Helplines in Kenya.

Reach out to a LGBTQ-friendly hotline in Kenya today

If you identify as LGBTQ or if you’re undecided about your gender or sexual identity, you may be more prone to depression and mental health problems. This is especially true if you experience discrimination, bullying, and rejection. If you struggle with any of the following, reach to a hotline in Kenya – 1 are available:

• Feelings of anxiety about not being accepted for who you really are
• A sense of wrongness about the gender you were assigned at birth
• 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
• Feeling like you can't talk to others about who you really are
• Struggling with being misgendered or wrongly labeled
• Feeling sexually attracted to people of the same gender as you

Confusion, loneliness, and thoughts of suicide are normal when you’re struggling to make peace with your gender and sexual identity. It’s hard to know where to turn and you may be scared that if people know you're LGBTQ, they will treat you badly or differently.

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 Kenya 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 Kenya for free, confidential help.