Sacramento LGBTQ+ crisis resources: What to know after Trump ends national hotline
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has slashed funding to LGBTQ+ nonprofits across the country.
Now, his administration has pulled the plug on a national suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ people—claiming it promotes “radical gender ideology,” according to Reuters.
The federal cut leaves a major gap in mental health support. But despite ongoing uncertainty about funding, here in Sacramento, local organizations are stepping up.
Here’s what to know:
Why is it important for the LGBTQ+ to have community specific resources?
LGBTQ+ people face significantly higher risks of suicide, depression, and other mental health challenges—often linked to stigma, discrimination, and a lack of affirming support.
These risks are especially high for young people. According to the Trevor Project, LGBTQ+ youth are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide as their non-LGBTQ+ peers.
Transgender and nonbinary youth face even greater mental health risks, including higher rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, compared to cisgender and straight youth.
That’s why LGBTQ+-specific mental health services are critical. These programs offer trained support for experiences that general providers often aren’t equipped to address—such as coming out, exploring gender identity, and coping with anti-LGBTQ+ harassment.
Until recently, the Trevor Project’s national crisis hotline offered 24/7 support from counselors trained specifically to meet those needs. According to CEO Jaymes Black, the hotline reached more than 1.3 million young people.
But in a recent Instagram post, Black said the Trump administration eliminated the funding for that hotline—cutting off a vital lifeline.
“LGBTQ+ youth are not inherently at high risk,” Black said in a video. “They are placed at high risk because of the way society treats them. We must protect these young folks at all costs.”
LGBTQ+ support services in Sacramento
Though federal budget cuts have negatively impacted local nonprofits that relied on federal funds, there are still active organizations that provide LGBTQ+ resources.
Here are a list of LGBTQ+ resources:
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center provides free community group resources to all. These groups include Queer Peer groups for young people 13+, Coming Out Group and Youth Healing Circle. People can contact the center for more resources at mentalhealth@saccenter.org or call 916-442-0185.
Sacramento PFLAG provides free community resources including support groups, scholarships and volunteer opportunities. People can contact PFLAG at 916-978-0410.
The Lavender Library provides resources including support groups, research documents and LGBTQ+ literature. People can contact the organization by calling 916-492-0558.
Where to get help as a transgender or nonbinary person in Sacramento
Here are some resources for those in the transgender/nonbinary community:
Female-to-Male Sacramento Support Group is hosted by Lavender Library, 1414 21st St. in Sacramento. The group meets at 6 to 8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month.
GenderQuark, a non-binary/trans/genderqueer group, meets at the Lavender Library from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.
Black, Queer & Trans Group meets at the Lavender Library from 6 to 8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month.
Trans + Queer Youth Collective is a people of color-led nonprofit organization serving POC transgender and queer youth and young adults. The collective hosts virtual support groups through Discord.
Gender Health Center, 3823 V Street in Sacramento, hosts several support groups including:
Transfeminine, Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming Peer Support Group provides space for transfeminine people including trans women as well as nonbinary, genderqueer and gender fluid people and those exploring femininity or a nonbinary identity. The group meets at the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Transmasc/Nonbinary Support Group gives space for anyone who identifies as being on the transmasculine spectrum including trans men, nonbinary people, genderqueer people and those exploring their gender identity with an experience leaning towards masculinity. The group meets the first and third Thursday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
ConneQT with QTs is a space for diverse transgender and nonbinary people to gather, connect and gain access to crucial resources. The group offers support for name and gender marker change paperwork; navigating gender-affirming care, HIV and sexually transmitted infection testing and access to a free clothing closet. The group meets the first and third Friday of the month at 6 to 9 p.m. Registration is required.
Haus of Hormones is a space for transgender and nonbinary people to gather and gain access to crucial resources including legal name and gender marker change paperwork support, navigating gender affirming care, HIV/STI testing and community discussions. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at 6 to 9 p.m. Registration is required.
This story was originally published June 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM with the headline "Sacramento LGBTQ+ crisis resources: What to know after Trump ends national hotline."
