Violence & discrimination

LGBTQ+ youth can connect with caring crisis intervention specialists 24 hours a day. Whatever challenges you’re facing, you are not alone. Help is just a phone call away.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 

Call or text 988 (follow prompt to press “3” for a counselor specifically trained in supporting LGBTQI+ callers) or call (330) 452-6000 

LGBT National Help Center (for youth and adults)

1 (888) 843-4564

LGBT National Youth Talkline (for those 25 years and younger)

1 (800) 246-7743 (PRIDE)

National Human Trafficking Hotline

(888) 373-7888
Text 233733

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

1 (800) 273-8255 (TALK)

Texting Crisis Number

741 741

TransLifeline.org

1 (877) 565-8860

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988

The Trevor Project

1 (866) 488-7386

Movement Advancement Project

Find safe communities and learn about state policies throughout the U.S.

The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, Inc.

Northeast Ohio chapter information, news and updates.

Kaleidoscope Youth Center

Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and their allies.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health

National health education resources for the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBT People of Color

Find resources dedicated to addressing the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ people of color.

Light House Youth & Family Services

Youth homelessness support for young people in Cincinnati.

Safe Zone

Comprehensive cultural competency training and technical assistance to service providers, community organizations and law enforcement agencies across Ohio.

Star House Columbus

Youth homelessness support for young people in Columbus.

Trans Ohio

Education and advocacy to promote and improve the health, safety and quality of life for transgender individuals in Ohio.

Battered Woman’s Shelter and Rape Crisis Center

Survivor resources for Summit and Medina counties.

CANAPI: Community AIDS Network/Akron Pride Initiative

HIV support services and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Equality Ohio

Find news, equality maps and information about issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

Explore: Communities of Color

Learn about the unique challenges facing LGBTQ+ people of color.

GLAAD

Leading the conversation for LGBTQ+ engagement and activism.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) National Help Center

Free, confidential peer-to-peer support and resources.

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center of Greater Cleveland

Education, awareness, advocacy and support for the Northeast Ohio LGBTQ+ community.

META Center Inc.

A safe place where trans and gender variant youth can come and gain information and support.

OneEighty

Continuum of substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment services for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

RAINN

National network of local crisis centers for people who have experienced rape, abuse and/or incest.

Contact your local police department if you witness or experience a hate crime in Stark County.

CANAPI: Community AIDS Network/Akron Pride Initiative

HIV support services and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Canton City Health Department

STD testing and HIV counseling, testing and referrals.

Equitas Health

Supportive HIV/AIDS services for individuals in Carroll, Harrison, Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties.

Planned Parenthood

One of the area’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care and sex education.

Ask an ally about helpful strategies for coping with violence and discrimination. Adults who display rainbows in their offices, wear pins to show their support, or have Safe Zone stickers are likely good places to turn. Learn about ways to find an ally or to become an ally yourself.

• Coming out 
• Family & youth counseling 
• LGBTQ+ allies
• LGBTQ bullying 
• LGBTQ+ mental health 
• You are not alone