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Advocacy & Support

We offer many types of support & advocacy for queer youth in Vermont.

  1. Our office in Burlington is a safe space where young people can connect with other young people or talk with staff about finding support, resources and more. Contact the office for an appointment, or drop in during our office hours: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm. Be sure to check out our fabulous Social & Support Groups!
  2. One of the easiest ways to reach out, ask a question or get information is to email the staff! This is a safe & confidential way to get answers. Check out the contact page for information on how to get in touch with us!
  3. We also offer TOLL FREE, support via the phone, for FREE! It is safe, confidential & anonymous:

1-800-GLB-CHAT (Outright Vermont's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning support line)
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
Call and talk to staff to ask questions about identity, school safety, or to get general information.

Fenway Health's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Helpline: Located in Boston, MA.
1-888-340-4528 (all ages)
Monday - Friday 6:00 pm till 11:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 5:00 pm till 10:00 pm

1-800-399-PEER
Monday - Friday 5:00 pm till 10:00 pm
Peer Listening line (young people 16-22 answer the phones)

Additional Toll-Free Support:

1-800-96YOUTH
Monday-Saturday 9:30am-12am EST:
Youth Talk Line (Ages 23 and under) A National Talk Service.

1-888-THE-GNHL (1-888-843-4564) Gay & Lesbian National Hotline

Serving people of all ages. HOURS: Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight,
Saturday from Noon to 5pm, Eastern time.

1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743) LGBT National Hotline

Serving youth 22 and under. HOURS: Monday thru Saturday from 9:30pm to Midnight, Eastern time

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HIV/AIDS/STI Line: 1-800-342-2437

First Call: (Vermont) (Crisis Services for youth 18 and under) (802) 864-7777

Crisis Services: (Chittenden County) (18+) (802) 863-2400

Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-888-9383

Vermont Department of Health AIDS Hotline: (800) 882-AIDS Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30am

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National AIDS Hotline: (800) 342-AIDS

Safe Space in Burlington, VT 1-866-869-7341 (Toll-Free) for LGBTQQ survivors of violence