Ben and Lola spell for their lives.

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Mental health resources HERE! ↓

Warm lines (don't call police!):

LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564

Call Blackline: 1-800-604-5841

Centers BI&POC, LGBTQ+ Black Femme lens

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US), 1-877-330-6366 (Canada)

Run by and for Trans people. English and español.

StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483

24/7 - Centers Native Americans and Alaska Natives

Thrive Lifeline: 1-313-662-8209

24/7 - Trans-led and operated

Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888407-4515

Trained peer supporters

(List curated by @inclusivetherapists on Instagram)

Additional resources ↓

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth via chat, text, or phone

GLAAD: glaad.org

Has resources on how to get involved in advocacy, as well as support for those feeling affected by policies and media coverage.

PFLAG: pflag.org

Local chapters offer support for LGBTQ individuals and their families, creating safe spaces and support systems.

ACLU: aclu.org

The ACLU'S LGBTQ rights project provides advocacy and legal resources, as well as updates on protections for the community.

Lambda Legal: lambdalegal.org

Provides legal support and guidance on discrimination cases involving LGBTQ individuals.

(Sourced from @midwestern.lesbian on Instagram)