LGBT National Help Center

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LGBT National Help Center We depend almost entirely on the help of our community and allies. To make a tax deducible donation please visit lgbthotline.org/donate then click Donate

Providing critical support and community connections for the LGBTQ+ community throughout the United States and Canada. Through our national hotlines, online chat programs, email support, and other services our mission is to offer free and confidential support to anyone with issues or concerns on gender and/or sexuality. 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
LGBT National Online 1-to-1 support: www.LGBThotline.org/chat

LGBT Near me - the largest listing of q***r resources: www.lgbthotline.org
LGBT PridePath - stay informed on laws and protections that concern you: www.LGBTPridePath.org

Please do not send any inquiries through Facebook messenger. The Facebook inbox is not checked as regularly as email ([email protected])

Today and every day is a day to honor, celebrate and support Indigenous communities and cultures. We encourage you to l...
10/12/2026

Today and every day is a day to honor, celebrate and support Indigenous communities and cultures. We encourage you to learn whose land you live on, pay reparations, support Indigenous owned business', read Indigenous authored books and to listen and learn the truth from Indigenous educators,

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day.

From our POSTCARDS of SUPPORT Series, written by young people offer hope and love.Written or drawn by young people of of...
10/11/2026

From our POSTCARDS of SUPPORT Series, written by young people offer hope and love.
Written or drawn by young people of offer hope, love and a way to reach out to give a virtual hug.
Today’s message:

"Hope your having a lovely day. Sending love, laughter and hugs your way. May your holidays be filled with nothing but peace. "

Please remember that you are not alone, and that while the world can be scary and really hard at times, there is a community here that loves and accepts you as YOU.

Want to write your own message of support for others to see? www.lgbtcomingout.org/postcard

Need to talk? You can find support and community at the LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
or online at www.LGBThotline.org/chat

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Happy National Coming Out Day! Coming out is something people have a lot of varied opinions and emotions on. Some have h...
10/11/2026

Happy National Coming Out Day!

Coming out is something people have a lot of varied opinions and emotions on. Some have had great experiences with it, others have been outted in horrible ways, still others aren't out for a variety of reasons. So as we go thru our day today here's a few reminders for those celebrating loudly or quietly, for those still in the closet, for allies, and for those considering coming out.

Coming out isn’t safe for everyone.
It’s ok to not be out. You deserve safety.

Coming out is a very personal decision & harder for some than others.

You are valid even if you aren’t out.

It’s ok to not have or want a label.

It’s ok to come out again if you’ve learned more about yourself.

Coming out is usually not a single moment and looks different for everyone.

You do not owe anyone your coming out story.

If someone comes out to you the single best thing to do is be kind. It’s not about you. It’s about them.

No matter who you are, whether out or not, for whatever reason that may be, please know that we see you. You are valid and we are so happy you are here.

Please remember that the LGBT National Hotline is here for you and we have a hotline dedicated to supporting those considering coming out.

The LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline is available
Mon - Fri:
11 AM - 8 PM/PST
2 PM - 11 PM/EST
&
Sat:
9 AM - 2 PM/PST
Noon - 5 PM/EST

Call us at 888-OUT-LGBT (888-688-5428)
Or message us at
LGBTHotline.com/chat

Our trained volunteers are here to offer free confidential support and help you find resources local to you.

Thanks for being here and remember you are valid.

Happy National Coming Out Day!

In 3rd and final part of our Challenged books series we are sharing 7 Non-fiction books challenged in various parts of t...
10/10/2026

In 3rd and final part of our Challenged books series we are sharing 7 Non-fiction books challenged in various parts of the country. Books like these are important for representation and education and help the community remember their history and feel seen. Some of these would make great reads for LGBT History Month so check them out!

A Quick & Easy Guide to Q***r & Trans Identities by Mady G & Jules Zuckerberg

Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen by Jazz Jennings

How to Be Ace by Rebecca Burgess

All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson

The Stonewall Riots: Coming out in the Streets by Gayle E. Pitman

Trans Mission: My Quest to a Beard by Alex Bertie

This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson

For more information about Banned Books Week check out BannedBooksWeek.org

For full post check out our blog at :
lgbthotline.org/7-challenged-books-part-three-nonfiction

10/09/2026

"There's nothing wrong with you. There's a lot wrong with the world you live in. "

- Chris Colfer

A message of hope and resiliance, from an icon of the LGBTQ+ community.

The LGBT National Help Center is here for you. Call us at 800-843-4564 chat with us at LGBTHotline.org/chat. Free, confidential support for the LGBTQ+ community.

A very big THANK YOU to the shops participating in this year's Permanently in Pride Fundraiser. tattoo mark.ink To th...
10/09/2026

A very big THANK YOU to the shops participating in this year's Permanently in Pride Fundraiser.
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To the shops - your support truly means so much to us and helps us continue the work that we do. Thank you thank you thank you!

Itching for some new ink? Interested in attending one of these events?
Contact the shop near you for event details!

Thank you again to the host shops as well as every one of you who attends these events. Your support truly means the world to us

Support and donations from events like these help raise the funds we need to continue providing the vital support to the LGBTQ+ community every day by answering calls and messages on out hotlines, offering support to teens in our chatrooms, maintaining LGBTNearMe.org (the largest regularly updated resource database by and for the LGBTQ+ community available completely free to all), and much more.

Permanently In Pride is an annual fundraiser held on or around National Coming Out day. Participating tattoo shops host an event to raise money and awareness for the important work we do here at the LGBT National Help Center.

Are you a shop interested in participating next year?
lgbthotline.org/tattoo will be updating soon and we take sign ups year around.
You can also email us at [email protected]

Happy International Le***an Day from the team at the LGBT National Help Center!
10/08/2026

Happy International Le***an Day from the team at the LGBT National Help Center!

Calling all q***r (and ally) bars!The LGBT National Help Center is celebrating our 30th anniversary all fall long and we...
10/08/2026

Calling all q***r (and ally) bars!

The LGBT National Help Center is celebrating our 30th anniversary all fall long and we need your help!

Host a one night fundraiser this fall to support the life-affirming care we provide to the LGBTQIA+ community every day.

Design a drink, set out a bucket, share a QR code, host karaoke or drag night - anything you wish to raise funds and visibility support our work.

You can make a difference and help us keep fighting to ensure each and every voice is heard.

For more information scan the QR code above or check out

LGBTHotline.or/bash

October 4-10 has been recognized as Banned Books Week since the early 1980s when the US saw a stark rise in media censor...
10/07/2026

October 4-10 has been recognized as Banned Books Week since the early 1980s when the US saw a stark rise in media censorship and serves to highlight the values of free and open access to information and the harm of censorship.

Today we share the second part of our Challenged Book series and share with you 7 graphic novels that have been challenged in various places across the US.

Bloom by Kevin Panetta
Always Human by Ari North
Spinning by Tillie Walden
Nick and Charlie by Alice Oseman
GenderQ***r: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
The Dog Knight by Jeremy Whitley
Loveless by Alice Oseman

Check out the full post at
lgbthotline.org/7-challenged-books-part-two-graphic-novels

From our POSTCARDS of SUPPORT Series, written by young people offer hope and love.Written or drawn by young people of of...
10/06/2026

From our POSTCARDS of SUPPORT Series, written by young people offer hope and love.
Written or drawn by young people of offer hope, love and a way to reach out to give a virtual hug.
Today’s message:

"Hi! I hope your day is going well. Remember that you are important and you matter. The world is better with you in it. "

Please remember that you are not alone, and that while the world can be scary and really hard at times, there is a community here that loves and accepts you as YOU.

Want to write your own message of support for others to see? www.lgbtcomingout.org/postcard

Need to talk? You can find support and community at the LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
or online at www.LGBThotline.org/chat

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