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At Peer Solutions, we believe that every person should feel safe and encouraged to live out their full, true identity.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, affirmed, and supported in who they are. These resources are here to support LGBTQ2IA+ individuals with mental health, community, safety, identity exploration, and crisis support.

You are not alone. Community exists, and support is available.

When to Use These Resources

You might find these helpful if you:

Are exploring your identity or questioning
Need a safe space or community
Are experiencing discrimination, isolation, or rejection
Want LGBTQ+ affirming mental health support
Need crisis support or someone to talk to

Immediate Support (24/7)

The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. Call, text, or chat 24/7.
→ https://www.thetrevorproject.org

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 mental health support (LGBTQ+ inclusive).
→ https://988lifeline.org

LGBT National Hotline
Confidential support and peer counseling.
→ https://www.lgbthotline.org

Mental Health & Emotional Support

The Trevor Project Resource Center
Guides on identity, coming out, mental health, and self-acceptance.

It Gets Better Project
Stories, videos, and support focused on hope and resilience for LGBTQ+ youth.
→ https://itgetsbetter.org

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN)
Mental health resources centered on queer and trans people of color.
→ https://www.nqttcn.com

Community & Connection

GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network)
Works to create safer, more inclusive schools and supports student-led groups.
→ https://www.glsen.org

GSA Network
Supports student-led LGBTQ+ clubs and organizing in schools.
→ https://gsanetwork.org

TrevorSpace (Trevor Project)
Online global community for LGBTQ+ youth.

Safety, Rights & Advocacy

Lambda Legal
Legal advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ rights and protections.
→ https://www.lambdalegal.org

Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
Resources on rights, advocacy, and support for LGBTQ+ individuals.
→ https://www.hrc.org

Health & Sexual Health

CDC LGBTQ+ Health
Information on health, prevention, and care for LGBTQ+ individuals.
→ https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth

Planned Parenthood (LGBTQ Services)
Inclusive sexual health care, testing, and education.
→ https://www.plannedparenthood.org

Support for Families & Allies

PFLAG
Support groups and resources for families, parents, and allies of LGBTQ+ individuals.
→ https://pflag.org

Quick Facts

63% of LGBTQ+ students in Arizona reported experiencing at least 1 form of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination at their school, according to a 2021 study.
In the same study, 8% of LGBTQ+ students said they attended a school with a comprehensive anti-bullying/harassment policy that included specific protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
Only 6% had a policy or official guidelines to support transgender and nonbinary students. Source
32% of these students had access to a GSA or similar student club which provides a safe and affirming space and promotes a more welcoming school climate for LGBTQ+ students. Source