Online Support
Online support and spaces are more accessible than ever! SShAGLY now meets virtually along with many other organizations. Visit our Events & Programs page to see what's coming up.
Online Spaces & Groups
TrevorSpace (ages 13 - 24)
TrevorSpace is an affirming space where you can be you. Customize your profile to let your friends know how you identify. Join active discussions to ask tough questions and get advice and support from other members in similar situations.
Q Chat Space (ages 13 - 19)
Q Chat Space provides online discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19. It is not a forum. It is live and chat based; there is no video or audio. Everyone is chatting during the same pre-scheduled time. Conversations are facilitated by experienced staff who work at LGBTQ+ centers around the country. Visit their site to set text reminders about upcoming chats, explore resources, and learn more.
Gender Spectrum Lounge (ages 10 - 19 + caregivers and family members)
Gender Spectrum hosts free online groups for pre-teens, teens, parents, caregivers, and other family members and adults. These groups provide you with the opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and feel the comfort of a supportive community.
Trans Teens Online Talk Group Group (ages 13 - 19)
The Trans Teens Online Talk Group is a weekly moderated group for trans and gender expansive youth age 19 and younger, to talk in a safe space and to be able to fully express themselves without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. To discuss concerns, issues, and to talk about personal victories.
LGBTQ Teens Online Talk Group (ages 13 - 19)
The LGBTQ Teens Online Talk Group is a weekly moderated group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth ages 19 and younger to talk in a safe space and to be able to fully express themselves without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. To discuss concerns, issues, and to talk about personal victories.
TrevorSpace is an affirming space where you can be you. Customize your profile to let your friends know how you identify. Join active discussions to ask tough questions and get advice and support from other members in similar situations.
Q Chat Space (ages 13 - 19)
Q Chat Space provides online discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19. It is not a forum. It is live and chat based; there is no video or audio. Everyone is chatting during the same pre-scheduled time. Conversations are facilitated by experienced staff who work at LGBTQ+ centers around the country. Visit their site to set text reminders about upcoming chats, explore resources, and learn more.
Gender Spectrum Lounge (ages 10 - 19 + caregivers and family members)
Gender Spectrum hosts free online groups for pre-teens, teens, parents, caregivers, and other family members and adults. These groups provide you with the opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and feel the comfort of a supportive community.
Trans Teens Online Talk Group Group (ages 13 - 19)
The Trans Teens Online Talk Group is a weekly moderated group for trans and gender expansive youth age 19 and younger, to talk in a safe space and to be able to fully express themselves without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. To discuss concerns, issues, and to talk about personal victories.
LGBTQ Teens Online Talk Group (ages 13 - 19)
The LGBTQ Teens Online Talk Group is a weekly moderated group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth ages 19 and younger to talk in a safe space and to be able to fully express themselves without fear of being made to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome. To discuss concerns, issues, and to talk about personal victories.
Crisis Intervention
If you are experiencing a crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk or connect with someone, reach out to one of the below hotlines.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat (open 24 hours/day)
Call 1-800-273-8255 - The Trevor Project (open 24 hours/day)
Call 1-866-488-7386
Visit TrevorChat to connect with a counselor - Trans Lifeline (open 24 hours/day)
Call 1-877-565-8860
Run by trans people, for trans people. - Samaritans Hope (open 24 hours/day)
Call or text 1-877-870-4673 - Crisis Text Line (open 24 hours/day)
Text HELLO to 741741 - Teen Line:
Call 1-800-852-8336 (open 9pm to 1am, EST)
Text "TEEN" to 839863 (open 9pm to 12pm, EST)
Run by teens, for teens. Adults are always on standby for further assistance. - LGBT National Help Center
Youth & Adult Hotline: 888-843-4564
Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243
Visit their site to chat online
Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight, EST
Saturday from noon to 5pm EST
