oSTEM is committed to supporting all of our members across all spectrums of diversity. We recognize that our LGBTQIA+ community faces mental health conditions just like the rest of the population. However, LGBTQIA+ people may experience more negative mental health outcomes due to prejudice and other biases.

Here is a short list of LGBTQIA+ support resources you may find helpful:

THRIVE Lifeline

What is it?

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to chat with a qualified LGBTQIA+ crisis responder, our partners at THRIVE Lifeline are here for you.

THRIVE Lifeline’s text based crisis hotline brings together experienced suicide interveners partnered with oSTEM to help keep you safe during times of acute mental health crises. If you are not in an acute crisis, but are dealing with stress as you navigate identity, orientation, or barriers to academic and professional entry, THRIVE can help! Together, we are here to support your whole-self and we’re happy to help you during these troubling times.

Contact Information:

Text 'oSTEM' to +1 (313) 662-8209 anytime, from anywhere.

Available 24/7/365, Must be 18 years or older

Thrive Lifeline

The Trevor Project

What is it?

A non-judgmental hotline for those 25 years old and below with LGBTQ-sensitive trained counselors you can contact through a call, text, or chat during a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts.

Contact information:

a) Trevor Lifeline
1-866-488-7386
Available 24/7
Free

b) TrevorText
Text the word START to 678678
Available 24/7
Standard messaging rates apply

c) TrevorChat
Enter the online portal on The Trevor Project’s website
Available 24/7
Free

TREVOR PROJECT

SAGE

What is it?

Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline. Older LGBT people who want to talk can be connected with friendly responders who are ready to listen. If you are an LGBT elder or care for one, call the free SAGE Hotline, toll-free 24/7.

Contact information:

Toll Free

877-360-LGBT (5428)

Available 24/7

SAGE Hotline

Trans Lifeline

What is it?

A 24/7 hotline available in the U.S. and Canada staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline is primarily for transgender people in a crisis, from struggling with gender identity to thoughts of self-harm.

Contact information:

a) United States
1-877-565-8860
Available 24/7

b) Canada
1-877-330-6366
Available 24/7

TRANS LIFELINE

GLBT National Help Center

What is it?

The GLBT National Help Center provides telephone, online chat, and email peer-support. They speak with callers of all ages about bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, coming out, relationships, safer sex, and more. They also have a massive resource database for social and support groups, gay-friendly religious organizations, sports, leagues, student groups, and more.

Contact information:

a) Toll-Free National Hotline
1-888-843-4564
Monday – Friday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET

b) Youth Talkline
1-800-246-7743
Monday – Friday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
For teens and young adults up to age 25

c) Online Peer-Support Chat
Monday – Friday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
One-on-one confidential peer support; not for casual chatting.
Chat here

d) Trans Teens Online Talk Group
Weekly moderated group for trans teens ages 12 – 19
Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. ET
Join the group here

e) The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard of New York
1-212-989-0999
Monday – Friday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET
Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
NYC hotline providing peer-support and information on local resources

GLBT HELP CENTER

Fenway Health Helpline

What is it?

Fenway Health provides information, help, and referrals to LGBT callers. They also have a peer listening line.

Contact information:

a) LGBT Helpline (25+)
1-617-267-9001
Toll-free: 1-888-340-4528
Monday – Saturday 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET

b) Peer Listening Line (25 and under)
1-617-267-2535
Toll-free: 1-800-399-PEER
Monday – Saturday 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET

FENWAY HELPLINE

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