Content warning: This post mentions anti-gay bias, assault, gun violence, suicide, and murder. Dial 988 in the United States to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365.
Your conversations are free and confidential. Other international suicide helplines can be found at befrienders. org.
The Trevor Project, which provides help and suicide-prevention resources for LGBTQ youth, is 1-866-488-7386. If you or someone you know has experienced anti-LGBTQ violence or harassment, you can contact the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs hotline at 1-212-714-1141.