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Sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and not being accepted.

Also searched as: LGBT, coming out, gender identity, trans, questioning, sexuality.

Services for this

Childline

Free, confidential support for anyone under 19, by phone or online chat, at any hour.

0800 1111
Call Childline
Free, and it will not show up on the phone bill.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
- Does not appear on an itemised bill
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
Start a chat
Chat to a Childline counsellor online
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

Switchboard LGBTQIA+ Helpline

A listening service for LGBTQIA+ people, staffed entirely by LGBTQIA+ volunteers.

0800 0119 100
Call Switchboard
Open 10am to 10pm, every day.
Every day 10:00–22:00
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
Start a chat
Chat to Switchboard online
Every day 10:00–22:00
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

The Mix

Support for under-25s on anything at all — mental health, money, housing, relationships, drugs.

THEMIX to 85258
Text THEMIX to 85258
A 24/7 crisis text line, run with Shout.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
- Does not appear on an itemised bill
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

The Trevor Project

Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people under 25, by phone, text or chat, at any hour.

1-866-488-7386
Call the TrevorLifeline
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
START to 678678
Text START to 678678
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
Start a chat
Chat with a Trevor counselor
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

Trans Lifeline

A peer support line run by and for trans people — and one of the very few that has committed publicly to never calling emergency services without your consent.

1-877-565-8860
Call Trans Lifeline
Staffed by trans operators. Hours vary — see their site for current cover.
hours vary; check their site
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Never sends emergency services. This service will not contact emergency services about you, even if you tell them you are in danger.
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

Kids Help Phone

Free, 24/7 counselling and text support for young people across Canada, in English and French.

Kids Helpline

Free, private counselling for anyone aged 5 to 25, by phone, webchat or email, at any hour.

1800 55 1800
Call Kids Helpline
Free from any phone, including mobiles.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
Start a chat
Start a Kids Helpline webchat
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

QLife

Anonymous peer support and referral for LGBTIQ+ people, staffed by LGBTIQ+ people.

1800 184 527
Call QLife
Open 3pm to midnight, every day.
Every day 15:00–00:00
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
Start a chat
Start a QLife webchat
Every day 15:00–00:00
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

Childline by ISPCC

Free, confidential support for anyone under 18 in Ireland, by phone or online chat, at any hour.

1800 66 66 66
Call Childline
Free, 24 hours a day.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 18 September 2026 against their own page

LGBT Ireland

A national helpline and peer support for LGBTQ+ people, their families and friends.

1800 929 539
Call the LGBT Ireland helpline
hours vary by day; see their support pages for today's cover
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 18 September 2026 against their own page

Youthline

Free support for young people in New Zealand by phone, text, email or webchat.

0800 376 633
Call Youthline
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 21 August 2026 against their own page
234
Text Youthline on 234
Free to text.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 21 August 2026 against their own page

OUTLine Aotearoa

An all-ages rainbow support line staffed by trained volunteers from LGBTQIA+ communities.

0800 688 5463
Call OUTLine
Also reachable as 0800 OUTLINE. Open every evening.
Every day 18:00–21:00
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 1 August 2026 against an official government page

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