Hotlines
Hotlines that are not 24/7 are denoted with an asterisk, and their hours are listed in the descriptions.
New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) provides free and confidential assistance to thousands of LGBTQ and HIV-affected people across New York city each year through their 24-hour bilingual hotline, counseling, support groups, legal representation, and individual advocacy. AVP helps survivors of violence and allies become advocates for safety through participation in community education and outreach, development of organizing campaigns, and the creation and support of city, state ad national coalitions to address LGBTQ and HIV-affected violence.
Contact Information:
24-Hour Hotline (English & Spanish): (212) 714-1141
116 Nassau Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10038
General: (212) 714-1184
To submit and online contact form, click here.
24-Hour Hotline (English & Spanish): (212) 714-1141
116 Nassau Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10038
General: (212) 714-1184
To submit and online contact form, click here.
Day One partners with New York City youth to end dating abuse and domestic violence through community education, supportive services, legal advocacy, and leadership development. Serving all five boroughs, Day One sues an empowerment model that invests and involves young people in maintaining safe relationships for themselves and their peers.
Contact Information:
Helpline: (800) 214-4150 (M-F, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM)
Text Line: (646) 535-DAY1 (3291)
General: (212) 566-8120
Email: info@dayoneny.org
Helpline: (800) 214-4150 (M-F, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM)
Text Line: (646) 535-DAY1 (3291)
General: (212) 566-8120
Email: info@dayoneny.org
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Youth Talkline provides telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States. All of their services are free and confidential. They speak with teens and young adults up to age 25 about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, parent issues, school problems, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and lots more.
Contact Information:
Each hotline runs Monday-Friday, 4 PM - 12 AM EST & Saturday 12 PM - 5 PM EST
Each hotline runs Monday-Friday, 4 PM - 12 AM EST & Saturday 12 PM - 5 PM EST
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LGBT Youth Talkline:
1 (800) 246-7743 |
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LGBT National Senior Hotline:
1 (888)-234-7243 |
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline:
1 (888)-688-5428 |
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Victims of domestic violence may receive temporary housing, emergency shelter and supportive services for themselves and their children. All programs provide a safe environment as well as counseling, advocacy and referral services.
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat, and get access to mental health and substance misuse services. Interpreters are available for 200+ languages.
Contact Information:
Call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
Text "WELL" to 65173
To chat with a counselor online, click here.
Call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
Text "WELL" to 65173
To chat with a counselor online, click here.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault providers across the country.
The Samaritans 24-Hour Crisis Hotline provides those in crisis (as well as the people who care for them) with a 24-hour safety net that can be used to fill-in service gaps, bridge between appointments, and act as a source of ongoing emotional maintenance for those with chronic emotional issues.
Contact Information:
Hotline: (212) 673-3000
Hotline: (212) 673-3000
Free and confidential information in English and Spanish for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator here.
Contact Information:
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people. Connect with a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year.
Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of the community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Their vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve the overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid.
Contact Information:
Hotline: (877) 656-8860
Hotline: (877) 656-8860