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LGBTQ+ Crisis Support
General Support
| Resource | About | Get Connected |
|---|---|---|
| LGBT National Help Center | - LGBTQ-specific support, including support with coming out, relationships, safer sex, and bullying - Available 4 PM to 12 AM (M-F) and 12 PM to 5 PM (Sat) |
Call: 1-800-246-7743 (youth) Call: 1-888-234-7243 (seniors) Call: 1-888-843-4564 (all ages) |
Anti-Violence
| Resource | About | Get Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Violence Hotline | - Support for LGBTQ and HIV-affected survivors of any type of violence, as well as those who love and support survivors and those who have lost friends and family to violence
- Available 24/7 every day of the year
- Available in Spanish |
Call: 212-714-1124 |
| Domestic Violence Hotline | - Support for all people experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship
- Available 24/7 every day of the year
- Available in Spanish and for those who are hard of hearing |
Call: 1-800-799-7233
Call: 1-800-787-3324
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| Sexual Assault Hotline | - Sexual assault support for people of all ages
- Available 24/7 every day of the year
- Available in Spanish and for those who are hard of hearing |
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE
Call: 1-800-810-7440 (deaf or hard of hearing)
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| Victim Services Center - Local Rape Crisis Center |
- Support for victims/survivors of sexual assault for people aged 5 and older
- Available 24/7 every day of the year
- Available in other languages not limited to Spanish, with interpreter services available for anyone with limited English proficiency and for those who are hard of hearing - In-person support at the hospital or police department or through the criminal justice system
- Trauma-informed therapy, counseling, and support groups at no cost, virtual or in-person
- Assist with filing for victim compensation or protection orders
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Call: 1-888-521-0983 |
Housing
| Resource | About | Get Connected |
|---|---|---|
| National Runaway Safeline | - Support for youth who have run away from home, are considering running away from home, or are otherwise feeling unsafe at home - Available 24/7 every day of the year |
Call: 1-800-786-2929 Message |
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Montgomery County |
- Human services support for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties
- Available 24/7 every day of the year
- Available in Spanish and for those who are hard of hearing |
Call: 2-1-1 Call: 1-866-964-7922 Text: 898-211 |
Mental Health
| Resource | About | Get Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Text Line | - Crisis support, including support for anxiety, depression, bullying, self-harm, and loneliness - Available 24/7 every day of the year from anywhere in the United States |
Text: HOME to 741741 |
| Montgomery County Mobile Crisis Support |
- Mobile crisis supports and management for children, teens, adults and families
- Available 24/7 every day of the year
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Call: 1-855-634-HOPE (4673) |
| National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | - Crisis support and suicide prevention for people of all ages
- Available 24/7 every day of the year
- Available in Spanish and for those who are hard of hearing |
Call: 1-888-234-7243
Call: 1-888-628-9454 (en español) Call: 1-800-799-4889 (deaf or hard of hearing) |
| Trans Lifeline | - Crisis support and suicide prevention for transgender and gender non-conforming people of all ages - Available 10 AM to 4 AM EST |
Call: 1-877-565-8860 |
| Trevor Project | - Crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth under the age of 25 - Available 24/7 every day of the year |
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
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| Victim Services Center - Local Victim Service Agency |
- Support for victims/survivors of crime for people aged 5 and older
- Available 24/7 every day of the year
- Available in other languages not limited to Spanish, with interpreter services available for anyone with limited English proficiency and for those who are hard of hearing - In-person support at the hospital or police department or through the criminal justice system
- Trauma-informed therapy, counseling, and support groups at no cost, virtual or in-person
- Assist with filing for victim compensation or protection orders
|
Call: 1-888-521-0983 |
Older Adults
| Resource | About | Get Connected |
|---|---|---|
| LGBT National Senior Hotline (SAGE) |
- Support for LGBTQ older adults who are in crisis, want someone to talk to, or are looking for more information related to healthcare, transportation, counseling, legal services, and emotional support programs - Available 24/7 every day of the year
- Available in Spanish |
Call: 1-877-360-5428 |
| LGBT National Help Center | - LGBTQ-specific support, including support with coming out, relationships, safer sex, and bullying - Available 4 PM to 12 AM (M-F) and 12 PM to 5 PM (Sat) |
Call: 1-888-234-7243 |