988

988 is a free mental health crisis line launched in 2022 to make mental health support easier to reach. You can call, text, or chat 24/7! As of July 17, the LGBTQIA+ option will be discontinued. There are still LGBTQIA+ crisis lines available 24/7. Scroll for more information. And remember, if you or someone you know is in need of mental health and substance use disorder care, please visit FastTrackerMN.org to find a mental health support near you.

All of our support volunteers identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ family, and are here to serve the entire community, by providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs.

Hotline Hours:
Mon-Fri:
11 AM – 8 PM/pacific time
2 PM – 11 PM/eastern time

Sat:
9 AM – 2 PM/pacific time
Noon – 5 PM/eastern time

Our trained counselors understand the challenges LGBTQ+ young people face and are available for support 24/7.

They will listen without judgment. When you text, chat, or call, all of your conversations are confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you’d like.

If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.

Trans Lifeline is run by and for trans people.

Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.

Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are Monday through Friday:

10 AM – 6 PM Pacific
11 AM – 7 PM Mountain
12 PM – 8 PM Central
1 PM – 9 PM Eastern

HearMe, an LGBTQ+ founded company, is an on-demand mental wellness app that allows you to text one-on-one with trained empathetic listeners to get things off your chest, be seen, heard, and validated. SAGE x HearMe is compassionate support at your fingertips.

The app provides a safe and inclusive space to talk with a real person when you’re feeling lonely, stressed, anxious or just need someone to talk with about your day.

FastTrackerMN.org is a free search tool that helps people in Minnesota find mental health and substance use disorder care. You can see what services are available in real time, so you know who’s ready to help. Whether you’re looking for yourself, a loved one, a patient, or just exploring options, this is a great place to start.