Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation

Crisis & Suicide Support · Washington · Free

Mental health resources for the Black community including LGBTQ+ people, founded by Taraji P. Henson. 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. Counselors aren't mandated reporters for LGBTQ+ identity itself; they only report imminent danger to self or others. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Washington residents and the people supporting them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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