Resources for Those in Crisis
If you are in crisis, or in immediate need of social services, I encourage you to contact one of the following resources (special thanks to www.walnutpsychotherapycenter.com from whom this list was adopted):
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 anywhere in the U.S.
Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Center
Call 215-686-4420 anywhere in the greater Philadelphia area.
Safe In Philly - Intimate Partner Violence Resource Map
The Safe In Philly mobile resource map was created by Shared Safety Philadelphia to support the needs of those in the Philadelphia-area experiencing domestic violence.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1xm1g7lTLbFjuiWVGtEPY4l_a6EokZVDI&usp=sharing
Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-866-723-3014 anywhere in the greater Philadelphia area
Trevor Project
World’s largest suicide prevention & mental health organization for LGBTQ youth.
866-488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Trans lifeline
Peer support & crisis hotline for trans people in English and Spanish. They do not employ non-consensual emergency responder/police intervention.
US: 877-565-8860 https://www.translifeline.org/
Blackline
Crisis support through a Black, LGBTQ+ & Black Femme lens; for BIPOC, by BIPOC. Based on info from Trans Lifeline, they do not employ non-consensual emergency responder/police intervention. 1-800-604-5841
LGBTQ+ Cancer Support
Cancer can be devastating for anyone. However, the challenges of navigating a cancer diagnosis can be even more difficult for members of the LGBTQ+ community, who often face discrimination and disparities in health care. Visit Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients With Cancer for more information and support.