ontario cares
Ontario Cares is a county-based resource that harnesses the power of community to help whenever you need support. emergency line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Text Line: HELLO to 741741
TTY Users: 1-800-799-4889
Online Chat
trans lifeline
Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support that’s been divested from police since day one. Their anonymous hotline is run by and for trans people. Call the hotline at 1-877-565-8860
the trevor project
The Trevor Project supports LGBTQ+ youth with free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide. Their trained crisis counselors offer support via calls, chats, or texts.
SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders)
The Sage hotline connects LGBTQ+ older people who want to talk to friendly responders ready to listen. You can reach the Sage LGBTQ+ hotline 24/7 at 1-877-360-5428
lgbt national help center
The LGBT National Help Center offers peer support staffed by trained LGBTQIA+ identified community members, never bots or AI. They can give you a safe space to talk, respect, acceptance and affirmation, supportive listening (not advice), answers to factual questions, local, national, and international resources. Their programs include hotlines, online peer support chat, weekly moderated youth group chat rooms, email services, and publicly accessible online databases of resources.
