Thread by @Victorio_M

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If you're queer and the holidays are challenging for you, you are not alone.

Here are some resources:

Trevor Project (#Suicide and crisis hotline for #LGBTQ+ youth)
1 [phone] (24/7)
Text START to 678-678

~ Desi #LGBTQ Helpline (for LGBTQ South Asian individuals, families and friends)
Thursdays and Sundays, 8 – 10 pm EST
(908) 367-3374

~ FORGE (Information, resources and referrals for trans+ survivors of domestic, sexual, or hate violence or stalking. Not an immediate assistance hotline – press 9 to leave a confidential message.)
(414) 559-2123

~ LGBT National Hotline (Provides a safe space that is anonymous and confidential where callers can speak on many different issues and concerns. Staffed by LGBTQ+ identifying people.)
1 p.m. – 9 p.m. PT, Mon. – Fri.; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. PT, Saturday
1 [phone]

~ GLBT National Youth Talkline
(800) 246-7743

~ TransLifeLine (Trans-led org. that offers direct support to trans people in crisis. They will not call the police without the caller’s consent.)
7 am – 1 p.m. PST/9 am – 3 am CST/10 am – 4 am EST
Volunteers may be available during off hours
1 [phone]

All information listed below is from dontcallthepolice.com. It's an online directory of local resources available as alternatives to calling the police or 911.

Stay safe, everyone.
dontcallthepolice.com