https://befrienders.org/

• 193 countries and 44 languages
• use “find support now” button to find local help

https://www.iasp.info/

• international association for suicide prevention
• find free support in your area using the “get help” button in the top right

https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/

• helping at-risk lgbtqia+ people get to safety all around the world

lifeline - 13 11 14

• for urgent suicide prevention and crisis support
• supports chat, text and calls

kids helpline - 1800 55 1800

• anyone 25 and under
• for urgent and non-urgent support
• supports chat, text and calls

13yarn - 13 92 76

• for aboriginal and torres strait islanders
• free and confidential, available 24/7

charlee - 1800 729 367

• suicide prevention hub that you can use for yourself, someone you know, or for bereavement
• provides support through sms, email and chat, along with multi-language interpreters including auslan (1800 729 367)
• suicide prevention training

GLBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

• can be contacted from outside usa

GLBT Youth Hotline: 1-800-246-7743

• can be contacted from outside usa

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

trans lifeline - 1-877-565-8860

SAGE LGBT elder hotline - 1-888-234-SAGE

outright international

• global programs and news
• podcast and commentaries

iglyo

• empowering, connecting and advocating for lgbtqia+ youth (18 - 30yrs)
• international training and events
• research and advocacy campaigns
• online tools and resources
• networking activities

q life

• national
• peer support
• call or webchat
• allies welcome too
• talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings, relationships, mental health support including but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, gender dysphoria, loneliness.
• NOT a crisis service

twenty10

• NSW only
• youth housing (17-25)
• youth counselling (12-25)
• community programs
• training
• prism inclusivity training for orgs, schools and individuals
• silver rainbow inclusivity training for aged care providers

rainbow network

• vic-based directory to find services and groups in your area

equality australia

• using legal, policy and media to achieve equality
• has various campaigns for you to join in on, volunteer for, donate to
• has resources section for their reports, fact sheets and educational resources

p flag australia

• national
• supporting parents, guardians, carers and friends of the lgbtqia+ community
• education on gender-affirming care

rainbow families

• support for lgbtqia+ parents and their children
• local family catch-ups, community programs and events, educational and support resources, ally education, resources for primary and secondary schools

forcibly displaced people network

• national org dedicated to supporting lgbtqia+ people who have been displaced due to persecution based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
• along with providing community, events and mental health support, they are focused on research and promoting intersectional policies and services.

black rainbow

• national, volunteer-run, 100% indigenous owned and operated for aboriginal and torres strait islander people
• originally for suicide prevention, now also supports health, wellbeing, community projects and initiatives
• grassroots approach

rainbow cultures

• online directory of multicultural lgbtqia+ community groups and services in NSW, including religious groups, aged services, festivals and events, health and support, professional and legal, trans and gender diverse, university and youth groups

the trevor project

• leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention for lgbtqia+ youth
• supports calls, texts and chat, free, with trained counsellors
• community + mental health resources and guides
• international community for ages 13-24

p flag

• org for supporting, educating and advocating
• has virtual communities for aapi community (asian american & pacific islander), black/african american community, latinx community, military, gender spectrum parents

guide to lgbtqia+ terms

queer kid stuff

• edutainment resource spreading queer joy to kids, parents, allies, educators
• virtual storytimes, podcasts (for kids and adults), books (for kids and adults), live performances

dr. han ren

• liberation-oriented, anti-oppressive, culturally informed mental health explained in small chunks

nicky case

• one of my absolute all-time favourite internet strangers. makes games and interactive learning thingies called explorable explanations
• made a game about anxiety called “adventures with anxiety”
• made the “coming out simulator”
• bunches of resources on how to learn things, write things, make things, math things
• so genuine about wanting to help you understand and make things, which i am so into

lgbtqia+ book recs from reddit

queer media list (also reddit)

• list of media with lgbtqia+ themes/characters
• includes tv shows, web series, movies, books, webcomics and video games

heckin unicorn

• singapore-based brand with accessories (beanies, backpacks, socks, pins etc)
• also does cool activism work

everywhere is queer

• international queer-owned business map + online community hub

rabble books and games

• extremely excellent lgbtqia+ safe bookstore (boorloo/perth-based)

plants of colour

• my favourite plant store in naarm (melbourne)

picrew

• a character creator that seems to be a favourite of the lgbt subreddit, popular with trans peeps for trying out new looks and aesthetics in a low-risk environment

alok v menon

• comedian, poet, speaker and actor
• probably the most compassionate person i've ever seen on the internet

britchida

• comforting art, mental health visualisations

chen chen

• one of my favourite poets!

very gay paint

• comedians who paint things super gay and joyfully

a bit fruity pod

• a bit fruity podcast (politics, culture, trans + lgbt issues) by matt bernstein

friend crush

• friend crush podcast by amber akilla. exploring connection, creativity, authenticity, pop-culture.

superknova

• chill and excellent queer pop by ellie kim