Don’t Call the Police: Find community-based alternatives to police in your city.
Some groups are mandated reporters, meaning if you disclose immediate danger/threat to self or others, it may result in police involvement. If this is a concern, please make sure you inquire about their reporting policy before sharing.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline National free and confidential emotional support. Call or text 988, or chat online. To access LGBTQ+ specific services, press 3 when calling, text PRIDE to 988, or indicate LGBTQ+ in the site survey.
Trans Lifeline Peer support and resources for trans and questioning individuals. This line does not call the police. Call 1-877-565-8860.
The Trevor Project Peer support, information, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. Call TrevorLifeline 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678, or chat online.
LGBT National Help Center Hotline Call 1-888-843-4564.
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline Support and resources for LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers. Please note this line may result in police involvement. Call 1-877-360-5428.
BlackLine Peer support, information, and resources for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color through a Black femme centered lens. This line does not call the police. Call 1-800-604-5841 or find the app here.
DeQH DESI LGBTQ+ Helpline Peer support and resources for South Asian LGBTQ+ communities. Call 1-908-367-3374 or for hours visit the website.
Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Peer support for psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, addiction, and/or other interrupting challenges. This line does not call the police. Call 1- 888-407-4515 or for hours visit the website.
THRIVE Lifeline Text-based crisis support for marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+. Text 1-313-662-8209 or for hours visit the website.
DeafLEAD Crisis support for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind individuals. Visit the website or call Deaf Crisis Line Videophone 321-800-3323.
ANAD Eating Disorder Helpline Emotional support and referrals for disordered eating challenges. Call 1-888-375-7767.
National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 1-800-799-7233.
Love Is Respect National Dating Abuse Hotline Call 1-866-331-9474, or text LOVEIS to 22522.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) Call 1-800-656-4673
StrongHearts Native Helpline Confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate peer advocate crisis support for Native Americans experiencing domestic or sexual violence. Call 1-844-762-8483 or chat online.
California Department of Health HIV Hotline Call 1-800-367-2437.
Fireside Project Psychedelic Support Line Support during or after a psychedelic experience. Call or text 1-623-473-7433 or for hours visit the website.
Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line Call 1-800-622-2255.