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 Virginia, United States – 5 are available:

Being bullied, discriminated against or excluded because of how you identify
Not wanting to put a label on your gender or sexuality
Feeling isolated from your family friends because of how you identify
It's distressing to think about being stuck in your current body
A sense of wrongness about the gender you were assigned at birth
Struggling with being misgendered or wrongly labeled
Feeling shame around how you identify
Wanting to express your gender differently

As someone who identifies as LGBTQ, or as someone who is questioning their gender or sexual identity, you may feel isolated. Unfortunately, there are still people out there who are homophobic and transphobic. Worrying about social rejection can make it hard to express your true self with pride.

If you're experiencing problems because you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, help is available in Virginia, United States. You can reach out at any time and get connected to a caring LGBTQ-friendly volunteer or counselor. Helpline listeners will offer you respectful, affirming care no matter what you're going through.

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