Understanding Affirming Communities, Relationships, & Networks
Resources
Crisis Supports
Canada
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 to reach Crisis Services Canada. This hotline provides suicide prevention and support resources 24 hours a day and text services are available from 4pm to 12am EST.
United States
For crisis support text HOME to 741741 or visit the Crisis Text Line website.
Canada or the U.S.
If you are trans or questioning and in distress, call (Canada) 1-877-330-6366 or (U.S.) 1-877-565-8860 to reach the Trans Lifeline’s Peer Support Hotline. This hotline is operated by and for trans people and provides support and resources to trans and questioning callers 24 hours a day. Trans Lifeline is anonymous and confidential; they will not call 911, emergency services, or law enforcement without your consent.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.
Sexual Assault
If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault, you can find help in your area.
Canada
United States
- Call 800-656-4673 or visit RAINN‘s website.
Sexual Health
Sexual health information and resources can be found at:
Canada
United States
Mental Health
Mental health information and resources can be found at:
Canada
United States
Other Resources and Supports
- Meet the Methods: “What is and who is Two-Spirit?” in research
- Trans Student Educational Resources: glossary of terms
- PFLAG Canada
- PFLAG U.S.
- Post-SSRI/SNRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD)
- Fact Sheet: Post-SSRI/SNRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD)