The Oasis Center provides at-risk youth a connection to a caring adult, a safe & secure environment, and empowerment to make better choices.

The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people. They provide LGBTQ youth with 24/7 crisis counseling via phone, text, and chat. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678

Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. Call (877) 565-8860

The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe. They reach millions of young people each year through inspiring media programming, educational resources, international affiliates in 19 countries, and access to an arsenal of community-based service providers.

LGBTQ patients experience disparities in access to and quality of care, leading to preventable, adverse health outcomes including elevated risk for specific chronic diseases and increased rates of suicide and depression. The Vanderbilt Program for LGBTQ Health works to address these disparities, improve the health of LGBTQ patients, and support education around LGBTQ Health.

Vanderbilt’s Trans Buddy Program’s goal is to increase access to care and improve healthcare outcomes for transgender people by providing emotional support to transgender patients during healthcare visits. They emphasize a patient-centered approach, with the goal of empowering the patient to make informed healthcare decisions.

PFLAG Nashville provides free support for parents and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. They are there to listen, encourage, guide, and assist as clients work to understand what it means to be LGBT.

PFLAG is not a religious or political organization. They are a national non-profit organization focused on helping family and friends accept their LGBT loved ones. It’s that simple.

GLSEN wants every student, in every school, to be valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. They believe all students deserve a safe and affirming school environment in which to learn and grow.

Nashville’s MTA (Metro Transit Authority) provides transportation services throughout the Nashville area. Click below to find more info about schedules and routes.

One of the easiest ways to get help is by dialing 211, Tennessee’s community services help line. When you call, you’ll get a real person, one who is trained to help you sort out your needs, and then give you phone numbers and addresses of the closest places where you can get help. 211 has a database of more than 10,000 health and human services programs, cross-referenced for all sorts of keywords. So don’t worry if you don’t know what type of service you need or the name of an agency — just talk with the specialist at the other end of the line and she or he can help you find what you need. All calls are free and completely confidential. Hours vary by location.