This page covers mental health crisis support for LGBTQIA+ people, including sensitive topics such as emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and abuse. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services right now. This page provides guidance and pathways but does not replace professional or emergency care.
This page is designed for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other gender and sexual minority people who are facing a mental health crisis right now. Below you’ll find pathways, crisis support options, and routes to help that are identity-affirming and safe.
If life is at risk or you feel unsafe, start here:
Call local emergency number (911, 112, 000, etc.) if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
Call Emergency →Call or text your local suicide prevention number where available.
Text or online options if calling feels too hard right now.
Choose what matches your situation best right now:
Support and guidance created with LGBTQIA+ safety and respect at the centre.
Crisis support pathways for young LGBTQIA+ people.
What to say, what to do, and how to help someone you care about.
Links to organisations and peer networks around the world.
Non-emergency support communities and peer-led spaces.
