If you are in danger or need immediate help, dial 9-1-1!
PFLAG Greater Providence Help Line - (401) 307-1802
For non-emergency assistance or general information about the Greater Providence Chapter of PFLAG, you can contact us at (401) 307-1802. If we are not immediately available, please leave a message and phone number and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. If you have concerns about self-harm or suicide attempts of yourself or a loved one, please contact one of the following suicide prevention help lines.
The Blackstone Valley LGBTQ+ Advocacy Program
24-Hour Hotline: 800-494-8100
Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center‘s LGBTQ+ Advocacy program was created to provide services to fit the needs of the LGBTQ+ community, victims, and survivors in regards to their situation involving domestic violence or sexual assault. We provide case management, safety planning, client goals, crisis intervention, assistance on how to file a police report and how to obtain a restraining order. We assist with education, housing, and other appropriate referrals as needed. We work with other community agencies to provide prevention education, awareness, and information about the issues the LGBTQ+ community faces when victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We provide presentations, information, and materials in regards to issues related to domestic violence in the LGBTQ+ community.
The program also offers support groups for LGBTQ+ identified victims and survivors. Support groups are offered 1-2 twice a week free of charge and confidential. All clients are also eligible for other service provided by the agency such as:
Safe Home, Court Advocacy Program, Transitional Housing Program, Law enforcement Advocate Program, Helpline, which is provided for individuals in crisis through our 24-hour helpline. Helpline provides telephone support as well as an accompaniment to hospitals and police departments. This helps to empower, encourage and support marginalized individuals and their families. Most importantly bring awareness and strengthening communities through addressing their societal needs. These programs also will collaborate with other agencies & educational institutions for more effective & appropriate information, resources, and visibility. Lastly, Drop-in services for any client or professional seeking information and referrals at our Providence Drop-In Center. This includes victim compensation, resources and to all who seek services through our agency. Serving Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Lincoln, Woonsocket & Cumberland. We welcome all orientations, genders, identities, relationships and all persons of LGBTQ+ community.
We understand the social stigma, displacement, struggles and discrimination the LGBTQ+ faces every day. That is why we will provide all of our clients with appropriate services that fit their needs. At Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center staff members are allies or identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
The program also offers support groups for LGBTQ+ identified victims and survivors. Support groups are offered 1-2 twice a week free of charge and confidential. All clients are also eligible for other service provided by the agency such as:
Safe Home, Court Advocacy Program, Transitional Housing Program, Law enforcement Advocate Program, Helpline, which is provided for individuals in crisis through our 24-hour helpline. Helpline provides telephone support as well as an accompaniment to hospitals and police departments. This helps to empower, encourage and support marginalized individuals and their families. Most importantly bring awareness and strengthening communities through addressing their societal needs. These programs also will collaborate with other agencies & educational institutions for more effective & appropriate information, resources, and visibility. Lastly, Drop-in services for any client or professional seeking information and referrals at our Providence Drop-In Center. This includes victim compensation, resources and to all who seek services through our agency. Serving Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Lincoln, Woonsocket & Cumberland. We welcome all orientations, genders, identities, relationships and all persons of LGBTQ+ community.
We understand the social stigma, displacement, struggles and discrimination the LGBTQ+ faces every day. That is why we will provide all of our clients with appropriate services that fit their needs. At Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center staff members are allies or identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
The Trevor Lifeline - (866) 488-7386
If you’re thinking about suicide, you deserve immediate help - please call the Trevor Lifeline at (866) 488-7386. The Trevor Project serves more than 100,000 LGBTQ young people every year through our programs and resources, including:
Trevor Lifeline - A crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386
TrevorChat - A free, confidential secure instant messaging support service
TrevorText - A free, confidential text messaging service
TrevorSpace - An online community for LGBTQ young people and their friends, ages 13 through 24
Trevor Support Center - Where LGBTQ youth and allies can find answers to FAQs and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more
Trevor Lifeline - A crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386
TrevorChat - A free, confidential secure instant messaging support service
TrevorText - A free, confidential text messaging service
TrevorSpace - An online community for LGBTQ young people and their friends, ages 13 through 24
Trevor Support Center - Where LGBTQ youth and allies can find answers to FAQs and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more
Trans Lifeline - (877) 565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people. They run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of the transgender community might have.
This is a FREE helpline run by volunteers and supported by the community.
This is a FREE helpline run by volunteers and supported by the community.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - (800) 273-TALK (8255)
No matter what problems you are dealing with, people at The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline want to help you find a reason to keep living. By calling (800) 273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.
The GLBT National Help Center - Hotline: (888) 843-4564; Youth Talkline: (800)246-7743
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisewww.glnh.org/index2.htmlxual and Transgender (GLBT) National Hotline provides telephone, online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.
All of their services are free and confidential.
Counselors on the GLBT Nationwww.glnh.orgal Help Center Hotline speak with callers of all ages about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and lots more! Counselors on the Youth Talkline speak with teens and young adults up to age 25 about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, parent issues, school problems, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and lots more!
All of their services are free and confidential.
Counselors on the GLBT Nationwww.glnh.orgal Help Center Hotline speak with callers of all ages about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and lots more! Counselors on the Youth Talkline speak with teens and young adults up to age 25 about coming-out issues, relationship concerns, parent issues, school problems, HIV/AIDS anxiety and safer-sex information, and lots more!
The Samaritans of Rhode Island - (401) 272-4044 or (800) 365-4044
The Samaritan’s 24 Hour Confidential Hotline/Listening Line has trained volunteers since 1977 to use non-judgemental, non-religious befriending skills to help callers of all ages who are hopeless, alone, suicidal or seeking information to help a family member or friend.
The line is a self-help model. Callers in need of someone to listen choose to call their line.
There is no formal caller-agency/volunteer relationship. They provide volunteer befriending and listening. They do not provide professional counseling or case management. Often times, however, talking to a Samaritan can be the gateway to professional care. If you talk to a Samaritan volunteer, maybe you will then feel comfortable talking to a licensed medical or mental health professional.
The line is a self-help model. Callers in need of someone to listen choose to call their line.
There is no formal caller-agency/volunteer relationship. They provide volunteer befriending and listening. They do not provide professional counseling or case management. Often times, however, talking to a Samaritan can be the gateway to professional care. If you talk to a Samaritan volunteer, maybe you will then feel comfortable talking to a licensed medical or mental health professional.