To connect people to tangible legal resources, Lambda Legal established a help desk that can provide general legal resources on discrimination based on gender identity, sexuality, HIV status, and gender presentation. While this is not a legal hotline for emergencies, it can be a good jumping-off point for people looking for legal resources who don’t know where to start.
For more direct legal assistance, the ACLU has a hotline and online form for people who think they have experienced discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, and HIV status. To call directly, contact (212) 549-2673.
GLAD Law and Sylvia Rivera Law Project Legal Referrals
For more queer and trans-specific legal resources, GLAD Law has a referral service to help connect people in need of legal services with the experts best suited to their cases. The Sylvia Rivera Law Project has a similar referral system to help queer and trans people access the legal services best suited to their needs.
Crisis support and mental health resources
These organizations provide queer and trans-specific mental health support during these trying times. Each is equipped with hotlines to respond to crises and connect queer and trans folks with LGBTQ+ peer support.
This resource is a trans-operated peer support hotline for trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people of all ages seeking guidance, whether they’re in crisis or not. Trans Lifeline is fully anonymous and confidential, doesn’t nonconsensually send active rescue units such as emergency services or law enforcement, and connects you with other trans or nonbinary peers. If you need support, call (877) 565-8860 or check out their website.
LGBT National Youth Talkline
The LGBT National Youth Talkline is a space meant for queer and trans youth to discuss issues like coming out, STIs, bullying, family concerns, safer sex, suicidal ideation, and other mental health matters. The talkline connects people with direct LGBTQ+ peer support, can point folks to local resources, and doesn’t report the information to outside organizations. There is a one-on-one hotline that people can reach at 800-246-7743 or, if you are looking for a group setting, there are moderated youth group chats for people 19 or younger.
Local and regional support
These organizations cater to trans people in their local and regional communities, providing care like community support, mutual aid, and other vital resources. There are grassroots organizations doing this work across the country; these are just a few.
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