Support & Help Lines - LGBTQ

LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning individuals. The acronym LGBTQ is used for simplicity, yet represents a diversity of gender identification and sexual orientation.

Many of those in the LGBTQ community have been ostracized, harassed, endured sexual abuse and/or physical abuse as a consequence of their gender identity or sexual orientation. This means being at a higher risk for emotional pain, feelings of isolation, hopelessness and suicide.

If you are experiencing this kind of stress or pain, you are not alone, and there are resources available to help. Listed here are local as well as national programs that provide information and support for LGBTQ individuals, allies and loved ones.  

If there is a program or resource you would like to see represented on this page, please lheuer [at] co.shasta.ca.us (contact the Suicide Prevention Program).

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Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Need to talk to someone now?

The Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for confidential support.  

Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

NorCal Outreach

NorCal OUTreach

NorCal OUTreach is a non-profit organization located in Redding, California aimed with the vision for a more diverse and globally accepting community. NorCal OUTreach has developed  alliances & partnerships within Northern California to help serve the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.  

For more information, call 530-949-NCOP (6767)

Trevor Project. You are never alone

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project offers accredited life-saving, life-affirming programs and services to LGBTQ youth that create safe, accepting and inclusive environments over the phone, online and through text.

Call 1-866-488-7386. Help is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

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