Helplines in Botswana.

Struggling with your gender and sexual identity? Get support from a LGBTQ-friendly hotline in Botswana

If you’re unsure whether you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, you’re not alone. It’s normal to question your sexual and gender identity. Whether you're questioning and need support, or you’re confident in your identity but you're experiencing other issues, there are 0 hotlines in Botswana that can help you with the following and more:

• Finding it confusing figuring out who you're attracted to
• Feeling like how you are on the outside doesn't represent who you are on the inside
• You aren't sure how to date or flirt with members of the same sex
• Experiencing homophobia or transphobia from family or friends
• Wanting to come out but not knowing how
• Feelings of anxiety about not being accepted for who you really are
• Wanting to express your gender differently
• Wanting gender-affirming hormone supplements or surgery

It’s normal to feel confused and alone when you’re trying to figure out your gender identity and sexual orientation. If it feels like you can’t come out and you’re scared to show the world who you really are, your mental health can take a serious knock. You deserve to be LGBTQ and proud.

Figuring out your sexual and gender identity can be hard and overwhelming if you're dealing with it on your own. Fortunately, there are LGBTQ-friendly volunteers and counselors in Botswana who can act as your allies and offer you the support that you need.

If you think you might need support with your gender & sexual identity today, consider contacting a helpline in Botswana for free, confidential help.