LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Support Resources

Cover photo: Union Presbyterian Seminary

The Advent and Christmas season can be challenging for LGBTQIA+ people who are unwelcome in their families and communities of origin—or who are welcome only when they are not fully themselves.

Anyone seeking a welcoming place to worship can browse more than 400 congregations who support CNP’s goals of generous hospitality and faithful justice for LGBTQIA+ people.

Additional crisis support and mental health resources are available below in case they may be helpful to you or someone you love. These services are free and confidential, and you do not need to be in crisis to reach out.

Mental Health Resources Available 24/7

TrevorLifeline (LGBTQIA+ youth under 25): 1-866-488-7386 TrevorText: Text START to 678-678 TrevorChat.

Crisis Text Line (all ages, LGBTQIA+ inclusive): Text HOME to 741741

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (all ages, LGBTQIA+ inclusive): Call or text 988. *The 988 Lifeline's LGBTQIA+ specialized "Press 3" option ended in July 2025, but general crisis counselors remain available.

Limited Hours

All LGBT National Help Center lines: Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. PT / 2–11 p.m. ET; Sat. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. PT / noon–5 p.m. ET

LGBT National Hotline (all ages): 888-843-4564

LGBT National Youth Talkline (under 25): 800-246-7743

LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428

LGBT National Senior Hotline (50+): 888-234-7243

Trans Lifeline (by and for trans people): 877-565-8860 Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. PT / 1–9 p.m. ET *Closed Dec. 25.

Devotional Resources

Trans Advent, a devotional centering transgender faith leaders and organizations is available from Unbound: The Intersections of Faith and Justice.

If this season brings difficult memories or painful experiences, know that you are not alone and God’s love extends to you exactly as you are.