LGBTQ+ RESOURCES
Tools and support to navigate your academic, professional, and personal journey as an LGBTQ+ student at UC Berkeley.
Free Mental Health Support
The Trevor Project offers free, 24/7 confidential mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth. Whether through phone, chat, or text, you can always reach out for help, guidance, or just someone to talk to. The Trevor Project is here to support you, no matter what you're going through.
SF Bay Area Trans Resource Guide
The SF Bay Area Trans Resource Guide offers key support services for transgender individuals, including crisis services, housing, medical care, mental health resources, and legal assistance. It also provides connections to HIV care, food programs, and advocacy organizations in the Bay Area. The guide is a resource for navigating essential services.
Gender Equity Resource Center
The Gender Equity Resource Center (GenEq) at UC Berkeley supports the campus community with resources for women, LGBTQ+, and trans individuals. It offers assistance with issues like sexual and dating violence, hate crimes, and provides workshops, inclusive restrooms, and opportunities for internships and volunteering. GenEq also fosters community engagement through events like SF Pride participation and the Trans Healthcare Panel.
Crisis Hotlines:
We’ve compiled essential crisis hotline numbers for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, covering youth, elders, trans support, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and hate crimes. Reach out anytime for support:
LGBTQ Youth Crisis Line:
(866) 488-7386
Trans Lifeline:
(877) 565-8860
The LGBT National Hotline:
(888) 843-4564
The LGBT National Youth Hotline (youth serving youth through age 25):
(800) 246-7743
Substance Abuse Hotline:
(510) 444-4673
Suicide Prevention Hotline:
(800) 273-8255
Sexual Health Counseling & Referral Hotline
(617) 616-1616
California Hate Crime
(833) 866-4283