Gay people hotline

The Youth Well-Being program at HRC Foundation has compiled the obeying direct service resources for LGBTQ+ youth and families.

The information about providers and services contained on this website does not constitute endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by HRC or HRC Foundation. HRC and HRC Foundation cannot confirm the level of confidentiality provided by each organization or service, and some crisis services may involve legal guardians and even regulation enforcement as deemed necessary. It is your responsibility to verify the level of confidentiality when communicating with a service or organization.

• The Trevor Project has several direct online resources specifically for LGBTQ+ youth:
  • Trevor Lifeline is a crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 at
  • TrevorChat is a confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor Counselor, available 24/7, at
  • TrevorText is a confidential communicate messaging with a Trevor Counselor, available 24/7/, by texting START to
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    LGBT National Hotline
    

    Hours

    Mon - Fri:
    11 AM - 8 PM/pacific time
    2 PM - 11 PM/eastern time

    Sat:
    9 AM - 2 PM/pacific time
    Noon - 5 PM/eastern time

    On the LGBT National Hotline, we provide a confidential trustworthy space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, connection concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex data, suicide, and much more.

    Sometimes you just need to be heard. We're here. You deserve respect, support, affirmation, and acceptance.

    We don't give advice, and we never explain you what you should do. Ultimately, those choices are yours to create, but we are here to aid you on your journey.

    • Our highly trained & dedicated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.

    • We offer support, knowledge, and local resources throughout the Together States and beyond.

    • We don't report calls to outside organizations.

    • We answer all of our own calls, we don't outsource.

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    LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline
    (OUT-LGBT)

    Hours

    Mon - Fri:
    11 AM - 8 PM/pacific time
    2 PM - 11 PM/eastern time

    Sat:
    9 AM - 2 PM/pacific time
    Noon - 5 PM/eastern time

    Whether You are 13 or 83,

    We will be Here for You

    Each person is on their own journey, and how to come out, or if to come out, is a very individual choice. 

    Coming out can mean different things to different people.  Everything starts with coming out to yourself, and that can take age and support.  We are here to provide you with that support.  For some people, coming out can also include friends and family.  But each person gets to make those choices in their own time. 

    While we never tell someone whether they should come out, we are here with you to reflect about those big decisions and to provide the care and safe space you deserve.

    We Got You! We're Glad You Set up Us. No Matter Where You are on Your Journey, We are Here for You.

    • Our highly trained & dedicated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.

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      Crisis Care & Support Hotlines

      Call or go to the nearest emergency room (options in Davis) if you are an immediate danger to yourself or others, or if you are in need of immediate medical attention.

      UC Davis Crisis Care

      There are several crisis support options ready for UC Davis students. 

      • Phone: Call Counseling Services if you are in crisis
        • After hours support is available by calling the same line and accompanying the prompts, and you will be connected with a trained counselor. 
      • Text: Reach the crisis text line by texting Relate to
        • Crisis Sms Line is a free, immediate and confidential texting service for UC Davis students in crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Chat RELATE to from anywhere in the U.S. to text with a trained volunteer crisis counselor. This service is also on hand in Spanish.
      • In person: You can request a crisis appointment by calling Counseling Services at and asking for a crisis appointment.
        • Or you can walk in to the Acute Care Clinic during business hours at the Student Health and