Gay Helplines

QLife

National peer support, counselling and referral line for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse people, plus free webchat.

Lifeline Australia

24/7 crisis support for anyone in distress, including suicide prevention and safety planning.

Minus18

Youth-led support, resources and community for LGBTQIA+ young people under 25.

ACON

NSW-based health, wellbeing and counselling services for sexuality and gender diverse communities, including trans counselling.

Rainbow Door

Victorian helpline for LGBTQ+ people and families experiencing family or intimate partner violence.

OUTline NZ

Confidential rainbow community support line — call, text or webchat to talk with a trained volunteer.

RainbowYOUTH

Support, information and advocacy for queer and gender diverse youth.

1737 — Need to Talk?

Free 24/7 mental health and addiction support line for all New Zealanders.

Rainbow Pride Foundation Fiji

Community support, advocacy and referral for rainbow communities in Fiji and the wider Pacific.

Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network

Regional network connecting Pacific LGBTQ+ organisations and providing peer support.

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

Confidential listening service for LGBTQ+ people — call, email or instant message about anything on your mind.

Samaritans

24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling to cope, including suicidal thoughts.

MindOut

LGBTQ+ mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people — advice, advocacy and peer support.

Stonewall

Information and advocacy on rights at work, school and in public life across the UK.

LGBT Ireland

National helpline and online chat offering support for LGBTQ+ people, families and friends.

Text 50808

Free 24/7 crisis text line — text “LGBT” to 50808 to talk with a trained volunteer.

BeLonG To Youth Services

Support, information and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer young people.

SOS Homophobie

Listening line for victims of anti-LGBT+ discrimination and violence, with legal and psychological guidance.

Le Refuge

Emergency accommodation and support for young LGBTQ+ people rejected by their families.

3114 — Prévention du suicide

National 24/7 suicide prevention line, staffed by trained care professionals.

LSVD+

Germany’s largest lesbian and gay federation — counselling referrals, legal advice and anti-discrimination support.

Schwulenberatung Berlin

Berlin counselling centre for gay, bisexual, trans and HIV-positive people, including refugees.

Telefonseelsorge

Free, anonymous 24/7 crisis counselling by phone, chat or email.

FELGTBI+

National LGTBI federation — support, advice and referral to local associations across Spain.

028 — Atención a personas LGTBI

State helpline for LGBTI people facing discrimination or violence, with psychological and legal support.

Gay Help Line

National listening and support line for LGBTQ+ people, run with local associations.

Telefono Amico Italia

Emotional support line for anyone feeling alone or in crisis.

COC Nederland

Oldest LGBTQ+ organisation in the world — local branches, advice and discrimination reporting.

Switchboard (Stichting Switchboard)

Anonymous listening line and chat for questions about sexuality and gender.

113 Zelfmoordpreventie

24/7 suicide prevention line and chat support.

çavaria

Flemish LGBTQ+ federation — support, advice and referrals to local groups.

Centre d’Action Laïque — RainbowHouse

Brussels rainbow house hosting associations, events and support services.

ILGA Portugal

Support centre for LGBTQ+ people — psychological support, legal advice and anti-violence reporting.

SNS 24

National health line offering psychological counselling and referral.

RFSL

Swedish federation for LGBTQ+ rights — counselling, support groups and local chapters.

Mind Självmordslinjen

Suicide prevention line and chat, open around the clock.

Skeiv Ungdom

Organisation for queer youth — local groups, chat service and school resources.

Mental Helse Hjelpetelefonen

Anonymous mental health line, open 24/7.

LGBT+ Danmark

Counselling, support groups and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people in Denmark.

Livslinien

Crisis line and chat for people in suicidal crisis, plus support for the bereaved.

Seta ry

National LGBTQ+ rights organisation — counselling, peer groups and regional associations.

MIELI Mental Health Finland

Crisis helpline and chat in Finnish, Swedish and English.

Kampania Przeciw Homofobii (KPH)

Anti-discrimination support, legal advice and psychological help for LGBTQ+ people.

Lambda Warszawa

Warsaw support centre with a helpline, psychological support and legal counselling.

116 123 — Kryzysowy telefon zaufania

Free 24/7 emotional support line for adults in crisis.

Colour Youth

Athens-based LGBTQ+ youth community offering peer support and referrals.

1056 — Γραμμή Ψυχοκοινωνικής Υποστήριξης

National psychosocial support and suicide prevention line.

MGRM — Malta LGBTIQ Rights Movement

Support, counselling and advocacy for LGBTIQ people in Malta and Gozo.

Pink Cross

Swiss LGBTQ+ organisation offering counselling, legal advice and community groups.

Die dritte Option / Dialogai

Geneva-based association supporting gay and bisexual men with counselling and HIV prevention.

143 — Die Dargebotene Hand

Anonymous crisis listening line available 24/7.

HOSI Wien

Vienna LGBTQ+ centre with counselling, groups and legal information.

Telefonseelsorge Österreich

Free 24/7 crisis line and online chat.

Samtökin ’78

Iceland’s national LGBTQ+ organisation — counselling, support groups and schooling resources.

Prague Pride / Queer Prague

Community hub with support referrals, events and legal information for LGBTQ+ people.

The Trevor Project

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25 — call, text or chat 24/7.

Trans Lifeline

Peer support by and for trans people, including microgrants and ID-change help.

LGBT National Help Center

Free confidential support lines for coming out, relationships, and discrimination, plus youth and senior lines.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

National 24/7 crisis line with LGBTQ+-affirming counsellors and text support.

LGBT YouthLine

Peer support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning and two-spirit youth, by phone and text.

Trans Lifeline Canada

Peer support line for trans and questioning people, staffed by trans volunteers.

Egale Canada

National advocacy and resources on LGBTQ+ rights, schools and workplaces.

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Bilingual 24/7 suicide prevention helpline available across Canada.

Fundación Arcoíris

Support, counselling and anti-discrimination advocacy for LGBTQ+ people in Mexico.

Línea de Seguridad y Chat de Confianza (075)

Mexico City 24/7 crisis line providing psychological and legal support.

CVV — Centro de Valorização da Vida

Free 24/7 emotional support and suicide prevention line by phone, chat and email.

Aliança Nacional LGBTI+

National alliance of LGBTQ+ organisations — reporting discrimination and legal referral.

Grupo Gay da Bahia

Oldest LGBTQ+ organisation in Brazil, with violence reporting and support services.

Comunidad Homosexual Argentina (CHA)

Counselling, legal support and community services for LGBTQ+ people in Argentina.

Línea 137

National line for victims of family and sexual violence, with 24/7 assistance.

Fundación Todo Mejora

Mental health support for LGBTIQ+ youth — online chat help and school programs.

Salud Responde

Ministry of Health helpline with psychological support and suicide prevention.

Colombia Diversa

LGBTQ+ rights organisation monitoring violence and providing legal accompaniment.

Línea 155

National psychological support line, free and available 24/7.

Promsex

Sexual and reproductive rights centre offering support and legal guidance to LGBTQ+ people.

Línea 113 opción 5

Ministry of Health mental health line with 24/7 psychological support.

iCall (TISS)

Free counselling helpline for anyone in emotional distress, including LGBTQ+ concerns.

Humsafar Trust

Mumbai-based health and advocacy organisation for LGBTQ+ communities.

Tele-MANAS

National mental health helpline with counselling in multiple Indian languages.

Oogachaga

LGBTQ+ affirming counselling, support groups and casework for individuals, couples and families.

SOS — Samaritans of Singapore

24/7 crisis support line and care text service.

Yorisoi Hotline

Free confidential consultation line for anyone in difficulty, with interpretation support.

Nijiiro Diversity

LGBTQ+ workplace and community advocacy, with resources on local support groups.

Tokyo English Life Line (TELL)

English-language counselling and crisis lifeline for residents and travellers in Japan.

Taiwan Tongzhi (LGBTQ+) Hotline Association

Counselling hotline and community resources for LGBTQ+ people and their families.

1925 — Peace of Mind Line

24/7 psychological support line operated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Rainbow of Hong Kong

Community organisation offering support, counselling referrals and advocacy.

The Samaritans Hong Kong

24/7 multilingual emotional support hotline.

LoveYourself

Community-based organisation offering HIV testing, counselling and mental health support.

NCMH Crisis Hotline

National Center for Mental Health 24/7 crisis line.

Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand

LGBTQ+ advocacy, community support and referrals across Thailand.

Department of Mental Health Hotline

Free 24/7 mental health counselling line.

PT Foundation

Community health and support programs for LGBTQ+ people, including counselling and HIV services.

Befrienders Kuala Lumpur

24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone in distress.

The Aguda — Israel LGBTQ Task Force

National umbrella organisation with a support line, legal aid and community centres.

ERAN — Emotional First Aid

24/7 anonymous emotional support line in Hebrew, Arabic, Russian and English.

Helem

MENA region’s first LGBTQ+ community centre — support, psychological services and legal aid.

Embrace Lifeline

National mental health and suicide prevention lifeline.

Kaos GL

LGBTQ+ rights association with legal support and anti-discrimination reporting.

SPoD — Social Policies, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Studies

Counselling, legal aid and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people in Türkiye.

Bedayaa Organization

Support network for LGBTQ+ people in Egypt and Sudan, with remote psychosocial support.

Mawjoudin

Queer feminist organisation offering remote listening and support services across the region.

Triangle Project

Cape Town-based health and support services, including counselling and a helpline for LGBTQ+ people.

OUT LGBT Well-being

Gauteng-based wellbeing services, psychosocial support and hate-crime reporting.

SADAG Suicide Crisis Line

24/7 crisis line and SMS support for anyone in distress.

GALCK — Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya

Coalition of LGBTQ+ organisations providing referrals, safety guidance and advocacy.

Befrienders Kenya

Confidential emotional support for people in crisis or at risk of suicide.

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs)

Human rights organisation providing legal support, safety resources and advocacy.

Nigeria Suicide Prevention Initiative

Confidential crisis line and referral service.

Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG)

Advocacy and member-organisation network providing safety guidance and referrals.

Butabika Hospital Mental Health Line

National mental health referral hospital with a support line for people in crisis.