Resources / LGBTQ+ youth and families
LGBTQ+ youth and families
You are valid exactly as you are. These organizations offer affirming support, and one accepting adult can make a real difference in a young person's life.
In danger right now? Call 911. In emotional crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988, or Birmingham's Crisis Center at 205-323-7777, 24 hours a day.
Crisis support
The Trevor Project Lifeline
LGBTQ+ young people
Free, 24/7 crisis support. You can also text START to 678678.
Crisis Center Birmingham
Free, confidential, 24/7
Crisis and suicide line serving Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, St. Clair, Chilton and Walker counties. Also runs Rape Response (205-323-7273) and the Teen Link line (205-328-5465).
Teen Link (Crisis Center)
Teens
Free, confidential teen talk line.
Safe spaces and community
Magic City Acceptance Center
LGBTQ+ youth and adults
A project of Birmingham AIDS Outreach. Free drop-in hours, counseling, support groups and a legal clinic. Find them on Instagram at @mcacbham.
Birmingham AIDS Outreach
LGBTQ+ community and people affected by HIV
Support, testing and prevention education. Its Youth Advisory Council is open to ages 13 to 19.
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Students in grades 6 to 12
An LGBTQ+ affirming public charter school.
PFLAG Birmingham
Families and friends of LGBTQ+ people
A local chapter offering support and resources for families.
If a young person has no safe home
Hope House / Project Hope
Ages 13 to 21
Day shelter, counseling and a residential youth shelter.
AIDS Alabama
Young adults 19 to 24
Offers rapid rehousing and emergency assistance for homeless young adults.
Transgender support
Trans Lifeline
Transgender and questioning people
Peer support run by and for trans people.