Lines staffed by LGBTQ+ people, where you don't have to explain yourself first.
These are services built specifically for LGBTQ+ people — the tag means the service is set up and its staff are trained for this, not that anyone else is turned away.
A listening service for LGBTQIA+ people, staffed entirely by LGBTQIA+ volunteers.
Call Switchboard
Open 10am to 10pm, every day.
Every day 10:00–22:00
Checked 15 October 2026 against their own page
Chat to Switchboard online
Every day 10:00–22:00
Checked 15 October 2026 against their own page
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people under 25, by phone, text or chat, at any hour.
Call the TrevorLifeline
Open 24 hours, every day
Checked 14 October 2026 against their own page
Text START to 678678
Open 24 hours, every day
Checked 14 October 2026 against their own page
Chat with a Trevor counselor
Open 24 hours, every day
Checked 14 October 2026 against their own page
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.
Call Trans Lifeline
Staffed by trans operators. Hours vary — see their site for current cover.
hours vary; check their site
Never sends emergency services. This service will not contact emergency services about you, even if you tell them you are in danger.
Checked 14 October 2026 against their own page
Anonymous peer support and referral for LGBTIQ+ people, staffed by LGBTIQ+ people.
Call QLife
Open 3pm to midnight, every day.
Every day 15:00–00:00
Checked 28 October 2026 against their own page
Start a QLife webchat
Every day 15:00–00:00
Checked 28 October 2026 against their own page
A national helpline and peer support for LGBTQ+ people, their families and friends.
An all-ages rainbow support line staffed by trained volunteers from LGBTQIA+ communities.