LGBTQ+ support, safety, and worldwide community resources
This page provides essential resources for LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and travelers in select countries. Whether you’re looking for mental health support, legal aid, or a safe place to connect, you’ll find vetted organizations and hotlines here. Bookmark this page and share it—visibility saves lives.
Cambodia
Key Organizations:
- RoCK Cambodia ((សហគមន៍ពណ៌ស្គមបូជា) – Community-led LGBTQ+ rights group.
- CCHR SOGIE Project (មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលសិទ្ធិមនុស្សកម្ពុជា) – Legal and human rights support for SOGIE individuals.
- A Place To Be Yourself (APTBY) (កន្លែងសម្រាប់ធ្វើជាតូនាងខ្លួនឯង): A drop-in and resource center in Siem Reap offering visibility, support, education, and advocacy for LGBTIQ+ individuals. aptby.org
- SOGI Project (គម្រោងអត្តសញ្ញាណភេទនិងអារម្មណ៍ផ្លូវភេទ) – Sithi.org: Empowers LGBT people throughout Cambodia to advocate for their rights and improve societal respect. Sithi
Helpline:
- CCHR Hotline: +855 (0)23 726 901
Safe Spaces:
Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK) events and training hubs in Phnom Penh.
China
Key Organizations:
- PFLAG China (中国同志父母、亲友会) – Support for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
- Common Language (同语)– Lesbian advocacy group.
- Blued (蓝城兄弟): The world’s largest LGBTQ+ dating app, founded by Ma Baoli, also involved in health and community initiatives. Time
- Equaldex China: A collaborative knowledge base listing various LGBT organizations and resources in China. Equaldex
Helpline:
- Beijing LGBT Center – 北京同志中心: +86 10 6333 0996
Safe Spaces:
Beijing and Shanghai’s LGBTQ+ community centers and discreet bars.
India
Key Organizations:
- Naz Foundation – HIV prevention and LGBTQ+ rights.
- Humsafar Trust – Health and advocacy services for LGBTQ+ communities.
- The Queer Muslim Project (TQMP): A virtual safe space for queer Muslims in India, sharing first-person accounts and collaborating on community campaigns. GQ India
- Rainbow Home of the Seven Sisters: A shelter and community center in Guwahati for the marginalized Hijra/transgender community, supported by the Rainbow World Fund.
Helplines:
- iCall (TISS): +91 9152987821
Safe Spaces:
- Mumbai’s Gaysi Family events, Delhi Queer Pride, and city-specific collectives.
Rainbow Home of the Seven Sisters – रेनबो होम ऑफ़ द सेवन सिस्टर्स
Naz Foundation – नाज़ फ़ाउंडेशन (Naz Foundation India Trust)
Humsafar Trust – हमसफ़र ट्रस्ट
The Queer Muslim Project – द क्वीयर मुस्लिम प्रोजेक्ट
Italy
Key Organizations:
- Arcigay – National LGBTQ+ association with chapters across Italy.
- AGEDO – Support for LGBTQ+ youth and families.
- Gay Center – Gay Center Roma
- Euphoria Trans FVG – Associazione Euphoria Trans Friuli Venezia Giulia
Helpline:
- Arcigay helpline (via local chapters): varies by city
Safe Spaces:
Milan’s Porta Venezia and LGBTQ+ friendly venues like “Coming Out” in Rome.
Japan
Key Organizations:
- Nijiiro Diversity – Workplace equality for LGBTQ+.
- Okinawa Rainbow Action – Local advocacy and education.
- Stonewall Japan: A community organization serving international LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in Japan, creating safe and open spaces. Stonewall Japan
- Fukuoka Rainbow Educational Network (FRENS): Provides support and telephone consultations for LGBT youth and their families in Fukuoka.
Helplines:
- Tokyo English Lifeline (TELL): 03-5774-0992
Safe Spaces:
Shinjuku Ni-chome district in Tokyo, community centers like “Pride House Tokyo.”
Mexico
Key Organizations:
- Yaaj México – Youth-focused LGBTQ+ advocacy.
- Letra S – Health and human rights for sexual diversity.
- Casa Frida: A shelter in Tapachula supporting LGBTQ+ migrants with housing, legal aid, and psychological support. AP News
- HRC Equidad MX: An initiative promoting LGBT-inclusive workplaces across Mexico.
Helplines:
- SAPTEL (24/7 mental health support): 800 472 7835
Safe Spaces:
Mexico City’s Zona Rosa and inclusive cafés like “Café Avellaneda.”
USA
Key Organizations:
- The Trevor Project – Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.
- GLAAD – Media advocacy and education.
- PFLAG: The nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families. PFLAG
- Lambda Legal: Provides legal support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals. GLAAD
Helplines:
- TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386
- Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Safe Spaces:
LGBTQ+ centers in most cities, e.g., Los Angeles LGBT Center, The Center NYC
