Help & information

Resources

Trusted support for LGBTQ+ people, their families, and allies.

In crisis or need to talk now?

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 (press 3 for LGBTQ+ youth support).

The Trevor Project — 1-866-488-7386 for LGBTQ+ young people.

Trans Lifeline — 1-877-565-8860, peer support by and for trans people.

Get help now

Find help in Austin & Texas

Crisis lines, Out Youth, 2-1-1 Texas, statewide organizations, and legal help for Texans — in one place.

Open the directory

For parents & families

New to all this? You’re not behind — you’re showing up. Start with a support meeting, then our FAQ for the questions you’re not sure how to ask.

Find a meeting · Read the FAQ

For LGBTQ+ youth (Austin)

Out Youth offers Austin-based programs and counseling for LGBTQ+ young people, and support for the adults around them.

outyouth.org ↗

Community-specific resources

Resources for specific communities within our LGBTQ+ family.

African American · Arab American/Muslim · Asian American/PI · Español · Native American

Understand what’s happening

Learn the language

New terms can feel like a lot. Our glossary breaks things down without judgment.

Glossary

Questions you’re not sure how to ask

Short, practical answers about talking with someone who has just come out to you.

Read the FAQ

Booklets & publications

PFLAG National’s guides for families and allies, including titles in Spanish. Free to read or download.

Our booklet library

Hear from people like you

LGBTQ+ stories

Real stories from PFLAG Austin members — parents, kids, and the moments that changed things.

Read stories

Chapter blog

News and updates from PFLAG Austin.

Visit the blog

Can’t find what you need? Get in touch — a real person reads every message.