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The Trevor Project

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The Trevor Project

Confidential, non-judgmental helpline for youth. Website has a chatroom with live help (Fri., 4pm-12am EST), and a 'Dear Trevor' section where youth can ask questions concerning sexual orientation or gender identity issues which will be answered. Social network for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth 13-24, their families and friends. Also has information for homeless youth.

Voice: 1-866-488-7386

Website: http://www.thetrevorproject.org

Verified: 7/24/2012

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline

Provides information and referrals for gays, lesbians, transgendered and persons with questions about their sexuality. Information, referrals and peer counseling.

Voice: 1-888-843-4564 (Mon.-Fri., 4pm-midnight; Sat., noon-5pm EST)

Website: http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org

Verified: 4/5/2012

GLBT National Youth Talkline

5pm-9pm PST. Provides free and confidential telephone and internet peer-counseling, information and local resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth up to age 25.

Write:

Call to update

Voice: 1-800-246-7743

Website: http://www.glnh.org

Verified: 7/24/2012

Service Women's Action Network LBGT

Provides support for women serving in the military who are lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered. Leave message and call will be returned.

Voice: 1-888-729-2095

Verified: 4/5/2012

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

If you find information that is not current, please contact American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at: admin@selfhelpgroups.org

Copyright © 2012 American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse. All rights reserved.

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