Resources
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Warmlines
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 (Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español.) Provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people. Available Monday–Friday from 10:00am– 6:00pm Pacific | 11:00am–7:00pm Mountain | Noon–8:00pm Central | 1:00– 9:00pm Eastern
When you contact us, you’ll be connected to a trans/nonbinary peer operator. Full anonymity and confidentiality. No nonconsensual active rescue (calling 911, emergency services, or law enforcement)
The Trevor Project: Text ‘START' to 678-678 or call 866 488-7386 Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.
Trained counselors understand the challenges LGBTQ+ young people face and are available for support 24/7. In very specific instances of abuse or a clear concern of an in-progress or imminent suicide, Trevor counselors may need to contact a child welfare agency or emergency service.
Call Blackline: Call or Text 800-604-5841
Call BlackLine® provides a space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. Call BlackLine® prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). By us for us.Thrive Lifeline: Text “THRIVE” to 313-662-8209
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to chat with a qualified crisis responder, we are here for you. If you are an underrepresented individual (person of color, LGBTQ2S+, person living with disabilities, neurodiverse, and/or other marginalized identities), and experiencing obstacles because of (or simply have questions about) your identities, we want to help you navigate those.Stronghearts Native Helpline: 844-762-8483
Call, Text or Chat Online! This is a safe, anonymous, and confidential domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.Wildflower Alliance: Call 888-762-8483
This peer support line is answered by a trained peer supporter who has their own first-hand experience with psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, addiction, and/or other interrupting challenges. This line does not collect personal information, perform assessments, or call crisis or the police. Available 7:00–9:00pm Eastern Monday through Thursday and 7:00–10:00pm Eastern Friday through Sunday. -
Community care
Rainbow Center: For more than 20 years, Rainbow Center has served as a resource hub for the LGBTQ2SA community in South Puget Sound. Rainbow Center has daily open hours, where resources—including a lending library, computer and Wi-Fi access, advocacy services, and educational materials—are available to community members.
Oasis Youth Center: Is an organization responding to the unique needs of queer youth in Pierce and surrounding counties. Our goal is to go beyond support for survival; we aim to cultivate accessible pathways for youth to thrive authentically.
Liberatory Wellness Network : "The Liberatory Wellness Network (LWN) is a community-powered directory created by and for those of us who’ve been harmed, dismissed, or pathologized by traditional healthcare systems. Here, you’ll find a therapist or healer who sees your full humanity, someone who affirms your identity and lived experience, and understands that healing is deeply political, personal, and powerful."
Don’t Call the Police:Community-based alternatives to police in your city.
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Books
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Creativity
Online Sand Tray by Dr. Karen Fried: Free online sand tray to use for gestalt play therapy and other therapeutic methods.
Language is a Virus:The Language is a virus exists to cure writer's block and inspire creativity. Start by creating Visual Poetry.

