Suicide Prevention Resources for LGBTQIA+ Coloradans
June, 2025 Update:
We at One Colorado are devastated to hear that the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline has been ordered to shut down its LGBTQ+ program. Now more than ever, our community needs support. We have updated our mental health resource list to reflect additional LGBTQIA+ options for those looking for crisis support.
September is Suicide Prevention Month, but taking care of ourselves, and each other, is a lifelong journey. Mental health support comes in all shapes and sizes. What often comes to mind is a weekly visit to a therapist’s couch, which can be really helpful, however counseling and therapy services are not always accessible or affordable to everyone, and are not always available if you need immediate help.
So if you, like many of us, ever find yourself in need of urgent help, what are your alternatives?
The first and easiest step is to reach out to a crisis line. There are a variety of different options and services available, with various levels of possible intervention. Here are a few LGBTQIA+ affirming resources to check out:
877-565-8860, call only
Hours: 11 AM – 7 PM Mountain Time
Run by trans people, for trans people with a peer support model.
When there is a high volume of calls, the call will disconnect if they can’t/don’t have anyone available.
On principle Trans Lifeline volunteers will never call emergency services without your consent.
Call 888-843-4564, or chat on website
Youth Talk Line 800-246-7743, or chat on website
Hours: Mon - Fri: 12 PM - 9 PM Mountain Time, Sat: 10 AM - 3 Mountain Time
Provides a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
Will not report calls to outside agencies or call 911 on your behalf
If you attempt to start a call during open hours and can’t get through, that means that all of our volunteers are currently talking with other people. Please try back in a few minutes.
*Trevor Project’s Classic Crisis Services are still available*
Call 1-866-488-7386, text ‘start’ to 678678, or chat on website
Focus on providing LGBTQIA+ youth crisis counseling
The Trevor Project states: “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”
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor
Another great option can be to connect with support groups. Groups are often cheaper than individual therapy and certain types of groups, such as peer to peer groups, might even be free. Check out Yarrow Collective, Queer Asterisks, or the Transgender Center for the Rockies for some local options. You can also check out Hey Peers for more virtual options.
At One Colorado, we know that suicide prevention is more than just mental health support or crisis intervention. Healthcare access is suicide prevention. Food access is suicide prevention. Responsible gun laws are suicide prevention. Safe schools are suicide prevention. Equal rights are suicide prevention, and so much more!
We remain deeply committed to preventing suicide and protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of all LGBTQIA+ Coloradans and their families.
We hope you’ll stick around to see us win. We love you!
