- Teen Line: Teen Line is an online support group created by youth for youth that operates 6-9pm PST (9pm-12am EST). When you call, a teen trained on privacy and supportive listening will answer to listen to your experiences and offer support. Teen Line is a judgement-free zone. Calls are kept confidential and anonymous, however if you are in danger in any way, others may need to get involved. You can reach Teen Line by calling 800-852-8336 or texting TEEN to 839863. (Website)
- Heart Space: Heart Space is an online support group for Black youth that encourages building emotional skills and growing from your own healing. There are virtual support events with different themes that occur once a month at 3pm PST/6pm EST. (Website)
- Give Us the Floor: An app that houses supportive group chats for teens. There are 3 group focuses: LGBTQ, Mental Health, and Trans and Non-binary. Their website contains a variety of videos of teens describing their life experiences and identities, and how Give Us the Floor has helped them find support and community. (App)
- Q Chat: Q Chat is a free online support group for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13-19. There are a variety of chatrooms focused on different topics, such as sharing experiences among trans/non-binary youth, LGBTQ+ youth of color, advice on coming out, and more toward the overall goal of building community. Q Chat starts with a form to fill out as a first time visitor before joining a chat to protect the integrity of the groups. Then, chatrooms are moderated by staff and volunteers from LGBTQ centers nationwide. (Website)
- LGBT National Help Center: This organization promises a safe space for teens to express themselves without judgement. Chatrooms are designed to be welcoming and affirming. They are moderated by adults who will remove anyone sending negative or unwelcome comments. You can join a conversation by choosing a name and icon. The LGBTQ Teen chatroom is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-7pm PST (7-10 EST). The Trans Teen chatroom is open Thursdays and Fridays from 4-7pm PST (7-10pm EST). (Website)