LGBTQ

  • PFLAG Jersey Shore Helpline 908.814.2155
    Managed by non-clinical volunteers. Calls will be returned as quickly as possible.
    In the case of a true emergency, dial 911

    Support Hotlines
    The hotlines listed below provide services to callers across the country. If you’re looking for a local support network, also contact one of PFLAG’s more than 400 chapters in the United States.

    • The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender National Hotline:  (888) 843-4564
      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.
    • The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): (800) 246-7743
      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.
    • Pride Institute: 800-547-7433 24/7
      Chemical dependency/mental health referral and information hotline for the LGBTQ community.
    • The True Colors Fund: (212) 461-4401
      The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves.
    • Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386. The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 (online chat available). The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    • Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741. Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis—text from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

    More Youth Information

    • The National Runaway Safeline: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929). Provides advice and assistance to runaways, including resources, shelter, transportation, assistance in finding counseling, and transitioning back to home life. NRS frontline staff will also act as advocates and mediators if/as needed.
    • The True Colors Fund: (212) 461-4401. The True Colors Fund is working to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, creating a world in which all young people can be their true selves.
    • Self Abuse Finally Ends (S.A.F.E). Addresses individuals coping with non-suicidal self-injury, including locally-based information, support, and therapy referrals.

    HIV/AIDS Information

    • AIDS in Prison Project Hotline: 718-378-7022 (English and Spanish). This hotline provides HIV and AIDS information for prisoners and accepts collect calls.
    • National AIDS Hotline 800-342-AIDS / 800-344-7432 (Spanish) / 800-243-7889 (TDD)

    Other Hotlines

    • Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): 800-656-HOPE / 800-810-7440 (TTY). The nation’s largest organization fighting sexual violence, RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
    • U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (English and Spanish) 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). They also have an online chat feature available. Operating around the clock, seven days a week, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Highly trained, experienced advocates offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information, and referral services in over 170 languages.