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Crisis & Suicide Support · Louisiana · Free

International network of volunteer-led emotional support helplines across the world. Open to LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and elders facing any kind of acute distress — not only suicidal ideation. Chat and text options are available alongside phone for people who can't speak out loud safely. Trans crisis volume spikes around bathroom bills, election cycles, and family holidays — these lines staff up for surges. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Louisiana residents and the people supporting them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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More Crisis & Suicide Support in Louisiana

  • The Trevor Project — 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25. Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat online
  • LGBT National Youth Talkline — 1-800-246-7743 — peer support for LGBTQ+ youth through age 25. Open to LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and elders facing any kind of acute distress —
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 24/7 free confidential crisis support. Call or text 988. LGBTQ+ specialized counselors available — press 3 after calling. Built for moments
  • Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 — free 24/7 crisis support via text from trained counselors. For LGBTQ+ people in crisis, family members worried about a
  • Veterans Crisis Line — 988 then press 1, or text 838255 — free 24/7 confidential support for veterans, including LGBTQ+ veterans. Helpful for parents, partners, an
  • StrongHearts Native Helpline — 1-844-7NATIVE — culturally appropriate help for Native American victims of domestic and dating violence including Two-Spirit individuals. Bu