If you or someone you care about is having a hard time coping or has unsafe feelings or thoughts, we encourage you to direct them to one of the following crisis resources.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline trained counselors are available to provide support and resources 24/7/365. Anyone can call at any time - simply dial 988.
The Trevor Project confidential crisis intervention and suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24 available 24/7/365.
*Access TrevorChat through a computer, as you may have technical difficulties if using a smartphone or tablet.
Trans Lifeline is a suicide prevention helpline for trans people, staffed by trans people. You can call even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure if you’re trans! They also have a friends and family line for folks supporting a trans loved one. Trans Lifeline does not use nonconsensual intervention.
Crisis Text Line will connect you with a crisis counselor for free 24/7 support. You’ll get an automated text response first, and then a response from a crisis counselor. Crisis counselors will respond within 5 minutes through a secure platform. They will work with you until you are cool and calm and have a positive plan for next steps.
LGBT Hotline operates a series of phone lines and online peer support chatrooms where LGBTQ+ and questioning people of all ages can receive free & confidential peer support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs.
SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program advocates are available Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-2pm. May be impacted by Pride Center of Vermont hours.
Through direct service advocacy, education, and community support, the SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program provides comprehensive services to support LGBTQ+ survivors of hate, bias, harassment, discrimination, abuse, intimate partner violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, and other systemic and community harms.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
All ages & identities - call, text, chat
The Trevor Project
LGBTQ+ youth 13-24
Call (866) 488-7386
Text START to 678-678
TrevorChat online*
Trans Lifeline
All ages; trans & questioning - call only
Call (877) 565-886
Crisis Text Line
All ages & identities - text only
Text VT to 741741
FREE binders, gaffs, breast forms, packers, etc. If you’re a youth or if you know of a youth looking for FREE gender-affirming resources, submit your Gender-Affirming Resource Request, and we’ll help you get what you need.
The Vermont Diversity Health Project (VDHP) is a searchable database that exists to help patients identify safe, affirming, supportive, and effective healthcare providers. Outright Vermont and Pride Center of Vermont work together to maintain the VDHP.
The Transgender Youth Program at the University of Vermont Medical Center provides transgender young people and their families with case management, support, resources, and referrals in a comfortable and affirming setting.
The Vermont Counseling Network maintains a regularly updated list of therapists with openings for new clients. The list can be filtered by age range, insurance, specialty, and more. Start your search for a therapist here!
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England is a national nonprofit healthcare provider offering free and affordable comprehensive medical care, including primary care, sexual & reproductive wellness services, HIV and STI testing, and gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy. They also are a great source of education - both online and in their clinic - to help you make informed medical decisions!
Vermont Health Connect has tips for trans people applying for health insurance. VT Health Connect is Vermont's health insurance marketplace, where you can compare health plans, enroll in a plan, and get financial assistance.
Safe Harbor Vermont provides a variety of healthcare services including medical and mental health/psychiatry at no-cost for adults and families in Vermont experiencing homelessness. Individuals who are staying in an emergency shelter, on the street, camping out, or even staying temporarily with a friend may be eligible for services through the Homeless Healthcare Program.
VT Health Department provides free disease prevention resources such as STI testing, free condoms, and more.
Partnership to End Addiction provides resources for prevention, treatment, and recovery from substance abuse and addiction.
VT Gynecology (VT GYN) is a medical center who provides care for transgender patients, including hormone therapy.
Folx Health is the largest virtual healthcare provider for LGBTQ+ people.
Plume is a virtual gender-affirming care clinic providing hormone therapy (also known as HRT), as well as care for a variety of common health concerns.
This Queer and Trans Joy Workbook is a self-guided reflection tool to support self-discovery, build resilience, and promote well-being.
This Trans Health Clinic Map can help folks living outside Vermont find providers for gender affirming healthcare near you.
The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association's provider directory lists health care specialists by state who will provide gender-affirming care.
TransFamily Support Services guide transgender/non-binary youth and their families through the gender transitioning process to help make it the most positive experience possible. They provide family coaching, assistance with healthcare and insurance issues, help navigating the legal system, and support at schools. All services are provided at no fee.
QueerMed is an experienced team of medical professionals dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based care. They work closely with each patient to develop a tailored treatment plan. Tele-med appointments available.
Trans Health is an independent healthcare center that supports and empowers trans and gender-diverse individuals and families. Offers in-person, virtual, and hybrid services to individuals and families throughout Western Massachusetts and across the Commonwealth and the greater New England Region.
Elevated Access Volunteer Pilots transport passengers at no cost to access the healthcare they need, including gender affirming care and reproductive care.
The Okra Project's mutual aid collective is focused on supporting Black Trans people and alleviating the barriers that the trans community faces. Partners with Better Help to offer free or low-cost mental health support. Also offering assistance with food, housing, and transportation.
National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition provides assistance with emergency food, health care, housing support, applying for public benefits, and legal identity documents.
This guide to legal name and gender changes in Vermont was created by an awesome community member. It contains step-by-step guide to updating name and gender markers on state and federal identity documents. NOTE: This guide was last updated in 2023, and the January 2025 executive orders have rendered some parts out of date. The guide is best used in conjunction with other resources, like this guide from GLAD.
Recent executive orders have created confusion and additional hurdles for transgender youth and adults looking to change their information on legal documents. New England LGBTQ+ legal advocates at GLAD have created a guide to help folks understand the evolving practical impacts of the executive orders.
VTQLP is a group of over 95 (and growing!) Vermont-based 2SLGBTQI+ lawyers, paralegals, legal support staff, and law & policy students and professionals of all kinds! If you are looking for a lawyer: Please note that VTQLP does not provide direct legal services. However, they will give recommendations for queer-affirming legal representation, where possible.
Call (800) 889-2047
VT Legal Aid is an organization that offers a variety of free legal services for Vermonters facing a civil legal problem that threatens their rights, shelter, job, health or well-being.
The VT Network Legal Clinic offers free legal advice and counsel to all Vermont residents who are experiencing legal issues related to domestic and sexual violence. Their attorneys specialize in Relief from Abuse and family court matters and are occasionally available to support victims of crimes related to domestic or sexual violence. To connect with the Legal Clinic, fill out this online referral form.
Lambda Legal is a national legal organization working for LGBTQ+ civil rights. If you feel you have experienced discrimination, visit lambda legal online or call toll-free: (866) 542-8336
The mission of the Vermont Human Rights Commission is to promote full civil and human rights in Vermont. The Commission protects people from unlawful discrimination in housing, state government employment, and public accommodations.
Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation.
Vermont ACLU is freedom’s watchdog, working in the courts, legislatures, and communities to defend individual rights and personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people.
Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund, two long-time champions for the trans community, merged together as one organization. A4TE fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America.
TLDEF's Name Change Project provides pro bono legal name change services to low-income transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people through partnerships with some of the nation’s most prestigious law firms and corporate law departments.
The Movement Advancement Project's Equality Maps show the legislative threats and protections in each state. Visualize bills targeting transgender people in bathrooms, medical care, and more in each state, as well as states where shield laws protect our rights. Additional maps of anti-trans legislation can be found at Trans Formations Project.
NCLR is a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, legislation, policy, and public education.
The mission of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is to work with and educate immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to continue to build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people.
Immigration Equality is the national leader in the field we pioneered: LGBTQ and HIV immigration rights. They work on both the personal and systemic levels to protect and uplift LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants and families.
Vermont Asylum Assistance Project exists to raise Vermont noncitizens’ awareness of and access to critical immigration legal help and support through statewide direct service delivery, pro bono coordination, technical assistance, community education, and administrative and legislative advocacy. Serving as a bridge between immigrant service providers and regulators across the state and region, VAAP educates the public on immigration issues and advocates for policies and practices that advance immigrants’ rights.
This legal explainer from the civil rights law firm Relman Colfax covers state antidiscrimination laws and gender-affirming care in the wake of the Trump Administration's 2025 Executive Orders.
Are you ready to spread queer joy, spark powerful conversations, and hand out lots and lots of stickers and bubbles? Join our The Queer Cheer PRIDE Crew: Outright's fabulous crew of volunteers bringing love, info, and fun to Pride festivals across Vermont this June!
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