Resources for LGBTQIA+ First Responders

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Mental Health Resources

Trans Lifeline – 1-877-565-8860
A trans-led helpline. Available most of the day, 7 days a week.

Trevor Project – 1-866-488-7386
Offers crisis services by phone and chat to LGBTQ individuals 25 and younger.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
Primary suicide prevention hotline for the United States.

Crisis Text Line – Text “home” to 741741
Offers crisis counseling services via text message.

Education Resources

Coming soon!

LGBTQIA+ Resources

LGBTA Wiki – A wiki project specifically aimed at the LGBTQIA+ community. However, some listed terms and definitions listed may not have wide use/acceptance in the community.

Pronouns

mypronouns.org – Resource for explaining personal pronouns. For example, using singular they and neopronous.

University of Milwaukee Pronoun Guide – Useful guide for explaining how to use singular they and neoprouns in sentences and also email signatures.

LGBTQIA+ Orgs

GLAAD – Media organization that draws attention to queer issues.

Human Rights Campaign – Provides information about coming out and has resources for LGBTQIA+ people experiencing workplace issues.

Pride at Work – LGBT+ labor rights association affiliated with the AFL-CIO.