LGBT YouthLine

About LGBT YouthLine

The helpline is staffed by peer support volunteers who are 2SLGBTQ+ youth aged 16 to 29. While they are not professional counsellors, they are trained in active listening, anti-racism, harm reduction, and topics related to gender and sexuality. Whether someone is questioning their identity, navigating family relationships, feeling isolated, or simply looking for someone to talk to, the volunteers are there to support.

More information about the volunteer training process can be found here.

Common reasons people reach out by phone, text, or chat include:

• Questioning gender identity and/or sexual orientation

• Coming out

• Mental health concerns

• Relationships with friends, partners, and family

• Social isolation

• Looking for referrals to online or local resources and supports

• Or just to chat

What is Peer Support?

Peer support is about sharing and connecting with people who have similar experiences or identities. We aren’t just focused on solving problems or finding solutions – we're here to truly listen to what you’ve got.

Need Immediate Crisis Support?

If you feel you are in crisis, you can reach out to:

Youthspace

9pm - 3am EST;
chat or text

Visit Site

Trans Lifeline

Monday-Friday

988

24/7 phone or text

Visit Site

Kid's Help Phone

24/7 phone, text, or chat

Visit Site

You can chat with YouthLine about anything on your mind, including thoughts about suicide, they are not trained to support you through an immediate crisis or risk of harm.