Love Links
Here at Everyone Needs a Mom, we believe in holding space for every ache and wrapping every heart in love. These “Love Links” connect you to caring voices ready to listen—whether you’re facing domestic challenges, seeking mental health support, grieving a loss, or finding your place as an LGBTQ+ individual. You’re not alone, sweetheart. Reach out with confidence, and know we’re here with our own Mom hugs at [email protected] if you need us. If you’re in immediate danger, please call 911.
Domestic Abuse Support
These resources offer immediate safety and healing for anyone escaping harm in relationships.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
A 24/7 confidential lifeline providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and resources in over 200 languages for survivors of domestic violence, including LGBTQ+ individuals.
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
Free, confidential support for young people (13-24) navigating abuse in relationships, with tips on healthy connections and referrals.
1-866-331-9474
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
Mental Health & Crisis Support
Warm ears to listen through emotional storms, available around the clock.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
A nationwide 24/7 service connecting you to trained counselors for mental health crises, substance use concerns, or just needing a compassionate chat—press 3 for LGBTQ+ support.
988 (call or text)
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
Free, confidential help for those affected by trauma, grief, or disasters, offering coping strategies and local referrals in English/Spanish.
1-800-985-5990
Text: TalkWithUs to 66746
LGBTQ+ Specific Support
Specialized care for our queer family, honoring identities and mending rejection wounds.
The Trevor Project
Lifesaving 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth (13-24), with affirming peer support and resources for family acceptance.
1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678-678
Trans Lifeline
Peer-run 24/7 hotline by and for trans and questioning folks, offering emotional support, resources, and a safe space free from judgment.
1-877-565-8860
LGBT National Help Center
Confidential peer support for LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages, including youth talklines for coming out, relationships, and family challenges.
1-888-843-4564 (General)
1-800-246-7743 (Youth)
Grief & Loss Support
Gentle companions for hearts mourning a mother, loved one, or any deep goodbye.
Friends for Survival – Suicide Loss Helpline
Free, confidential support for those grieving a loss to suicide, with resources on healing and community connection.
1-800-646-4737
Soaring Spirits International (Grief Support)
Online community and hotline for widowed or bereaved individuals, offering peer groups and tools to navigate loss with hope.
1-833-274-7343 (GriefLine)
Family Rejection & Acceptance Resources
Bridges for mending or finding family beyond blood, with a focus on LGBTQ+ journeys.
Family Acceptance Project
Research-based tools and guides to promote family support for LGBTQ+ youth, reducing risks like rejection and building well-being.
(Online resources; contact via site)
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Support network for families and allies, with chapters offering meetings, education, and advocacy to foster acceptance and love.
1-202-467-3200 (National)
Find local chapters via site
These links are here because every heart deserves a hand to hold. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911. For our own Mom hugs, we’re just an email away at [email protected].
