If in crisis or in need of immediate support please call:
- The Trevor Project : 24/7 Crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for lesbian, gay, transgender and questioning people ages 13 to 24. 1-866-488-7386
- The Crisis Center Birmingham- (205) 323-7777
- The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-237-TALK (8255)
- The GLBT National Help Center:
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- National Hotline: Serving callers of all ages ( youth and adult). Peer counseling, information and local resources. 1-888-843-4564.
- National Youth Talkline: Serving youth through age 25. Peer counseling, information and local resource. 1-800-246-PRIDE (7743)
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PFLAG Birmingham- Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
A non-profit charter of the National PFLAG organization. PFLAG Birmingham is working to keep families in loving relationships, by helping them affirm their gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender family members. Through their monthly peer-to-peer support group meetings PFLAG provides families in crisis with the accurate information and support they need to dispel the myths and stereotypes of sexual orientation and gender identity. Learn more : pflagbham.org
ASSC- Alabama Safe Schools Coalition
Students in Alabama are not currently protected by existing policies from being discriminated against, harassed or bullied because they are or are perceived to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.The ASSC is comprised of organizations and individuals committed to ensuring that Alabama schools are safe learning enviornments where all students are free from discrimination, harassment and violence. Learn more : alabamasafeschools.org
BAO- Birmingham Aids Outreach
The mission of BAQ is to enhance the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS, at-risk, affected individuals and the LGBTQ community through outreach, age-appropriate prevention education, and supportive services. Birmingham AIDS Outreach/ 205 32nd Street South Birmingham, AL 35222. Amanda Keller, is the Director of LGBTQ Program Services and Client Services Assistant (205-322-4197 Ext. 13) Learn more: birminghamaidsoutreach.org
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