer support via phone and chat.
qlife.org.au
Rainbow Door (Victoria)
1800 729 367 (10:00–17:00 daily)
Peer counseling and referrals.
rainbowdoor.org.au
eheadspace / headspace
Online/phone mental health support for ages 12–25.
headspace.org.au
Transgender Victoria
Peer support, advocacy, mental health services.
transgendervictoria.com
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
National organization addressing mental health and wellbeing.
lgbtiqhealth.org.au
Beyond Blue
24/7 support line for anxiety and depression; includes LGBTIQ+ resources.
beyondblue.org.au
ReachOut Australia
Online mental health resources including LGBTIQ+ support.
reachout.com.au
Europe (Germany, Belgium, Switzerland)
TelefonSeelsorge (Germany)
0800‑111 0111, 0800‑111 0222; chat & email 24/7
telefonseelsorge.de
Nummer gegen Kummer (Youth, Germany)
116 111 (Mo–Fr 14:00–20:00; Sat 14:00–18:00)
nummergegenkummer.de
Queer Help (Germany)
0800‑133 6446 — LGBTQIA+ support (hours vary).
queerhelp.de
Lesbenberatung Berlin
030‑215 2000 (Mo–Fr 09:00–20:00)
lesbenberatung-berlin.de
Schwulenberatung Berlin
030‑233 690 70 (Mo–Fr 09:00–20:00)
schwulenberatungberlin.de
Aidshilfe Telefonberatung (Germany)
0180‑33 19411 (Mo–Fri 09:00–21:00; Sun 12:00–14:00)
aidshilfe.de
Anti-discrimination Agency (Germany)
0800‑546‑546 5 (Mo–Thu 09:00–15:00)
antidiskriminierungsstelle.de
Lumi (Belgium)
0800‑99 533 (Mon/Wed/Thu 18:30–21:15); online chat via lumi.be
lumi.be
Transgender Infopoint (Belgium)
0800‑96 316
Switzerland LGBTI+ Hotline
0800‑133 133
PARSPAS support: +41 27 321 21 21
La Main Tendue (Suicide prevention): 143
lgbt-switzerland.ch
Asia, Africa & Latin America
Rainbow Voices (Chennai, India)
Queer-affirmative counseling and community support.
Search “Rainbow Voices Chennai” online.
Chingusai (South Korea)
“Heart Connection” youth suicide prevention (responses within 48 hours).
chingusai.net
Dding Dong (South Korea)
Crisis center with shelter and psychological services.
ddingdong.kr
Korean Lesbian Counseling Center
Phone/chat counseling for LGBTQ+ women in South Korea.
klcc.or.kr
Oogachaga (Singapore)
6226 2002 / WhatsApp 8592 0609 (Tue–Thu 19:00–22:00; Sat 14:00–17:00)
oogachaga.org.sg
Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association
1925 — Phone and chat counseling.
tongzhi.org.tw
Thailand Mental Health/Samaritan Hotline
1323 (Ministry of Health); 02‑713‑6793 (Samaritan); English: 02‑713‑6791.
samartianfoundation
LGBT Network / Rainbow House (Russia)
8‑800‑555‑73‑74, 8‑800‑555‑08‑68 — Confidential support and legal advice.
Triangle Project (South Africa)
021‑712‑6699 — Helpline and support services.
triangle.org.za
OUT South Africa
0860 688 688 — Office hours support for LGBTI communities.
out.org.za
Sourire de Reda (Casablanca, Morocco)
+212 5 22 87 47 40 / +212 6 62 58 95 70
sourire2reda.org
Stichting 113 Zelfmoordpreventie (Netherlands)
113 or 0800 0113 (24/7), chat available.
113.nl
1737 Helpline (New Zealand)
Text or call 1737 (available 24/7).
1737.org.nz
Online Therapy & Refugee Crisis Support
Pride Counseling (via BetterHelp)
Subscription-based online therapy with LGBTQIA+-affirming professionals.
pridecounseling.com
Pride Institute
Addiction and mental health services; referral via PFLAG.
800‑547‑7433
pride-institute.com
Rainbow Railroad
Assists LGBTQ refugees with evacuation and resettlement.
rainbowrailroad.org
Transvanilla & Lambda Warsaw (Poland/Hungary)
Support for LGBTQ refugees, including housing and counseling.
Search both via Google for latest contact details.
Community & Educational Resources
GLSEN (USA)
School anti-bullying programs and support.
glsen.org
GLAAD
Media advocacy and racial justice initiatives for LGBTQ communities.
glaad.org
Elton John AIDS Foundation
Global peer-support and HIV/youth mental health programming.
eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org
WPATH
International standards of care for transgender health professionals.
wpath.org
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