Crisis, Health & Legal
Crisis Resources
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.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline trained counselors are available to provide support and resources 24/7/365. Anyone can call at any time.
The Trevor Project
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
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
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.
SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program
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.
Hotlines
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
Healthcare Resources
Gender Affirming Resources
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)
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 practices identified within are committed to being a safe and affirming space for those in the LGBTQ+ community.If you have any questions about VDHP or want more support in finding the provider that’s right for you, please contact the VDHP Team at the Pride Center: Call (802) 860-7812 or vdhp@pridecentervt.org
Transgender Youth Program at UVM Medical Center
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.
Vermont Counseling Network
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
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!
Legal Resources
Legal Name and Gender Changes 101
An overview of the process of changing your name and gender marker on legal documents in Vermont, and to compile the forms, explanations, and resources necessary to do this in a single document. Download Legal Name and Gender Changes 101!
VT Legal Aid
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.
VT Network Legal Clinic
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
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
Vermont Human Rights Commission
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.
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
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 American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
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.