Suicide Resources for LGBT

Suicide is NEVER the answer, getting help is the answer.

If you are suicidal, have attempted suicide, or are a suicide survivor, you will find help, hope, comfort, understanding, support, love and extensive resources here.

Suicide Hotlines

If you are feeling suicidal right now, call 911 and someone will help you.

Confidential help is also available at these phone numbers and websites below.
866-4-U-Trevor, 866-488-7386 - For GLBT or questionning  youth
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Text Telephone: 1-800-799-4TTY, (1-800-799-4889)
Military Veterans Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK, press 1
Suicide Hotline in Spanish: 1-800-273-TALK, press 2
Go to http://www.suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html for local suicide hotlines in your state or country
Go to http://www.suicide.org for extensive suicide resources and information


LGBT Suicide Prevention Organizations

The Trevor Project
thetrevorproject.org
Email: info@thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. Every day, The Trevor Project saves lives through its free and confidential helpline, its website and its educational services.

Suicide.org
suicide.org
Email: Kevin@Suicide.org
Mission is to prevent suicides, support suicide survivors, and educate the public about suicide.

GLBT National Youth Talkline
Toll-free 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
http://www.glnh.org
Email: youth@GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org
HOURS:
Monday thru Friday from 5pm to 9pm, Pacific Time
(Monday thru Friday from 8pm to Midnight, Eastern Time)

The GLBT National Youth Talkline provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.

GLBT National Hotline
Toll-free 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
http://www.glnh.org
Email: glnh@GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org

HOURS:
Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, Pacific Time
Saturday from 9am to 2pm, Pacific Time
(Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight, Eastern Time
Saturday from Noon to 5pm, Eastern Time)

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.

LGBT Suicide News

Steve Rothaus - MiamiHerald.com

2010-02-08
Steve RothausMiamiHerald.com... welfare of local businesses and numerous organizations that provide services to LGBT youth, people living with HIV/AIDS, suicide prevention hotlines, ...and more »

Ohio Teacher Parades Long-Haired Boy as a Girl - EDGE Boston

2010-02-08
Ohio Teacher Parades Long-Haired Boy as a GirlEDGE BostonNearly two-thirds (63%) of LGBT students said they had heard such remarks from teachers or other school staff, according to GLSEN's 2007 National School ...

'Kick it Out' director defends anti-homophobia film - PinkNews.co.uk

2010-02-08
'Kick it Out' director defends anti-homophobia filmPinkNews.co.uk“The project team consulted a wide range of members of the LGBT community, including formal consultations with respected charity Stonewall, campaigner Peter ...and more »

LGBT Legislators Urge Feinstein, Boxer to Sponsor Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell - California Progress Report

2010-02-04
LGBT Legislators Urge Feinstein, Boxer to Sponsor Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't TellCalifornia Progress ReportOne of those service members told Kehoe of the suicide of his friend and fellow member following “unmerciful harassment” by fellow sailors. ...and more »

Gay/lesbian programs director opening opportunities for LGBT community - Central Michigan Life

2010-02-03
Central Michigan LifeGay/lesbian programs director opening opportunities for LGBT communityCentral Michigan LifeJolliff said from research, students trying to come out without support have high risks of alcohol abuse, suicide and dropping out of college. ...and more »