Crisis Hotlines:
If you are in danger or need emergency help, call 911 or your local law enforcement.
National Suicide Hotline
Available 24/7
Helps individuals in suicidal crisis with support
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
https://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
Trevor Project Lifeline
Available 24/7
Confidential suicide hotline for LGBT youth
866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Trans Lifeline
Available 24/7
Hotline staffed by volunteers who are all trans-identified and educated in the range of difficulties transgender people experience.
U.S. (877) 565-8860
Canada (877) 330-6366
https://www.translifeline.org
Child Help USA National Hotline
Available 24/7, over 170 languages
Helps youth who are suffering child abuse
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
https://www.childhelpusa.org/
Crisis Textline
Available 24/7
Support to all individuals in crisis
Text “HELLO” to 741741
www.crisistextline.org
Boys Town National Hotline
Available 24/7
Serving all at-risk teens and children
Call: 1-800-448-3000
https://www.boystown.org/hotline/
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
Available 24/7
Confidential hotline 1-888-373-7888 24/7
Text “HELP” or “INFO” to 233733
https://humantraffickinghotline.org/
Substance Abuse Mental Health Awareness National Helpline
24/7, English and Spanish
Support and referral for drug and alcohol services
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
National Teen Dating Violence Hotline
Available 24/7
Questions or concerns about dating relationships
1-866-331-9474
Text “loveis” 22522
https://www.loveisrespect.org
The Anti-Violence Project
Available 24/7, English and Spanish, LGBT-inclusive
Support for individuals who have suffered violence
Hotline 212-714-1124
https://www.avp.org
Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender National Help Center
Monday-Friday 1pm to 9pm Pacific Time
Monday-Friday 4pm to 12am Eastern Time
Saturday 9am to 2pm Pacific Time
Saturday 12pm to 5pm Eastern Time
Support for LGBT youth
Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-PRIDE (7743)
https://www.glbthotline.org/youth-talkline.html
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Available 24/7
Supports victims of sexual assault, LGBT-inclusive
1-800-656-HOPE 24/7 or
Online Counseling at www.rainn.org
National Domestic Violence
Available 24/7
Supports individuals who are experiencing domestic violence
Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
https://www.thehotline.org/
National Runaway Switchboard
Available 24/7, confidential hotline supports runaway youth for safety
1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)
www.1800RUNAWAY.org
National Eating Disorders Helpline
Available Mon.-Thurs. 9:00am – 9:00pm, Fri. from 9:00am – 5:00pm (EST)
Support, resources and treatment options for people struggling with eating disorders
Hotline 1-800-931-2237
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
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Local Youth Programs:
The Rainbow Room in Doylestown
The Rainbow Room meets every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 186 E. Court St. in Doylestown, PA.
In addition to 14 to 21 year olds, on the fourth Wednesday of every month, people ages 12 and 13 are also welcome to join us.
To get more info, DM us on Instagram or email mpray@ppkeystone.org.
SPOT & Rainbow Phoenix
At Planned Parenthood we believe that sexuality is a natural, healthy, life-long part of being human. All people, regardless of gender, identity, or sexual orientation, have rights that need to be respected. We believe that every individual has a right to openly express oneself without fear, shame, or exploitation.
Our LGBTQIA+ youth spaces embrace these beliefs.
We host two groups for young people:
- SPOT (Space to be Proud and Open Together) is based out of our West Chester Health Center.
- Rainbow Phoenix, formed in partnership with the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County, for young people who live in the Phoenixville area.
Our groups are open to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14 through 18.
Meetings are facilitated by trained staff and volunteers from PPSP.
Contact us at spot@ppsp.org for additional information.
The Curve York
The Curve meets every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 728 S. Beaver St. in York, PA. For more information, DM us on Instagram or email brivenburgh@ppkeystone.org.
The Spectrum in Reading
The Spectrum meets every Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. To get location information, DM us on Instagram or email brivenburgh@ppkeystone.org.
Virtual support:
Q Chat Space (English y Español)
Camp Lightbulb
The Future Perfect Project
The Future Perfect Project Online Workshops (FPOW) are FREE online writing, arts, and performing workshops for LGBTQ+ Youth & Allies around the United States.
These programs are for LGBTQ+ Youth & Allies ages 13–19 with TBA offerings for Middle School Students. Youth can join from anywhere in the United States via Zoom.
All of our workshops are grant-funded and provided at no cost to participants.
Visit us at: www.thefutureperfectproject.com or
Contact us at: contact@thefutureperfectproject.com
