Suicide Prevention/Support Hotlines
TrevorLifeline (Available 24/7): 1-866-488-7386
Trevor Chat (online instant messaging)
7 days a week 3 - 9 pm EST/ Noon - 7 pm PT
TrevorText
Text “START“ to 678678*
Available Monday through Friday 3 pm - 10 pm EST/ Noon - 7 pm PT
*Standard messaging rates may apply
LGBT National Hotline (1-888-843-4564) all ages
Monday-Friday: 4 pm - Midnight EST/ 1 pm - 9 pm PT
Saturday: Noon - 5 pm EST/ 9 am - 2 pm PT
LGBT National Youth Talkline (1-800-246-7743)
Monday-Friday: 4 pm - Midnight EST/ 1 pm - 9 pm PT
Saturday: Noon - 5 pm EST/ 9 am - 2 pm PT
LGBT National Senior Hotline (1-888-234-7243)
Monday-Friday: 4 pm - Midnight EST/ 1 pm - 9 pm PT
Saturday: Noon - 5 pm EST/ 9 am - 2 pm PT
Monday-Friday: 4 pm - Midnight EST/ 1 pm - 9 pm PT
Saturday: Noon - 5 pm EST/ 9 am - 2 pm PT
Trans Lifeline is a peer-to-peer hotline ran by trans people that connects trans people with resources and crisis support.
Peer Support Hotline: (877) 565-8860
Available 24/7, with guaranteed operators from 10 am - 4 am EST
The Trans Teens Online Talk Group is designed to be a safe place that allows trans youth to talk freely about concerns and issues, with others their own age, providing support for one another, and helping each other know they are not alone. It is a live, moderated group chat for trans youth ages 12 through 19, that operates Thursdays from 7 pm - 9 pm EST.
Crime
Richland County Sheriff’s Department — Victims Assistance Unit
For further information, call the VAU at 803-576-3115
Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer (GLLO) serves as a point of contact for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities who are victims of crime. For further information, call 803-576-3090
Pathways to Healing
Pathways to Healing is a non-profit organization that advocates for and supports survivors of sexual assault and abuse. It also educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence. The organization has offices in the Richland, Lexington, Sumter, and Newberry counties of South Carolina. Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 9 am - 5 pm https://pathwaystohealing.com/
Richland Office (Headquarters)
3830 Forest Drive, Suite 201, Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: 803-790-8208
Fax: 803-790-8282
Lexington Office
711 East Main Street, Suite C, Lexington, SC 29072
Sumter Office
533C Oxford Street, Sumter, SC 29150
Newberry Office
1530 Main Street, Suite 201, Newberry, SC 29108
24-Hour Crisis Hotline
803-771-RAPE (7273) (Richland/Lexington) | 1-800-491-RAPE (7273) (Newberry/Sumter)
Non-emergency Services
Residents of the Richland, Newberry, Lexington, Fairfield, Orangeburg and Calhoun counties may access this resource for referrals 24/7 on non-emergency services such as community programs, counseling services, financial assistance, shelter and child cares services.
Dial 2-1-1 if in the Midlands area and, if outside the area or phone does not connect, call 803-733-5408 or toll free 1-866-892-9211.
Lost-n-Found Youth Inc. is a transitional housing facility that is the primary solution for homeless LGBT youth (between 13 and 25 years) in the Atlanta, GA area. Including transitional housing, expanded drop-in services include: shower provision, hygiene supplies, hot meals, clothing, and referrals to medical/dental/drug treatment.
24-Hour Youth Crisis Support: 678-856-7825 (can call or text)
Call the hotline for directions and hours for the Youth Center
Administrative Offices: 678-856-7824
Thrift Store: 2585 Chantilly Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324
Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm
Drug Addiction/Recovery
DrugRehab.com - Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community have rates of substance abuse higher than those of the general population. Their daily battles with discrimination and stigma cause high levels of stress that may push them toward drug and alcohol use.
Substance use disorders affect 20 to 30 percent of the LGBTQ+ population, compared to 8.4 percent of the general population, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These alarming numbers stress a need for more substance use recovery programs that cater to LGBTQ+ individuals. Check out their guide for more information and you can contact them directly, and confidentially here.