Hotlines:
LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Monday-Friday 4pm-12am, Saturday 12-5pm ET
LGBT National Help Center’s free all-ages confidential hotline can help with coming out issues, gender and sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS, anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
LGBT National Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743
Monday-Friday 4pm-12am, Saturday 12-5pm ET
LGBT National Help Center’s free and confidential hotline for the LGBT+ and questioning community ages 25 and younger.
LGBT National Senior Hotline: (888) 234-7243
Monday-Friday 4pm-12am, Saturday 12-5pm ET
LGBT National Help Center’s free and confidential hotline for the LGBT+ and questioning community ages 50 and above.
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
Available 24/7
A free and confidential phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Callers are welcome who need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
24/7 Crisis Resources:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
The National support hotline provides free and confidential support 24/7 for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources for all. Also available via chat.
TrevorLifeline: (866) 488-7386
The Trevor Project’s crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBT+ young people under 25. Available via phone, text or chat.
Long Island Crisis Center Hotline: (516) 679-1111
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention counseling are available 24/7; counselors also provide information and referrals. Online and mobile chat counseling are also available 7 days a week from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Response Crisis Center Hotline: (631) 751-7500
Crisis counselors provide intervention, support, guidance, and referrals to support groups, clinicians, mental health clinics, other hotlines, and a host of other community programs and services. Connect with a counselor via phone, email or chat.
Further Resources:
GLBT Near Me
The largest collection of LGBT+ resources online, topping 15,000 listings. Find the closest social and support resources, community centers, youth groups, and much more.
LGBT Network Business Directory
Provides an important platform for business owners to advertise their services to an LGBT and allied audience in Long Island and Queens, and helps members of the community find local businesses that are supportive of LGBT people. Additionally, employers seeking to recruit LGBT and allied workers have a quick, easy way to reach a more inclusive audience.
Youth & Young Adults:
Pride for Youth
A Long Island Crisis Center service for LGBT+ young people through age 30 with a mission to enhance the health, wellness, and cultural competency of young people through education, support services, and youth development.
PFLAG Long Island
Part of a national organization of parents, families, friends, and allies united with the LGBT+ community to move equality forward.
Safe Schools Initiative
An LGBT Network base of services and programs to help students and staff develop a school culture that fosters support, understanding, and respect for LGBT youth, families, and educators.
GLSEN
A national network of educators, students, and local chapters working to ensure that every student has a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education.
It Gets Better
A nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect LGBT+ youth around the globe.
The Trevor Project
A leading national organization providing crisis intervention services to LGBT+ young people under 25.
LGBT National Help Center Youth Chat Room
Weekly virtual chat rooms for LGBT+ young people under 19; youth have the option to watch the chats if they are not ready to join.
Adults:
LGBT Network
An association of non-profit organizations working to serve the LGBT+ community of Long Island and Queens throughout the lifespan. Each organization works to end homophobia and transphobia, to provide a home and safe space for the LGBT+ community, and to advocate for equality.
GLAAD
A dynamic media force tackling tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.
Seniors:
SAGE
Advocacy & Services for GLBT Elders; a national advocacy and services organization looking out for LGBT elders.
SAGE LI
A bi-county non-profit dedicated to meeting the needs of the Long Island LGBT+ senior community.
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
The country’s first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to LGBT+ older adults.