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Offers support services such as:
Youth Support
- A Community for LGBTQ+ Teens
- The link above provides online discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19. It is not a forum. It is live and chat based; there is no video or audio. Everyone is chatting during the same pre-scheduled time. Conversations are facilitated by experienced staff who work at LGBTQ+ centers around the country. Q Chat Space facilitators are NOT mental health professionals.
Advocacy
- Fighting for LGBTQ+ peoples' rights
Aging Individuals
- LGBTQ+ elderly who face dual discrimination due to age and sexual orientation or gender identity.
- LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline: (877) 360-5428
- Legal Support
Alcohol and Drugs
- Online Substance Use Support Groups
- Smoking Cessation
HIV & STI Screening/ Prevention
- To schedule an appointment, call (716) 852-7743
Safety and Inclusion
- LGBTQ+ homophobic / transphobic violence
- Assistance reporting to police
- Reporting a hate crime (888) 392-3644
Online Support Services
Transitioning
- Supports transgender people in ALL stages of coming out
- Support Group Registration
Crisis/Suicide
- Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
- The Trevor Project - Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
- Trevor Lifeline (866) 488-7386
- Text: Send "Start" to 678678
- Chat: Reach a Counselor
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273- TALK (8255)
