Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation

Crisis & Suicide Support · West Virginia · Free

Mental health resources for the Black community including LGBTQ+ people, founded by Taraji P. Henson. Useful for trans, nonbinary, and questioning callers who need to be heard without explaining what their pronouns mean. Free, anonymous, 24/7 — no obligation to share your name or location. Counselors aren't mandated reporters for LGBTQ+ identity itself; they only report imminent danger to self or others. Free, confidential, and open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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