LGBT National Help Center

You can talk with a friendly volunteer about being LGBTQ+ — from coming out, to relationships, to needing someone who gets it.

Good to know

There are separate free lines for young people (1-800-246-7743) and for people 50 and over (1-888-234-7243), plus one-on-one chat online.

Hours
Mon–Fri, 2pm–11pm ET (11am–8pm PT); Sat, noon–5pm ET (9am–2pm PT) — same hours on all three lines
Coverage
Nationwide (U.S.)
Languages
English
Best for
LGBTQ+, Teens & youth, Older adults
Last checked
September 6, 2026

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We list this organization because people told us it helped. We’re not affiliated with it, and we don’t speak for it. Last checked September 6, 2026: we opened its own site and confirmed this link and number. We don’t call the lines, and hours can change — their site has the latest.

Heavy moment? Call or text 988 — or we’re here.

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