Nationwide Hotline/Information Numbers
These numbers are free of charge and available to call from all areas within the United States.
BULLYING NUMBERS:
Boys Town National Hotline (800) 448-3000
They assist teens with bullying among many other major issues.
GLBT National Hotline (888) 843-4564
GLBT National Youth Talkline (800) 246-PRIDE
For peer counseling and local resources.
National Runaway Switchboard (800) RUNAWAY
This is a crisis number for homeless and runaway youth or anyone thinking of running away. They offer 13,000+ resources for all areas.
STD AND AIDS INFORMATION NUMBERS:
CDC National STD and AIDS (800) 232-4636. Hours of availability are 8am-8pm (Eastern) Monday-Friday.
AIDS Info Line (800) 448-0440, TDD (for hearing impaired) (888)480-3739
This number provides information on current experimental drug trials.
AIDS/HIV Night Line (800) 273-2437 (This is an emotional support line)
Gay Men's Health Crisis (800) 243-7692. This Hot-line is open Wednesdays 10am-2pm and Fridays 2pm-6pm.
This number is for gay men with health related crises. Or you could visit the website at www.gmhc.org
STD Hotline (800) 227-8922
Planned Parenthood (800) 230-PLAN, For information on free STD testing.
Minority AIDS Project: CLICK HERE
HATE CRIME NUMBERS:
Hate Crimes Report Line (800) 879-6682
Hate Crime National Hotline (206) 350-4283. You are encouraged to report any information about a crime that has taken place; or if you know of a crime that can possibly be prevented.
SEXUAL ASSAULT RELATED :
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (800) 656-HOPE
SUICIDE/SELF-INJURY NUMBERS:
SAFE (Self Abuse Finally Ends) (800) DONT-CUT; for Self-Injury Information.
Suicide Prevention- The Trevor Helpline (800) 850-8078; Specializing in gay and lesbian youth suicide prevention.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-TALK
DRUG & ALCOHOL TREATMENT/MENTAL HEALTH:
Drug and Alcohol Treatment/Mental Health Hotline (800) 662-HELP
Resources for Parents and Friends of LGBT
Suicide prevention
Sexual abuse
Parenting troubles
Anger
Physical abuse
School issues
Chemical dependency
Relationship problems
Depression/emotional abuse
Online Resources for Youth
It can be difficult to find a church that is accepting of individuals in the LGBT community; Follow this link to the largest gay and lesbian affirming church database in the country www.gaychurch.org
Resource Guide to Coming Out: CLICK HERE
Suicide prevention
Sexual abuse
Parenting troubles
Anger
Physical abuse
School issues
Chemical dependency
Relationship problems
Depression/emotional abuse