Mental Health Resources

Crisis Hotlines

Trans Lifeline

• Hotline (U.S.): (877) 565-8860
• Hotline (Canada): (877) 330-6366
• Hours: 24/7
• Description: A peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning individuals. Offers confidential, nonjudgmental support without involving emergency services unless explicitly requested. ​https://lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/support/hotlines

The Trevor Project

• TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386
• Text Support: Text START to 678-678
• TrevorChat: Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7.
• TrevorText: Confidential text messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7/365.
• Description: Provides confidential support for LGBTQ youth in crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ​https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

LGBT National Help Center

• General LGBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
• Youth LGBT Hotline: 1-800-246-7743
• Senior LGBT Hotline: 1-888-234-7243
• Coming Out Support Hotline: 1-888-688-5428
• Hours: Monday–Friday: 1 PM–9 PM, Saturday: 9 AM–2 PM (Pacific Time)
• Description: Provides confidential support and resources to individuals of all ages regarding sexual orientation and gender identity/expression issues. https://lgbthotline.org/

SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline

• Phone: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
• Description: Connects LGBT older people with friendly responders, offering confidential support and crisis response, available 24/7. ​https://www.sageusa.org/

Supportive Services

Sonoma County

• Positive Images
Services: Offers weekly support groups, youth leadership programs, mentorship, and a resource library.
Contact: (707) 568-5830, info@posimages.org
Website: posimages.org​
• On The Margins
Provides a wide range of culturally responsive and trauma-informed services in Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Cloverdale and Sonoma Valley.
Phone: (415) 412-9064
Website: onthemargins.us
• TransLife Sonoma County
Hosts social events, hikes, and picnics for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals (now a program of Positive Images).
Contact: Email info@posimages.org for more information
Website: translifecommunity.org​
• TransFamily Alliance
A leading education and support hub for parents raising transgender, non-binary, & gender expansive youth.
Website: transfamilyalliance.com
• Sonoma County Black Therapy Fund
A community-driven initiative designed to provide free, culturally competent mental health services to Black residents of Sonoma County. Administered by the Sonoma County Black Forum in partnership with the NAACP Santa Rosa, the programs aims to address the mental health disparities and systemic challenges faced by the Black community.
Phone: (707) 343-8734
Website: sonomacountyblackforum.com
• SOS Community Counseling Clinic
Services: Provides affordable counseling to all community members based on a sliding scale. LGBTQIA+ friendly.
Contact: (707) 284-3444
Address: 319 South E Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Website: soscounseling.org​
• LGBTQ Connection
Services: Offers free counseling for both individuals and families, school support, and more.
Contact: (707) 595-6640
Website: namisonomacounty.org

Marin County

• NAMI Marin County
Services: Offers support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
Contact: (415) 444-0480
Website: namimarin.org​

San Francisco County

• San Francisco Community Health Center
Services: Provides supportive trans/GNC services, including therapy, case management, medical services, and social groups.
Contact: Email info@sfcommunityhealth.org for more information
Website: sfcommunityhealth.org​
• Trans: Thrive at San Francisco Community Health Center
Services: Offers therapy, case management, medical services, and social groups for the trans/GNC community.
Website: sfcommunityhealth.org/transthrive
• TransLife – San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Services: Provides support for trans women, trans men, and gender-fluid individuals, focusing on community, spirituality, and friendship.
Contact: (415) 487-8090
Website: sfaf.org​
• San Francisco LGBT Center
Services: Offers mental health services, counseling, housing assistance, and gender identity workshops.
Website: sfcenter.org​

San Diego County