LGBTQIA+ Community Resources & Self-Help Support Groups
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LGBTQ Hotlines
LGBT Hotline
Online Peer Support Chat
Coming Our Support Hotline
Youth Talkline
PFLAGย is the nationโs largest LGBTQ+ family and ally organization, with over 400 local chapters dedicated to creating safe communities for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. PFLAG LA has monthly meetings with some that focus on gender identity.
PFLAG
PFLAG Los Angeles
Transgender Lifeline & Support Groups
Trans Lifelineย (877) 565-8860 provides peer support for the transgender community and is run by and for trans people.
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Communityย (800) 273-8255
This page offers information and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals who are struggling with suicidal feelings or mental health crises.
Youth TAY Resources & Support Groups
Trevor Project Lifelineย (800) 788-7386
The Trevor Lifeline provides support to LGBTQ youths and allies in crisis or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.
Colors Youth
This non-profit organization provides free and unlimited mental health services for LGBTQ-identified youths ages 25 and younger.
It Gets Better Project
The It Gets Better Project inspires people across the globe to share their stories and remind the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth that hope is out there, and it will get better
Rainbow Labs
Rainbow Labs offers LGBTQ+ youth mentorship programs so youth can find their community, peers, and safe spaces earlier on while gaining a sense of empowerment to propel them into bright futures.
Elder Hotline:
SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotlineย (877) 360-LGBT (5428) The SAGE Hotline connect LGBT older people and their caregivers with friendly responders who are ready to listen.
Senior Hotline
HIV Support Groups
7 Best HIV Support Groups
www.chirpla.org/sites/chirpla.org/files/u500/HIV%20Support%20Group%20_0.pdf
Underserved Communities
Black LGBTQIA Resorces & Support Groups
Latin X LGBTQ Resources & Support
AAPA Asian & Pacific Islanders Resources & Support Groups
JQSA (Jewish Queer Straight Alliance)
LGBTQIA focused ACA meetingsย Adult Children of Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families (ACA)
Sex And Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)ย Select Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgende
Gay and Sober / Addiction related LGBTQIA+ meetings
Community Centers
A national resource that provides LGBTQ+ community with free & confidential support and referral resources via phone, text, and chat.
Los Angeles LGBT Centerย This center offers a broad range of health & social services, cultural education, and leadership development resources for the LGBTQ+ community in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Health, Mental Health & Services
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) LGBTQI Page
This page highlights the unique mental health needs of the LGBTQ+ community and includes hotlines and resources to help address those needs.
211 LAโs LGBTQ+ Page
This page includes information on free and low-cost health, human, and social services for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in LA County.
Trevor Projectย Provides resources and support for all LGBTQIA Communities
LGBTQIA+ Organizations on Social Media:
Additional sources provided by Mental Health America:
Intersex Identities & Mental Health
Neuroqueer Identities & Mental Health
How do I feel comfortable in my body?
What do I say if Iโm misgendered?
Am I poly?
Significant dates:
March 31 International Transgender Day of Visibility
April 17 Day of Silence to protest bullying of LGBTQ+ students
April 26 Lesbian Visibility Day
May 17 International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
May 22 Harvey Milk Day
June is Pride Month, but Pride events can occur throughout the year.
June 28 Stonewall Riots Anniversary. – Also known as Pride Day
July 14 Non-Binary Awareness Week
September 22 Celebrate Bisexuality Day
October LGBTQ+ History month
October 11 National Coming Out Day
November 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance
December 1 World AI
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