TIGERRS

hotlines

the Trevor project

Crisis counselors provide information & support for LGBTQ+ young people under age 25. 24/7, all year round. 100% confidential, 100% free.

• Text ‘START’ to 678-678
• Call 866-488-7386
• Chat https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

Translifeline

Direct emotional & financial support to trans people in crisis. Run by and for trans people.

• Call 877-565-8860

suicide prevention hotline

SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: Services available 24/7 across Minnesota

• For adults: https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/health-care/mental-health/resources/crisis-contacts.jsp
• TC metro area: dial 988 and ask for mobile crisis team
• Chat via text to 988
• Chat online at https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/
• Outside the twin cities, use links below for MN Dept of Human Services directory for mental health crisis phone numbers in MN by county:
• For children: https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/childrens-mental-health/resources/crisis-contacts.jsp

local support

walk-in counseling center

Free and anonymous in-person and online counseling services, no appointment needed.

• https://walkin.org/get-counseling-now/

face to face

For young people ages 11-24. Health care, counseling, basic needs, and other help.

• SafeZone Drop-In Center provides food, transportation assistance, personal hygiene products, medical & mental health care, 9am-6pm M-F
• https://face2face.org

outfront anti-violence program

Crisis intervention services, confidential crisis counseling for anti-LGBTQ+ bias/hate violence, relationship abuse, sexual assault.

• Call 800-800-0350
• Email avp@outfront.org
• https://www.outfront.org/anti-violence-program

sexual violence center

SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER: Free, confidential and inclusive support 24/7. Crisis support, medical advocacy, support groups, counseling, legal advocacy.

• 24-hour crisis line 612-871-5111
• https://www.sexualviolencecenter.org

youth services network

Directory site helping youth find a variety of services: shelters, outreach workers, basic need drop-in centers, health & wellness, food, mental/emotional health, resource hotlines, education, pregnant & parenting youth, employment.

• https://www.ysnmn.org

emergency shelter

avenues for youth

Safe shelter and housing options for youth in MN who are 16-24 years old who are experiencing homelessness.

• https://avenuesforyouth.org/resources-and-support/

bridge for youth

BRIDGE FOR YOUTH: Crisis intervention, emergency shelter, longer-term supportive housing, street and site-based outreach and support.

• https://bridgeforyouth.org/programs/
• For immediate help 24/7/365
  • Text 612-400-SAFE
  • Call 612-377-8800