National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Q Chat Space provides live, chat-based, professionally facilitated, online support and discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens 13-19. It is a safe space and can provide critical support when teens do not have a physical location to go.
Hosted by CenterLink, an international network of LGBTQ+ community centers, the discussion and groups are facilitated by professionals from 7 community centers across the country, including SMYAL, which is based in Washington, DC.
Sprout therapy connects medical professionals with parents of neurodivergent children nationwide. They have created a resource that highlights research about gender identity, dysphoria, and diversity in neurodivergent individuals as well as information on support groups for those with Austism Spectrum Disorder and Gender Identity Diversity.
https://www.joinsprouttherapy.com/studio/mood-disorders/autism-and-gender-identity
PFLAG Prince William County is a community group of Metro DC PFLAG. PFLAG PWC offers monthly meetings for parents, caregivers, and adults to discuss how they can best support their LGBTQ loved ones. No matter what stage you are in the acceptance process, you are welcome. PFLAG PWC also has a youth group, ages 12-19, which is a safe space for LGBTQ youth to be their authentic selves. In the group, they play games, watch movies, and discuss what's going on in their lives in a casual environment. Both meetings are the third Tuesday of the month from 7pm-8:30pm at the Bull Run Unitarian Universalists Congregation in Manassas.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PFLAGPWC
The Shenandoah LGBTQ Center provides a safe space for our community in Staunton, VA. They offer drop-in hours, events, resources, a clothes closet, and much more.
If you live in the Shenandoah region, check out the Center!
The CollabSpot is a social justice-focused hub. They provide co-working and event space.
Geared towards the support and advocacy of the Queer BIPOC community, they also provide training in many areas with a goal of creating inclusive spaces for BIPOC folx and breaking down barriers within the community.
SPAN is a regional coalition of the City of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax-Falls Church, Loudoun, and Prince William Community Service Boards and community partners all working together to raise awareness and share resources to prevent suicide.