LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources

🌈 LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources

Crisis & Emotional Support

1. The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
📞 1-866-488-7386 | Text START to 678678 | Chat available
🌐 thetrevorproject.org
24/7 confidential support for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis, or feeling suicidal or overwhelmed.

2. Trans Lifeline
📞 1-877-565-8860
🌐 translifeline.org
Peer support line run by and for trans people. Non-emergency and crisis support.

3. LGBT National Help Center
📞 Youth: 1-800-246-7743 | Adults: 1-888-843-4564
🌐 lgbthotline.org
Offers phone and chat-based peer support, as well as resources by location.

Community & Advocacy

7. PFLAG
🌐 pflag.org
Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people, parents, and allies. Local chapters nationwide.

8. Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
🌐 hrc.org
National advocacy organization promoting LGBTQ+ rights and well-being.

9. GLAAD
🌐 glaad.org
LGBTQ+ media advocacy, education, and cultural support.

Legal and Safety Support

10. Lambda Legal
🌐 lambdalegal.org
Legal support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals facing discrimination.

11. Transgender Law Center
🌐 transgenderlawcenter.org
Largest trans-led legal advocacy group in the U.S.

California-Specific LGBTQ+ Resources

12. LGBTQ Center OC (Orange County)
🌐 lgbtqcenteroc.org
Offers mental health services, youth programs, and community resources.

13. San Diego LGBT Community Center
🌐 thecentersd.org
Comprehensive support for LGBTQ+ people of all ages, including housing, health, and wellness services.

14. LA LGBT Center
🌐 lalgbtcenter.org
One of the largest LGBTQ+ centers in the world—offering health care, housing, legal, and mental health support.

🛠️ Please note: This resource list is a living document and is continuously being updated and expanded. While we do our best to keep it current, some links or information may change over time. If you know of a helpful, affirming resource that should be added, feel free to reach out!