SUPPORT
EDUCATION
ADVOCACY

RESOURCES

CRISIS

The Trevor Project’s vision is a world where all LGBTQ young people see a bright future for themselves. Reach a counselor 24/7 via chat, text, or call +1-866-488-7386.

Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline, connecting LGBTQ+ older people who want to talk with friendly responders ready to listen: +1-877-360-LGBTQ+ (5428). Available in English and Spanish, with translation to 180 languages.

A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, 24/7. Call 988 or chat online.

Peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call +1-(877) 565-8860 if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or not sure you’re trans. (Open 24/7 but operating at reduced capacity. Operators guaranteed to be on call daily from 5 p.m.-1 a.m. ET.)

The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization — helping survivors, educating the public. Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or live chat 24/7.

Providing free, 24/7 mental health support via text message by texting HOME to 741741; by Facebook Messenger at Crisis Text Line; and What’s App by messaging 443-SUP-PORT.

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LOCAL

The first LGBTQ+ community center and wellness clinic in South Carolina’s Upstate — a partnership of Pride Link, Amaryllis Counseling, and 864Pride (see links below). This is a space where you can show up as your full and amazing self, make lifelong friends, and get access to healthcare and other social services while you’re at it.

Striving to reduce environmental and financial barriers to ensure that all members of the LGBTQ+ community have access to quality medical and mental health care and support.

Providing health and wellness services, social support spaces, and connection to critical resources for the LGBTQ+ community. Follow on Instagram and Facebook @pridelinkSC.

Amaryllis Counseling is committed to serving the LGBTQ+ population in the Upstate of South Carolina to ensure affirming and competent therapy. 

A group of moms, friends, and allies who support the LGBTQ community. National organization at freemomhugs.org. Connect with South Carolina and Upstate groups via Facebook.

Regional nonprofit whose mission is preventing and treating HIV through direct services, advocacy, education, and awareness.

A positive resource for support within the LGBTQ+ community: promoting tolerance and empowerment for LGBTQ+ individuals, and fighting to stop LGBTQ+ bullying.

Empowers people of all gender expressions and sexual identities in the Upstate of South Carolina by promoting acceptance through education, advocacy, and networking. Host of the annual March & Festival.

The only youth center in Upstate South Carolina whose exclusive purpose is to serve LGBTQ+ youth. Hosting several (currently virtual) groups for youth ages 10-22.

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Publications from PFLAG National

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