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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
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Calendar Event Sorting
At the top, the 24/7/365 SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.
Next, Bundled “All Day” Events
Some organizations (like 12 step recovery programs, AA, NA, AlAnon, etc.) have so many events happening throughout the day that they need to be in a bundled listing to spare endless scrolling. Often there is a link to look up events by zip code and other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events
So you can see what’s happening in the next hours, time specific events are tagged and listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night. There can be events and warmlines operating in different time zones, though we try to list all in Oregon’s Pacific Time Zone.
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2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
| Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
| Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
| Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
| For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
| For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
| Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |
Love is Respect Advocates are available 24/7
We offer confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. We’re available by text (“LOVEIS” to 22522), call (866.331.9474), or live chat online.
Terms & conditions for text services
No matter how you reach out to us, you’ll always receive one-on-one, real-time, confidential support.
Our advocates are trained on issues related to dating abuse and healthy relationships, as well as crisis intervention. When you contact us, we’ll listen to your situation, assess how you’re feeling in the moment, and help you identify what next steps may be best for you.
This might include brainstorming a safety plan together or identifying local resources to further support you, whether it’s a service provider, legal resource, counselor, or survivor network to get in touch with.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
CMA’s 24-Hour Helpline is available to provide information and offer support to anyone seeking recovery from crystal meth addiction. The Helpline is not a crisis hotline. We do not respond to emergencies or answer medical or legal questions.
Call the CMA Helpline at: (855) METH-FREE(855) 638-4373
Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth. For the addict we suggest laying a solid foundation with meetings and fellowship, sponsorship and step-work, service and commitments.
Mental health support available 24/7 to Oregon farmworkers
call or text (833) 987-2474
People can call the AgriStress Helpline when they are in a crisis, need resources, are concerned about a loved one or just need someone to talk to. Calls are answered within 30 seconds, and all callers are screened for suicidality and offered a 24-hour follow-up call.
The Oregon AgriStress Helpline is available 24/7. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text (833) 987-2474. The phone line can be accessed in up to 160 languages with the help of interpreters, and the text line offers English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
The helpline’s crisis specialists understand the culture, values, stressors and lived experiences of agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers. They can also offer local mental health resources specific to these industries.
National Problem Gambling Helpline
1-800-GAMBLER
24/7
About the National Problem Gambling Helpline
National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER) is operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling. The helpline serves as a one-stop hub connecting people looking for assistance with a gambling problem to local resources. This network includes 28 contact centers which cover all 50 states and the U.S. territories.
The National Problem Gambling Helpline offers call, text and chat services 24/7/365.
Frequently Asked questions
What is 1-800-GAMBLER?
1-800-GAMBLER is the phone number for the National Problem Gambling Helpline. It serves as a resource for individuals who may be struggling with problem gambling or gambling addiction, or their loved ones. When someone contacts 1-800-GAMBLER they will receive support, information and referrals to services that can help them address their gambling-related concerns.
Is 1-800-GAMBLER designed for emergencies?
1-800-GAMBLER is not a crisis hotline designed for emergency services. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call 911 or 988.
Will calls to 1-800-GAMBLER be referred to 911?
Calls are not automatically referred to 911. However, if someone’s life is in imminent danger, the helpline operator will share vital information with emergency services to save the caller’s life.
If I contact 1-800-GAMBLER, who answers?
When you contact 1-800-GAMBLER, your call/text/chat is typically answered by trained professionals who specialize in helping individuals with gambling-related issues. These individuals are knowledgeable about problem gambling and can provide support, information and resources to help you or someone you know address gambling-related concerns and make informed decisions about seeking treatment.
Is it free to contact 1-800-GAMBLER?
No payment or insurance information is required to receive resources from 1-800-GAMBLER. However, standard data rates from telecommunication mobile carriers may apply to those who text the helpline.
What type of resources are available?
1-800-GAMBLER can connect you to a variety of resources related to gambling-related issues. The specific services and resources available through 1-800-GAMBLER may vary depending on the region you are calling from, but may include:
- Information and education about problem gambling, including its signs and symptoms.
- Referrals to local or national organizations, therapists, counselors or support groups that specialize in treating gambling addiction.
- Treatment options, such as counseling, therapy, peer-support programs or residential treatment.
- Guidance on how to self-exclude from gambling establishments or online gambling sites, if available in your area, to help you limit your access to gambling.
- Financial counseling to assist in managing and addressing financial problems that may have arisen due to gambling addiction.
- Resources and support for family members and loved ones affected by gambling-related harm.
Can loved ones contact 1-800-GAMBLER?
Yes, loved ones and family members of individuals struggling with a gambling problem can contact 1-800-GAMBLER resources. Encouraging loved ones to contact 1-800-GAMBLER can be a crucial step in getting support and information to address the impact of a gambling problem on both the individual and the family. It can also serve as a source of guidance and hope for those who are trying to help someone they care about recover from gambling addiction.
What languages are available?
1-800-GAMBLER uses Language Line Solutions to provide caller translation services in more than 240 languages.
Is contacting 1-800-GAMBLER confidential?
Yes, contacting 1-800-GAMBLER is confidential. We prioritize confidentiality to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for individuals seeking help for gambling-related concerns. Personal information and the details of your call are kept private, and your identity is not disclosed without your consent.
Will my call be recorded?
Individuals contacting 1-800-GAMBLER are not required to provide any personal data to receive resources.
Calls to 1-800-GAMBLER may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance purposes. Additionally, contact centers in the helpline network may independently use call recordings for training purposes, dependent on the best practices of the center.
Does 1-800-GAMBLER use geolocation?
No, 1-800-GAMBLER does not use geolocation. Calls to 1-800-GAMBLER are automatically routed to the closest contact center based on the area code of the phone being used. Helpline operators do not have the ability to track a caller’s location.
How do calls to 1-800-GAMBLER get routed?
Currently, calls to 1-800-GAMBLER are automatically routed to the closest contact center based on the area code of the phone being used. This may result in a caller being routed to a contact center that is not in their current physical location. If the caller wants to be connected with local resources, they may need to disclose their actual location to the helpline operator to be transferred to a local contact center.
1-800-426-2537
sms:800GAM
Parent Stress Line
1-800 – 632 – 8188
Call our Parent Stress Line any time and any day of the week
if you need to vent about the stress from taking care of a child or children. 18006328188
Support Line
FACT Oregon’s Support Line is staffed by parents of youth experiencing disability, and we’re here to help!
Wherever you are on your journey, from birth through young adulthood, we are here to answer your questions and help find resources to support your child’s academic, emotional, and physical growth and well-being! Collectively, our team has the lived experience and professional training needed to support families through many different milestones. Let us help you carve a path forward to a whole full life! We welcome questions about early childhood, special education (we’re the designated statewide Parent Information and Training Center), intellectual and developmental disability services, behavior and communication, self-determination and supported decision making, and so much more! If we don’t know the answer, we’ll try our best to help you find it!
Get Support!
Call or text 503-786-6082 or 541-695-5416
Email us at support@factoregon.org or apoyo@factoregon.org
Someone from our support team will call you back, usually within 48-72 hours. Or, if you’d like, you can choose a time to talk from our calendar by clicking below.
To Schedule a Support Call Use The Link Below
Free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline near you.
Online chat, text, or phone.
Click Here for United States Hotlines
Hotlines for suicide,
Domestic violence,
Anxiety,
Depression,
and other topics
DIAL
(888) 677-1199
Speak with trained staff
Monday – Friday, 5am to 6PM PST
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities get connected to information about local community resources that support independent living.
Launched in 2021 to help disabled people access COVID-19 vaccinations, DIAL also provides information about essential services such as transportation, housing support, disability rights, and more.
1-888-677-1199
Call or send a text message to trained staff.
For Deaf and hard-of-hearing callers who use American Sign Language
Chat
Chat online with trained staff.
DIAL HOME PAGE CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Cancer Support Community
Call the Cancer Support Helpline
888-793-9355
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. PT
Navigation services are provided in over 200 languages.
Do you need someone to talk with about your cancer experience?
We are here to help you by offering free, personalized navigation by phone and online.
Our Cancer Support Helpline is staffed by community navigators and resource specialists who have extensive experience in helping people affected by cancer. We provide guidance, resources, and support to cancer patients or their loved ones with a variety of needs — from getting information about cancer, identifying a local support group, or just finding someone who is willing to listen. So that no one faces cancer alone.
Our services include:
- Connecting callers to local or national resources, counseling, support groups, treatment lodging & transportation services, and other programs
- Live web chat option for those who prefer not to call ― Find the Chat Now window at the bottom of your screen
- Specialized information and navigation in finances & treatment costs, clinical trials, pediatric oncology, CAR T cell therapy, and genetics/genomics
- Treatment decision-making education
- Access to an online distress screening program, CancerSupportSource®
- Guidance on the full scope of resources at the Cancer Support Community
- Live, bilingual Spanish navigation services
- Over-the-phone translation support in over 200 languages
History of MyLifeLine
MyLifeLine was founded in 2007 by Marcia Donziger, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1997, when she was 27 years old. The Internet existed at the time, but not with the fullness it has now. She recalls feeling overwhelmed by the volume of concern, during a time when she was struggling to fight the cancer inside her. She could not physically return all the phone calls herself and found it emotionally draining to repeat the same information about her condition, over and over. She often felt guilty for not staying in better touch with the people who cared about her.
Marcia saw an opportunity to make a difference for other cancer patients after going through her own cancer journey. She envisioned a central place online where cancer patients could communicate via a personal, secure website, sharing updates, managing practical help, and receiving caring messages. Thus, MyLifeLine was born.
In 2018, the Denver-based nonprofit MyLifeLine.org, a digital community that included thousands of patients, caregivers, and their supporters, saw an opportunity to expand its reach and help even more cancer patients. MyLifeLine merged with the Cancer Support Community, the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide. The Cancer Support Community is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
The addition of MyLifeLine to the Cancer Support Community enables anyone impacted by cancer the ability to connect and transform their cancer experiences through community and connection online, removing barriers of support and access by distance, while also providing additional opportunities to grow digital services that include private discussion forums, virtual programing, and more.
1-on-1 Online Peer Support Chat
Monday – Friday – 11:00AM to 8:00PM PST
There can be times when using the phone to find support might not feel safe or comfortable.
We provide a confidential space online. Here you can connect with a trained LGBTQIA+ peer support volunteer to have a web-based conversation. We discuss many different issues and concerns including, but not limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer-sex information, suicide, and much more.
Along with peer support, listening, and affirmation, our volunteers can access the largest LGBTQIA+ resource database of its kind in the world (www.LGBTnearMe.org) to provide additional resources.
Hotline calls can be answered from the United States and Canada, while online chats are available from anywhere in the world. As long as you have access to our website and are able to have a conversation in English, we are here for you.
Fully staffed by real LGBTQIA+ volunteers, never bots or Ai.
THE LGBT NATIONAL COMING OUT SUPPORT HOTLINE
888-688-5428 (888-OUT-LGBT)
Whether You are 13 or 83,
We will be Here for You
Each person is on their own journey, and how to come out, or if to come out, is a very individual choice.
Coming out can mean different things to different people. Everything starts with coming out to yourself, and that can take time and support. We are here to provide you with that support. For some people, coming out can also include friends and family. But each person gets to make those choices in their own time.
While we never tell someone whether they should come out, we are here with you to think about those big decisions and to provide the care and safe space you deserve.
We Got You! We’re Glad You Found Us. No Matter Where You are on Your Journey, We are Here for You.
- Our highly trained & dedicated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.
- We offer support, information, and local resources throughout the United States and beyond.
- We don’t report calls to outside organizations.
- We answer all of our own calls, we don’t outsource.
We provide a safe space while on a call.
All of our peer support volunteers are trained and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our calls are confidential. We don’t know who you are.
There are no recordings made of your conversation.
If you would like us to search for local resources near you, we might ask for your zip code/postal code or city, state, or country. We will never ask for your exact address.
Sometimes our conversations can be heavy, and a person might need to end the call. That’s ok. You will not be judged, and we’re very glad you spoke to us for the amount of time you did.
We don’t call other suicide hotlines, 911, or rescue services on your behalf. While we will not make those calls for you, we will do our best to provide you with the phone numbers to call for yourself if you choose, and we will stay on the line if you like (The exception is if you make a credible threat to someone else).
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. Should you still not be able to get through, you are always welcome to email us at help@LGBThotline.org.
LGBT National Senior Hotline
888-234-7243
Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, PST
Many seniors in our community face unique challenges.
In some cases, LGBTQIA+ seniors may not be out to family and if they are, often fear having to go back in the closet if they need assisted services.
We understand that and can talk about it.
We provide a confidential safe space where seniors can speak about their unique issues concerning sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. This includes coming out issues, family dynamics, relationship concerns, elder abuse, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
Sometimes you just need to be heard. We’re here.
You deserve respect, support, affirmation, and acceptance.
We don’t give advice, and we never tell you what you should do. Ultimately, those choices are yours to make, but we are here to help you on your journey.
Our highly trained & dedicated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.
Everyone who offers support at the LGBT National Help Center identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We offer support, information, and local resources throughout the United States and beyond.
We will never report your calls to any outside organization or authority.
Calls are never outsourced or answered by any other organizations.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN CALLING THE LGBT NATIONAL SENIOR HOTLINE
We provide a safe space while on a call.
All of our peer support volunteers are trained and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our calls are confidential. We don’t know who you are.
There are no recordings made of your conversation.
If you would like us to search for local resources near you, we might ask for your zip code/postal code or city, state, or country. We will never ask for your exact address.
Sometimes our conversations can be heavy, and a person might need to stop the conversation and let the emotions they are feeling sink in. That’s ok. If it’s time for you to end the call, you should certainly do so. You will not be judged, and we’re very glad you called for the amount of time you did.
We don’t call other suicide hotlines, 911, or rescue services on your behalf. While we will not make those calls for you, we will do our best to provide you with the phone numbers to call for yourself if you choose. (The exception is if you make credible threat to someone else.)
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. Should you still not be able to get through, you are always welcome to email us at help@LGBThotline.org.
Introduction to Disability and Special Education (3 trainings)
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Zoom
Join FACT Oregon for a series of three introductory trainings on disability and special education. In these sessions, you will learn key concepts related to disability, understand the purpose of special education and the six main principles of IDEA, and explore how to advocate for your child and work with their school team effectively.
- Session 1 (Nov. 6): Key Concepts in Disability Justice
- Session 2 (Nov. 13): Understanding Special Education
- Session 3 (Nov 20): Collaborative Communication
Attend 1 or all 3 trainings in the series.
Register: English | Español | Download Flyers: English | Español
Language Services: Trainings will be provided in English and Spanish. Please request other language supports at least fourteen (14) days before the event.
Introduction to Disability and Special Education (3 trainings)
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Zoom
Join FACT Oregon for a series of three introductory trainings on disability and special education. In these sessions, you will learn key concepts related to disability, understand the purpose of special education and the six main principles of IDEA, and explore how to advocate for your child and work with their school team effectively.
- Session 1 (Nov. 6): Key Concepts in Disability Justice
- Session 2 (Nov. 13): Understanding Special Education
- Session 3 (Nov 20): Collaborative Communication
Attend 1 or all 3 trainings in the series.
Register: English | Español | Download Flyers: English | Español
Language Services: Trainings will be provided in English and Spanish. Please request other language supports at least fourteen (14) days before the event.
2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
| Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
| Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
| Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
| For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
| For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
| Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |
Love is Respect Advocates are available 24/7
We offer confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. We’re available by text (“LOVEIS” to 22522), call (866.331.9474), or live chat online.
Terms & conditions for text services
No matter how you reach out to us, you’ll always receive one-on-one, real-time, confidential support.
Our advocates are trained on issues related to dating abuse and healthy relationships, as well as crisis intervention. When you contact us, we’ll listen to your situation, assess how you’re feeling in the moment, and help you identify what next steps may be best for you.
This might include brainstorming a safety plan together or identifying local resources to further support you, whether it’s a service provider, legal resource, counselor, or survivor network to get in touch with.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
CMA’s 24-Hour Helpline is available to provide information and offer support to anyone seeking recovery from crystal meth addiction. The Helpline is not a crisis hotline. We do not respond to emergencies or answer medical or legal questions.
Call the CMA Helpline at: (855) METH-FREE(855) 638-4373
Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth. For the addict we suggest laying a solid foundation with meetings and fellowship, sponsorship and step-work, service and commitments.
Mental health support available 24/7 to Oregon farmworkers
call or text (833) 987-2474
People can call the AgriStress Helpline when they are in a crisis, need resources, are concerned about a loved one or just need someone to talk to. Calls are answered within 30 seconds, and all callers are screened for suicidality and offered a 24-hour follow-up call.
The Oregon AgriStress Helpline is available 24/7. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text (833) 987-2474. The phone line can be accessed in up to 160 languages with the help of interpreters, and the text line offers English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
The helpline’s crisis specialists understand the culture, values, stressors and lived experiences of agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers. They can also offer local mental health resources specific to these industries.
National Problem Gambling Helpline
1-800-GAMBLER
24/7
About the National Problem Gambling Helpline
National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER) is operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling. The helpline serves as a one-stop hub connecting people looking for assistance with a gambling problem to local resources. This network includes 28 contact centers which cover all 50 states and the U.S. territories.
The National Problem Gambling Helpline offers call, text and chat services 24/7/365.
Frequently Asked questions
What is 1-800-GAMBLER?
1-800-GAMBLER is the phone number for the National Problem Gambling Helpline. It serves as a resource for individuals who may be struggling with problem gambling or gambling addiction, or their loved ones. When someone contacts 1-800-GAMBLER they will receive support, information and referrals to services that can help them address their gambling-related concerns.
Is 1-800-GAMBLER designed for emergencies?
1-800-GAMBLER is not a crisis hotline designed for emergency services. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call 911 or 988.
Will calls to 1-800-GAMBLER be referred to 911?
Calls are not automatically referred to 911. However, if someone’s life is in imminent danger, the helpline operator will share vital information with emergency services to save the caller’s life.
If I contact 1-800-GAMBLER, who answers?
When you contact 1-800-GAMBLER, your call/text/chat is typically answered by trained professionals who specialize in helping individuals with gambling-related issues. These individuals are knowledgeable about problem gambling and can provide support, information and resources to help you or someone you know address gambling-related concerns and make informed decisions about seeking treatment.
Is it free to contact 1-800-GAMBLER?
No payment or insurance information is required to receive resources from 1-800-GAMBLER. However, standard data rates from telecommunication mobile carriers may apply to those who text the helpline.
What type of resources are available?
1-800-GAMBLER can connect you to a variety of resources related to gambling-related issues. The specific services and resources available through 1-800-GAMBLER may vary depending on the region you are calling from, but may include:
- Information and education about problem gambling, including its signs and symptoms.
- Referrals to local or national organizations, therapists, counselors or support groups that specialize in treating gambling addiction.
- Treatment options, such as counseling, therapy, peer-support programs or residential treatment.
- Guidance on how to self-exclude from gambling establishments or online gambling sites, if available in your area, to help you limit your access to gambling.
- Financial counseling to assist in managing and addressing financial problems that may have arisen due to gambling addiction.
- Resources and support for family members and loved ones affected by gambling-related harm.
Can loved ones contact 1-800-GAMBLER?
Yes, loved ones and family members of individuals struggling with a gambling problem can contact 1-800-GAMBLER resources. Encouraging loved ones to contact 1-800-GAMBLER can be a crucial step in getting support and information to address the impact of a gambling problem on both the individual and the family. It can also serve as a source of guidance and hope for those who are trying to help someone they care about recover from gambling addiction.
What languages are available?
1-800-GAMBLER uses Language Line Solutions to provide caller translation services in more than 240 languages.
Is contacting 1-800-GAMBLER confidential?
Yes, contacting 1-800-GAMBLER is confidential. We prioritize confidentiality to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for individuals seeking help for gambling-related concerns. Personal information and the details of your call are kept private, and your identity is not disclosed without your consent.
Will my call be recorded?
Individuals contacting 1-800-GAMBLER are not required to provide any personal data to receive resources.
Calls to 1-800-GAMBLER may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance purposes. Additionally, contact centers in the helpline network may independently use call recordings for training purposes, dependent on the best practices of the center.
Does 1-800-GAMBLER use geolocation?
No, 1-800-GAMBLER does not use geolocation. Calls to 1-800-GAMBLER are automatically routed to the closest contact center based on the area code of the phone being used. Helpline operators do not have the ability to track a caller’s location.
How do calls to 1-800-GAMBLER get routed?
Currently, calls to 1-800-GAMBLER are automatically routed to the closest contact center based on the area code of the phone being used. This may result in a caller being routed to a contact center that is not in their current physical location. If the caller wants to be connected with local resources, they may need to disclose their actual location to the helpline operator to be transferred to a local contact center.
1-800-426-2537
sms:800GAM
Parent Stress Line
1-800 – 632 – 8188
Call our Parent Stress Line any time and any day of the week
if you need to vent about the stress from taking care of a child or children. 18006328188
Support Line
FACT Oregon’s Support Line is staffed by parents of youth experiencing disability, and we’re here to help!
Wherever you are on your journey, from birth through young adulthood, we are here to answer your questions and help find resources to support your child’s academic, emotional, and physical growth and well-being! Collectively, our team has the lived experience and professional training needed to support families through many different milestones. Let us help you carve a path forward to a whole full life! We welcome questions about early childhood, special education (we’re the designated statewide Parent Information and Training Center), intellectual and developmental disability services, behavior and communication, self-determination and supported decision making, and so much more! If we don’t know the answer, we’ll try our best to help you find it!
Get Support!
Call or text 503-786-6082 or 541-695-5416
Email us at support@factoregon.org or apoyo@factoregon.org
Someone from our support team will call you back, usually within 48-72 hours. Or, if you’d like, you can choose a time to talk from our calendar by clicking below.
To Schedule a Support Call Use The Link Below
Free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline near you.
Online chat, text, or phone.
Click Here for United States Hotlines
Hotlines for suicide,
Domestic violence,
Anxiety,
Depression,
and other topics
National Drug Helpline
Call the helpline and put yourself on the path to recovery. Get private, confidential help from trusted professionals day and night.
1-844-289-0879
The National Drug Hotline at (844) 289-0879 is available 24/7 throughout the year. You can call for yourself or your loved one. Seeking help for yourself or a friend or family member can make a big difference.
Your call is always free and 100% confidential, with a trusted advisor who has helped many people just like you. Call for yourself or a loved one. We remain open day and night, 365 days a year to ensure we are there when you are ready to seek help. Call (844) 289-0879 or continue to browse our website for more information.
DIAL
(888) 677-1199
Speak with trained staff
Monday – Friday, 5am to 6PM PST
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities get connected to information about local community resources that support independent living.
Launched in 2021 to help disabled people access COVID-19 vaccinations, DIAL also provides information about essential services such as transportation, housing support, disability rights, and more.
1-888-677-1199
Call or send a text message to trained staff.
For Deaf and hard-of-hearing callers who use American Sign Language
Chat
Chat online with trained staff.
DIAL HOME PAGE CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Cancer Support Community
Call the Cancer Support Helpline
888-793-9355
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. PT
Navigation services are provided in over 200 languages.
Do you need someone to talk with about your cancer experience?
We are here to help you by offering free, personalized navigation by phone and online.
Our Cancer Support Helpline is staffed by community navigators and resource specialists who have extensive experience in helping people affected by cancer. We provide guidance, resources, and support to cancer patients or their loved ones with a variety of needs — from getting information about cancer, identifying a local support group, or just finding someone who is willing to listen. So that no one faces cancer alone.
Our services include:
- Connecting callers to local or national resources, counseling, support groups, treatment lodging & transportation services, and other programs
- Live web chat option for those who prefer not to call ― Find the Chat Now window at the bottom of your screen
- Specialized information and navigation in finances & treatment costs, clinical trials, pediatric oncology, CAR T cell therapy, and genetics/genomics
- Treatment decision-making education
- Access to an online distress screening program, CancerSupportSource®
- Guidance on the full scope of resources at the Cancer Support Community
- Live, bilingual Spanish navigation services
- Over-the-phone translation support in over 200 languages
History of MyLifeLine
MyLifeLine was founded in 2007 by Marcia Donziger, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1997, when she was 27 years old. The Internet existed at the time, but not with the fullness it has now. She recalls feeling overwhelmed by the volume of concern, during a time when she was struggling to fight the cancer inside her. She could not physically return all the phone calls herself and found it emotionally draining to repeat the same information about her condition, over and over. She often felt guilty for not staying in better touch with the people who cared about her.
Marcia saw an opportunity to make a difference for other cancer patients after going through her own cancer journey. She envisioned a central place online where cancer patients could communicate via a personal, secure website, sharing updates, managing practical help, and receiving caring messages. Thus, MyLifeLine was born.
In 2018, the Denver-based nonprofit MyLifeLine.org, a digital community that included thousands of patients, caregivers, and their supporters, saw an opportunity to expand its reach and help even more cancer patients. MyLifeLine merged with the Cancer Support Community, the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide. The Cancer Support Community is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
The addition of MyLifeLine to the Cancer Support Community enables anyone impacted by cancer the ability to connect and transform their cancer experiences through community and connection online, removing barriers of support and access by distance, while also providing additional opportunities to grow digital services that include private discussion forums, virtual programing, and more.
1-on-1 Online Peer Support Chat
Monday – Friday – 11:00AM to 8:00PM PST
There can be times when using the phone to find support might not feel safe or comfortable.
We provide a confidential space online. Here you can connect with a trained LGBTQIA+ peer support volunteer to have a web-based conversation. We discuss many different issues and concerns including, but not limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer-sex information, suicide, and much more.
Along with peer support, listening, and affirmation, our volunteers can access the largest LGBTQIA+ resource database of its kind in the world (www.LGBTnearMe.org) to provide additional resources.
Hotline calls can be answered from the United States and Canada, while online chats are available from anywhere in the world. As long as you have access to our website and are able to have a conversation in English, we are here for you.
Fully staffed by real LGBTQIA+ volunteers, never bots or Ai.
THE LGBT NATIONAL COMING OUT SUPPORT HOTLINE
888-688-5428 (888-OUT-LGBT)
Whether You are 13 or 83,
We will be Here for You
Each person is on their own journey, and how to come out, or if to come out, is a very individual choice.
Coming out can mean different things to different people. Everything starts with coming out to yourself, and that can take time and support. We are here to provide you with that support. For some people, coming out can also include friends and family. But each person gets to make those choices in their own time.
While we never tell someone whether they should come out, we are here with you to think about those big decisions and to provide the care and safe space you deserve.
We Got You! We’re Glad You Found Us. No Matter Where You are on Your Journey, We are Here for You.
- Our highly trained & dedicated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.
- We offer support, information, and local resources throughout the United States and beyond.
- We don’t report calls to outside organizations.
- We answer all of our own calls, we don’t outsource.
We provide a safe space while on a call.
All of our peer support volunteers are trained and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our calls are confidential. We don’t know who you are.
There are no recordings made of your conversation.
If you would like us to search for local resources near you, we might ask for your zip code/postal code or city, state, or country. We will never ask for your exact address.
Sometimes our conversations can be heavy, and a person might need to end the call. That’s ok. You will not be judged, and we’re very glad you spoke to us for the amount of time you did.
We don’t call other suicide hotlines, 911, or rescue services on your behalf. While we will not make those calls for you, we will do our best to provide you with the phone numbers to call for yourself if you choose, and we will stay on the line if you like (The exception is if you make a credible threat to someone else).
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. Should you still not be able to get through, you are always welcome to email us at help@LGBThotline.org.
LGBT National Senior Hotline
888-234-7243
Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, PST
Many seniors in our community face unique challenges.
In some cases, LGBTQIA+ seniors may not be out to family and if they are, often fear having to go back in the closet if they need assisted services.
We understand that and can talk about it.
We provide a confidential safe space where seniors can speak about their unique issues concerning sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. This includes coming out issues, family dynamics, relationship concerns, elder abuse, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
Sometimes you just need to be heard. We’re here.
You deserve respect, support, affirmation, and acceptance.
We don’t give advice, and we never tell you what you should do. Ultimately, those choices are yours to make, but we are here to help you on your journey.
Our highly trained & dedicated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.
Everyone who offers support at the LGBT National Help Center identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We offer support, information, and local resources throughout the United States and beyond.
We will never report your calls to any outside organization or authority.
Calls are never outsourced or answered by any other organizations.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN CALLING THE LGBT NATIONAL SENIOR HOTLINE
We provide a safe space while on a call.
All of our peer support volunteers are trained and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our calls are confidential. We don’t know who you are.
There are no recordings made of your conversation.
If you would like us to search for local resources near you, we might ask for your zip code/postal code or city, state, or country. We will never ask for your exact address.
Sometimes our conversations can be heavy, and a person might need to stop the conversation and let the emotions they are feeling sink in. That’s ok. If it’s time for you to end the call, you should certainly do so. You will not be judged, and we’re very glad you called for the amount of time you did.
We don’t call other suicide hotlines, 911, or rescue services on your behalf. While we will not make those calls for you, we will do our best to provide you with the phone numbers to call for yourself if you choose. (The exception is if you make credible threat to someone else.)
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. Should you still not be able to get through, you are always welcome to email us at help@LGBThotline.org.
Introduction to Disability and Special Education (3 trainings)
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Zoom
Join FACT Oregon for a series of three introductory trainings on disability and special education. In these sessions, you will learn key concepts related to disability, understand the purpose of special education and the six main principles of IDEA, and explore how to advocate for your child and work with their school team effectively.
- Session 1 (Nov. 6): Key Concepts in Disability Justice
- Session 2 (Nov. 13): Understanding Special Education
- Session 3 (Nov 20): Collaborative Communication
Attend 1 or all 3 trainings in the series.
Register: English | Español | Download Flyers: English | Español
Language Services: Trainings will be provided in English and Spanish. Please request other language supports at least fourteen (14) days before the event.
Introduction to Disability and Special Education (3 trainings)
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Zoom
Join FACT Oregon for a series of three introductory trainings on disability and special education. In these sessions, you will learn key concepts related to disability, understand the purpose of special education and the six main principles of IDEA, and explore how to advocate for your child and work with their school team effectively.
- Session 1 (Nov. 6): Key Concepts in Disability Justice
- Session 2 (Nov. 13): Understanding Special Education
- Session 3 (Nov 20): Collaborative Communication
Attend 1 or all 3 trainings in the series.
Register: English | Español | Download Flyers: English | Español
Language Services: Trainings will be provided in English and Spanish. Please request other language supports at least fourteen (14) days before the event.
2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES
| 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Crisis Text Line | Youthline |
| Text or cal l988 | Text “NATIVE” to 741741 | Call 877-968-8491 or text” teen2teen” to 839863 |
| Available 24/7 | Available 24/7 | Available 24/7, youth peers answering from 4pm-10pm PST. |
| Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to Crisis Counselor | Connects to youth peer counselors native youth peer counselors available |
| For Any Person | For Any Person | For Youth |
| For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health Crisis | For any mental health crisis or general emotional support |
| Formerly known as the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, operated by SAMHSA | Operated by Crisis Text Line | Operated by Lines for Life |
Love is Respect Advocates are available 24/7
We offer confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. We’re available by text (“LOVEIS” to 22522), call (866.331.9474), or live chat online.
Terms & conditions for text services
No matter how you reach out to us, you’ll always receive one-on-one, real-time, confidential support.
Our advocates are trained on issues related to dating abuse and healthy relationships, as well as crisis intervention. When you contact us, we’ll listen to your situation, assess how you’re feeling in the moment, and help you identify what next steps may be best for you.
This might include brainstorming a safety plan together or identifying local resources to further support you, whether it’s a service provider, legal resource, counselor, or survivor network to get in touch with.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
CMA’s 24-Hour Helpline is available to provide information and offer support to anyone seeking recovery from crystal meth addiction. The Helpline is not a crisis hotline. We do not respond to emergencies or answer medical or legal questions.
Call the CMA Helpline at: (855) METH-FREE(855) 638-4373
Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth. For the addict we suggest laying a solid foundation with meetings and fellowship, sponsorship and step-work, service and commitments.
Mental health support available 24/7 to Oregon farmworkers
call or text (833) 987-2474
People can call the AgriStress Helpline when they are in a crisis, need resources, are concerned about a loved one or just need someone to talk to. Calls are answered within 30 seconds, and all callers are screened for suicidality and offered a 24-hour follow-up call.
The Oregon AgriStress Helpline is available 24/7. If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text (833) 987-2474. The phone line can be accessed in up to 160 languages with the help of interpreters, and the text line offers English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
The helpline’s crisis specialists understand the culture, values, stressors and lived experiences of agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers. They can also offer local mental health resources specific to these industries.
National Problem Gambling Helpline
1-800-GAMBLER
24/7
About the National Problem Gambling Helpline
National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER) is operated by the National Council on Problem Gambling. The helpline serves as a one-stop hub connecting people looking for assistance with a gambling problem to local resources. This network includes 28 contact centers which cover all 50 states and the U.S. territories.
The National Problem Gambling Helpline offers call, text and chat services 24/7/365.
Frequently Asked questions
What is 1-800-GAMBLER?
1-800-GAMBLER is the phone number for the National Problem Gambling Helpline. It serves as a resource for individuals who may be struggling with problem gambling or gambling addiction, or their loved ones. When someone contacts 1-800-GAMBLER they will receive support, information and referrals to services that can help them address their gambling-related concerns.
Is 1-800-GAMBLER designed for emergencies?
1-800-GAMBLER is not a crisis hotline designed for emergency services. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call 911 or 988.
Will calls to 1-800-GAMBLER be referred to 911?
Calls are not automatically referred to 911. However, if someone’s life is in imminent danger, the helpline operator will share vital information with emergency services to save the caller’s life.
If I contact 1-800-GAMBLER, who answers?
When you contact 1-800-GAMBLER, your call/text/chat is typically answered by trained professionals who specialize in helping individuals with gambling-related issues. These individuals are knowledgeable about problem gambling and can provide support, information and resources to help you or someone you know address gambling-related concerns and make informed decisions about seeking treatment.
Is it free to contact 1-800-GAMBLER?
No payment or insurance information is required to receive resources from 1-800-GAMBLER. However, standard data rates from telecommunication mobile carriers may apply to those who text the helpline.
What type of resources are available?
1-800-GAMBLER can connect you to a variety of resources related to gambling-related issues. The specific services and resources available through 1-800-GAMBLER may vary depending on the region you are calling from, but may include:
- Information and education about problem gambling, including its signs and symptoms.
- Referrals to local or national organizations, therapists, counselors or support groups that specialize in treating gambling addiction.
- Treatment options, such as counseling, therapy, peer-support programs or residential treatment.
- Guidance on how to self-exclude from gambling establishments or online gambling sites, if available in your area, to help you limit your access to gambling.
- Financial counseling to assist in managing and addressing financial problems that may have arisen due to gambling addiction.
- Resources and support for family members and loved ones affected by gambling-related harm.
Can loved ones contact 1-800-GAMBLER?
Yes, loved ones and family members of individuals struggling with a gambling problem can contact 1-800-GAMBLER resources. Encouraging loved ones to contact 1-800-GAMBLER can be a crucial step in getting support and information to address the impact of a gambling problem on both the individual and the family. It can also serve as a source of guidance and hope for those who are trying to help someone they care about recover from gambling addiction.
What languages are available?
1-800-GAMBLER uses Language Line Solutions to provide caller translation services in more than 240 languages.
Is contacting 1-800-GAMBLER confidential?
Yes, contacting 1-800-GAMBLER is confidential. We prioritize confidentiality to create a safe and non-judgmental environment for individuals seeking help for gambling-related concerns. Personal information and the details of your call are kept private, and your identity is not disclosed without your consent.
Will my call be recorded?
Individuals contacting 1-800-GAMBLER are not required to provide any personal data to receive resources.
Calls to 1-800-GAMBLER may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance purposes. Additionally, contact centers in the helpline network may independently use call recordings for training purposes, dependent on the best practices of the center.
Does 1-800-GAMBLER use geolocation?
No, 1-800-GAMBLER does not use geolocation. Calls to 1-800-GAMBLER are automatically routed to the closest contact center based on the area code of the phone being used. Helpline operators do not have the ability to track a caller’s location.
How do calls to 1-800-GAMBLER get routed?
Currently, calls to 1-800-GAMBLER are automatically routed to the closest contact center based on the area code of the phone being used. This may result in a caller being routed to a contact center that is not in their current physical location. If the caller wants to be connected with local resources, they may need to disclose their actual location to the helpline operator to be transferred to a local contact center.
1-800-426-2537
sms:800GAM
Parent Stress Line
1-800 – 632 – 8188
Call our Parent Stress Line any time and any day of the week
if you need to vent about the stress from taking care of a child or children. 18006328188
Support Line
FACT Oregon’s Support Line is staffed by parents of youth experiencing disability, and we’re here to help!
Wherever you are on your journey, from birth through young adulthood, we are here to answer your questions and help find resources to support your child’s academic, emotional, and physical growth and well-being! Collectively, our team has the lived experience and professional training needed to support families through many different milestones. Let us help you carve a path forward to a whole full life! We welcome questions about early childhood, special education (we’re the designated statewide Parent Information and Training Center), intellectual and developmental disability services, behavior and communication, self-determination and supported decision making, and so much more! If we don’t know the answer, we’ll try our best to help you find it!
Get Support!
Call or text 503-786-6082 or 541-695-5416
Email us at support@factoregon.org or apoyo@factoregon.org
Someone from our support team will call you back, usually within 48-72 hours. Or, if you’d like, you can choose a time to talk from our calendar by clicking below.
To Schedule a Support Call Use The Link Below
Free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline near you.
Online chat, text, or phone.
Click Here for United States Hotlines
Hotlines for suicide,
Domestic violence,
Anxiety,
Depression,
and other topics
National Drug Helpline
Call the helpline and put yourself on the path to recovery. Get private, confidential help from trusted professionals day and night.
1-844-289-0879
The National Drug Hotline at (844) 289-0879 is available 24/7 throughout the year. You can call for yourself or your loved one. Seeking help for yourself or a friend or family member can make a big difference.
Your call is always free and 100% confidential, with a trusted advisor who has helped many people just like you. Call for yourself or a loved one. We remain open day and night, 365 days a year to ensure we are there when you are ready to seek help. Call (844) 289-0879 or continue to browse our website for more information.
DIAL
(888) 677-1199
Speak with trained staff
Monday – Friday, 5am to 6PM PST
The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities get connected to information about local community resources that support independent living.
Launched in 2021 to help disabled people access COVID-19 vaccinations, DIAL also provides information about essential services such as transportation, housing support, disability rights, and more.
1-888-677-1199
Call or send a text message to trained staff.
For Deaf and hard-of-hearing callers who use American Sign Language
Chat
Chat online with trained staff.
DIAL HOME PAGE CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Cancer Support Community
Call the Cancer Support Helpline
888-793-9355
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. PT
Navigation services are provided in over 200 languages.
Do you need someone to talk with about your cancer experience?
We are here to help you by offering free, personalized navigation by phone and online.
Our Cancer Support Helpline is staffed by community navigators and resource specialists who have extensive experience in helping people affected by cancer. We provide guidance, resources, and support to cancer patients or their loved ones with a variety of needs — from getting information about cancer, identifying a local support group, or just finding someone who is willing to listen. So that no one faces cancer alone.
Our services include:
- Connecting callers to local or national resources, counseling, support groups, treatment lodging & transportation services, and other programs
- Live web chat option for those who prefer not to call ― Find the Chat Now window at the bottom of your screen
- Specialized information and navigation in finances & treatment costs, clinical trials, pediatric oncology, CAR T cell therapy, and genetics/genomics
- Treatment decision-making education
- Access to an online distress screening program, CancerSupportSource®
- Guidance on the full scope of resources at the Cancer Support Community
- Live, bilingual Spanish navigation services
- Over-the-phone translation support in over 200 languages
History of MyLifeLine
MyLifeLine was founded in 2007 by Marcia Donziger, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1997, when she was 27 years old. The Internet existed at the time, but not with the fullness it has now. She recalls feeling overwhelmed by the volume of concern, during a time when she was struggling to fight the cancer inside her. She could not physically return all the phone calls herself and found it emotionally draining to repeat the same information about her condition, over and over. She often felt guilty for not staying in better touch with the people who cared about her.
Marcia saw an opportunity to make a difference for other cancer patients after going through her own cancer journey. She envisioned a central place online where cancer patients could communicate via a personal, secure website, sharing updates, managing practical help, and receiving caring messages. Thus, MyLifeLine was born.
In 2018, the Denver-based nonprofit MyLifeLine.org, a digital community that included thousands of patients, caregivers, and their supporters, saw an opportunity to expand its reach and help even more cancer patients. MyLifeLine merged with the Cancer Support Community, the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide. The Cancer Support Community is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
The addition of MyLifeLine to the Cancer Support Community enables anyone impacted by cancer the ability to connect and transform their cancer experiences through community and connection online, removing barriers of support and access by distance, while also providing additional opportunities to grow digital services that include private discussion forums, virtual programing, and more.
1-on-1 Online Peer Support Chat
Monday – Friday – 11:00AM to 8:00PM PST
There can be times when using the phone to find support might not feel safe or comfortable.
We provide a confidential space online. Here you can connect with a trained LGBTQIA+ peer support volunteer to have a web-based conversation. We discuss many different issues and concerns including, but not limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer-sex information, suicide, and much more.
Along with peer support, listening, and affirmation, our volunteers can access the largest LGBTQIA+ resource database of its kind in the world (www.LGBTnearMe.org) to provide additional resources.
Hotline calls can be answered from the United States and Canada, while online chats are available from anywhere in the world. As long as you have access to our website and are able to have a conversation in English, we are here for you.
Fully staffed by real LGBTQIA+ volunteers, never bots or Ai.
THE LGBT NATIONAL COMING OUT SUPPORT HOTLINE
888-688-5428 (888-OUT-LGBT)
Whether You are 13 or 83,
We will be Here for You
Each person is on their own journey, and how to come out, or if to come out, is a very individual choice.
Coming out can mean different things to different people. Everything starts with coming out to yourself, and that can take time and support. We are here to provide you with that support. For some people, coming out can also include friends and family. But each person gets to make those choices in their own time.
While we never tell someone whether they should come out, we are here with you to think about those big decisions and to provide the care and safe space you deserve.
We Got You! We’re Glad You Found Us. No Matter Where You are on Your Journey, We are Here for You.
- Our highly trained & dedicated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.
- We offer support, information, and local resources throughout the United States and beyond.
- We don’t report calls to outside organizations.
- We answer all of our own calls, we don’t outsource.
We provide a safe space while on a call.
All of our peer support volunteers are trained and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our calls are confidential. We don’t know who you are.
There are no recordings made of your conversation.
If you would like us to search for local resources near you, we might ask for your zip code/postal code or city, state, or country. We will never ask for your exact address.
Sometimes our conversations can be heavy, and a person might need to end the call. That’s ok. You will not be judged, and we’re very glad you spoke to us for the amount of time you did.
We don’t call other suicide hotlines, 911, or rescue services on your behalf. While we will not make those calls for you, we will do our best to provide you with the phone numbers to call for yourself if you choose, and we will stay on the line if you like (The exception is if you make a credible threat to someone else).
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. Should you still not be able to get through, you are always welcome to email us at help@LGBThotline.org.
LGBT National Senior Hotline
888-234-7243
Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, PST
Many seniors in our community face unique challenges.
In some cases, LGBTQIA+ seniors may not be out to family and if they are, often fear having to go back in the closet if they need assisted services.
We understand that and can talk about it.
We provide a confidential safe space where seniors can speak about their unique issues concerning sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. This includes coming out issues, family dynamics, relationship concerns, elder abuse, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
Sometimes you just need to be heard. We’re here.
You deserve respect, support, affirmation, and acceptance.
We don’t give advice, and we never tell you what you should do. Ultimately, those choices are yours to make, but we are here to help you on your journey.
Our highly trained & dedicated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.
Everyone who offers support at the LGBT National Help Center identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We offer support, information, and local resources throughout the United States and beyond.
We will never report your calls to any outside organization or authority.
Calls are never outsourced or answered by any other organizations.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN CALLING THE LGBT NATIONAL SENIOR HOTLINE
We provide a safe space while on a call.
All of our peer support volunteers are trained and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our calls are confidential. We don’t know who you are.
There are no recordings made of your conversation.
If you would like us to search for local resources near you, we might ask for your zip code/postal code or city, state, or country. We will never ask for your exact address.
Sometimes our conversations can be heavy, and a person might need to stop the conversation and let the emotions they are feeling sink in. That’s ok. If it’s time for you to end the call, you should certainly do so. You will not be judged, and we’re very glad you called for the amount of time you did.
We don’t call other suicide hotlines, 911, or rescue services on your behalf. While we will not make those calls for you, we will do our best to provide you with the phone numbers to call for yourself if you choose. (The exception is if you make credible threat to someone else.)
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. Should you still not be able to get through, you are always welcome to email us at help@LGBThotline.org.
Introduction to Disability and Special Education (3 trainings)
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Zoom
Join FACT Oregon for a series of three introductory trainings on disability and special education. In these sessions, you will learn key concepts related to disability, understand the purpose of special education and the six main principles of IDEA, and explore how to advocate for your child and work with their school team effectively.
- Session 1 (Nov. 6): Key Concepts in Disability Justice
- Session 2 (Nov. 13): Understanding Special Education
- Session 3 (Nov 20): Collaborative Communication
Attend 1 or all 3 trainings in the series.
Register: English | Español | Download Flyers: English | Español
Language Services: Trainings will be provided in English and Spanish. Please request other language supports at least fourteen (14) days before the event.
Introduction to Disability and Special Education (3 trainings)
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Zoom
Join FACT Oregon for a series of three introductory trainings on disability and special education. In these sessions, you will learn key concepts related to disability, understand the purpose of special education and the six main principles of IDEA, and explore how to advocate for your child and work with their school team effectively.
- Session 1 (Nov. 6): Key Concepts in Disability Justice
- Session 2 (Nov. 13): Understanding Special Education
- Session 3 (Nov 20): Collaborative Communication
Attend 1 or all 3 trainings in the series.
Register: English | Español | Download Flyers: English | Español
Language Services: Trainings will be provided in English and Spanish. Please request other language supports at least fourteen (14) days before the event.