RESOURCES

LGBTQ+ CRISIS AND RESOURCE HOTLINES

LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564 Established in 1996. All volunteers are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. All services are free and confidential. Provides peer support, information , and local resources.

Blackline: 1-800-604-5841 Prioritized BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) with a LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. Only provides intervention on consent. Provides peer support, counseling, and a means to report mistreatment.

Crisis Text Line: Text Hello, or Hola to 741741 (USA), 686868 (Canada), 85258 (UK), 50808 (Ireland) Get help with bullying, depression, emotional abuse, grief, and much more.

True Colors United: Provides helpful resources to homeless LGTBQ+ and BIPOC youth.

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (USA), 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) Provides peer support through community (not cops). Fully anonymous and confidential.

LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY SUPPORT RESOUCES

The Human Rights Campaign: They work on transforming institutions that impact the LGBTQ+ community by advocating for inclusive policies in the workplace, schools, hospitals, and the overall community.

Trans Family Support Services: Working with families to facilitate a better understanding and creating a support orientated community for a transgender person's journey.

Freedom For All Americans: They advocate for equal protection under the law, free from bias and prejudice. Aiming for a just society for all.

Colage: Unites people with one or more gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and/or asexual parent into a network of peers offering support.

LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY TRAVEL PLANNING RESOURCES

The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association: Helping you find destinations that are welcoming and inclusive for LGBTQ+ travelers.

Purple Roof: Helping to find lodging, travel agents and tour operators that are LGBTQ+ community friendly.

Vacaya: Providing LGBTQ+ safe environments for cruises, resorts, and tours.

LQBTQ+ FRIENDLY WEDDING RESOURCES

Rainbow Wedding Network: Providing planning tools, inspirations, and a resource for LGBTQ+ friendly vendors.

Equally Wed: Providing planning tools, resources, and LGBTQ+ friendly vendors and venues.

Wedding Wire: Providing LGBTQ+ friendly vendors, venues and planning tools.