Local & National Resources

If you ever need help or support ⎯ you aren’t alone. Explore these local, Michigan, and national resources.

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round. Visit thetrevorproject.org

Trevor Lifeline: (866) 488-7386
TrevorText: Text START to 678-678

Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formally known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), is a 24/7 toll-free nationwide hotline, made up of a network of independently operated and funded local call centers (200+) across the country where compassionate care and accessible support is available. Lifeline call centers are free and confidential. Just dial 988.

PFLAG provides peer-to-peer support through in-person and virtual meetings, online outreach, and a variety of additional resources and programs. Visit pflag.org

Family Equality advocates for a provides resources for LGBTQ+ families across the nation – including access to adoption resources, fertility tools, and resources for navigating legal matters. Visit familyequality.org

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center, founded in 1996, is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that provides vital peer support, community connections, and resource information through helplines and online chatrooms. Visit lgbthotline.org
– LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
– LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
– LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
– LGBT National Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243

Equality Michigan provides education, victim services, and outreach that empowers LGBTQ+ neighbors throughout the state to live in safe communities, take care of our families, and create positive impact by improving our social, cultural, and economic lives and wellbeing. We do this by ensuring underrepresented voices are amplified. Visit equalitymi.org or call 517-929-3238

Salus Center is Lansing’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Center. Founded in 2017, the Salus Center’s mission is to build and serve an inclusive 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the greater Lansing area. Visit saluscenter.org