You’re not alone
Support & Wellbeing
Rainbow Circuits is a place to be seen and supported — but some things are bigger than any community can hold on its own. If you or someone you care about is struggling, here are places staffed by people trained to help. You are always welcome here, and you deserve support beyond here too.
Find help near you
Not sure where to start, or outside the US/UK? This directory finds free, confidential support lines in your country.
- Find A Helpline
International
Search by country for free, confidential support you can call, text, or chat with — wherever you are in the world.
LGBTQIA+ support
Support from people who understand queer and trans experiences firsthand.
- The Trevor Project
US
Crisis support for LGBTQ young people — by phone, text, and chat. See their site for current contact options and hours.
- Trans Lifeline
US & Canada
A peer support hotline run by and for trans people. Check their site for current numbers and hours.
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Mental health & crisis lines
For hard days, overwhelming feelings, or thoughts of self-harm.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
US
Free, confidential support, 24/7. In the US you can call or text 988, or chat online — see their site for details.
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Inside the community, gentler spaces like Wellness Wednesday and Puddle’s Pond are here whenever you want company — but they’re peer support between friends, not therapy. Lean on them for connection, and on the services above for care.