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Crisis & Suicide Support · Wisconsin · Free

International network of volunteer-led emotional support helplines across the world. Useful for trans, nonbinary, and questioning callers who need to be heard without explaining what their pronouns mean. Most calls last 15–45 minutes and the counselor stays on until you feel steadier. Family-rejection crisis is one of the top three reasons LGBTQ+ callers ring in — counselors handle this every day. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Wisconsin residents and allies.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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More Crisis & Suicide Support in Wisconsin

  • 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. Useful for trans, nonbinary, and questioning callers who need to be heard wit
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 24/7 free confidential crisis support. Call or text 988. LGBTQ+ specialized counselors available — press 3 after calling. Open to LGBTQ+ you
  • Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 — free 24/7 crisis support via text from trained counselors. Open to LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and elders facing any kind of
  • Veterans Crisis Line — 988 then press 1, or text 838255 — free 24/7 confidential support for veterans, including LGBTQ+ veterans. Useful for trans, nonbinary, and
  • StrongHearts Native Helpline — 1-844-7NATIVE — culturally appropriate help for Native American victims of domestic and dating violence including Two-Spirit individuals. Bu