Helplines in Pakistan.

Get help from a LGBTQ-friendly hotline in Pakistan

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 2 hotlines in Pakistan 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

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.

No matter where you're at on your journey with your gender and sexuality, there are people who can walk through it with you. There are LGBTQ-friendly hotlines in Pakistan. Speaking to someone who cares about what you're going through and who will listen to you without judgement can help you feel less alone.

For free and confidential support with gender & sexual identity, consider contacting a hotline in Pakistan today.