RESOURCES

Below is a comprehensive list of trusted local and national resources for parents, families, and LGBTQ+ individuals seeking support. This directory is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure the information remains current and helpful.

If you know of a resource that would benefit our community and is not currently listed, we welcome your suggestions. Please use the contact form on our website to share the details with us for consideration.

  • The Trevor Project

    The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. The Trevor Project has a 24/7 national intervention and suicide prevention phone and text hotline. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 to receive immediate crisis support.
    Learn more here.

    Idaho Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    The Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline (ICSH) provides statewide and national crisis support for anyone experiencing emotional distress. ICSH has a 24/7 crisis support hotline via phone call or text. Call or text 988 to receive immediate crisis support.
    Learn more here.

    Crisis Text Line

    The Crisis Text Line provides text-based mental health support and crisis intervention via text. The Crisis Text Line has a 24/7 crisis support text line. Text HOME to 741741 to receive immediate crisis support.
    Learn more here.

    Idaho Youth Ranch Hays House

    The Idaho Youth Ranch Hays House is a 24/7 emergency shelter serving youth ages 9–17 who are runaways, homeless, victims of abuse or neglect, or in crisis. The organization has a 24/7 support line for youth in crisis. Call 208-322-2308 to receive immediate crisis support.
    Learn more here.

    Women and Children’s Alliance

    The Women & Children’s Alliance (WCA) is a Boise-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse and sexual assault. The WCA has a 24/7 support line for individuals in crisis. Call 208-343-7025 to receive immediate crisis support.
    Learn more here.

    Trans Lifeline

    Trans Lifeline is a nonprofit organization run by and for transgender and gender-questioning people. Its mission is to connect trans individuals with compassionate peer support, community resources, and the care they need to survive and thrive. The organization has a hotline for individuals in crisis. Call 1-877-565-8860 to receive immediate crisis support. Hours are limited.
    Learn more here.

    LGBT National Hotline

    The LGBT National Hotline provides free, confidential peer support for LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as family members, friends, and allies. Staffed by trained volunteers who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, the hotline offers a safe and affirming space to talk about coming out, relationships, family concerns, identity questions, and other life challenges. Call 1-888-843-4564 to receive support. Hours are limited.
    Learn more here.

    NAMI Helpline

    The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide service provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), offering information, referrals, and support to individuals experiencing mental health concerns, as well as to family members and caregivers. Trained specialists provide compassionate, nonjudgmental guidance and help callers navigate available mental health services and community resources. Call 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 62640 to receive support. Hours are limited.
    Learn more here.

    Western Idaho Youth Support Center

    Western Idaho Youth Support Center (WIYSC) provides short-term crisis stabilization and assessment services for youth ages 11–17 who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. The WIYSC has a 24/7 support line for individuals in crisis. Call 208-899-4727 to receive immediate crisis support.
    Learn more here.

    The Anti-Violence Project

    The Anti-Violence Project (AVP) operates a confidential hotline supporting LGBTQ+ affected individuals who have experienced violence, including hate violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and harassment. Trained advocates provide crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, and assistance navigating medical, legal, and social services. AVP has a 24/7 support line for individuals in crisis. Call 212-714-1141 to receive immediate crisis support.
    Learn more here.

  • The Community Center

    The Community Center in Boise, Idaho is a nonprofit organization that serves as a welcoming hub for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and families throughout the Treasure Valley. Founded in the early 1980s, it is one of Idaho’s oldest organizations dedicated to supporting and connecting the LGBTQ+ community. Today, it offers support groups, educational programs, social events, and access to community resources. The Community Center also maintains a lending library and resource referrals for healthcare, counseling, and legal support.
    Learn more here.

    Queer Teens of Boise

    Queer Teens of Boise is a website providing resources for LGBTQ+ youth in the Treasure Valley area.
    Learn more here.

    Trans Affirm Southern Idaho

    Local organization supporting trans Idahoans with resources, advocacy, and education to make a more equitable Idaho.
    Learn more here.

    Trans Joy Boise

    Trans Joy Boise is a community-driven organization committed to uplifting, empowering, and advocating for trans and nonbinary individuals across Idaho.
    Learn more here.

    Boise State University Resource Guide

    Boise State University has compiled an extensive list of providers who have volunteered to be listed or were recommended by students or their colleagues as being LGBTQ+ friendly.
    Learn more here.

    Wassmuth Center for Human Rights

    The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights provides transformative human rights education to thousands of learners of all ages in Idaho and beyond through programs and resources that build on the ideas inspired by the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
    Learn more here.

  • PFLAG Boise/Treasure Valley

    PFLAG Boise/Treasure Valley offers monthly, in-person support meetings led by trained volunteers. Each session runs approximately 90 minutes to two hours and provides a structured, welcoming environment where participants can share their experiences in a respectful and confidential setting. Educational materials, including PFLAG booklets and additional resources, are available at every meeting. Check the Events section of our website for schedule support meetings and other events in the community.
    Learn more here.

    Youth Alliance for Diversity

    Youth Alliance for Diversity (YAD) provides a safe environment that fosters education, socialization, and a sense of unity within the community.

    YAD strives to provide youth with the opportunity to meet and receive the support of other youth who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or straight supportive, and to provide the opportunity to interact with positive adult role models in a safe, non-threatening environment. Only open to LGBTQ+ youth ages 14-20.
    Learn more here.

    CLUTCH

    CLUTCH is a volunteer lead organization committed to creating an affirming space in Idaho for LGBTQ+ youth. CLUTCH holds various weekly and quarterly meetings for LGBTQ+ youth and the community.
    Learn more here.

  • PFLAG National Publications

    A core part of PFLAG’s work is creating trusted educational resources to help people better understand sexual orientation, gender identity, and lived LGBTQ+ experiences. Many of these publications are available for free download, making them accessible to individuals, families, educators, and community organizations. One widely used resource is “Our Children,” a guide that helps parents and caregivers support and affirm their LGBTQ+ children.
    Learn more here.

    PFLAG Academy Online

    PFLAG Academy Online brings free, monthly learning sessions right to your computer screen. Benefit from PFLAG National’s diverse learning options, informed staff, great guests, and input from other participants…all without leaving home. All you need is a computer (or mobile device) and the drive to lead with love and move equality forward.
    Learn more here.

    PFLAG Resources Page

    The PFLAG Find Resources page is a comprehensive hub designed to help LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, friends, and allies access support, education, and advocacy materials. It organizes key topics into intuitive sections — including essential information for getting started, guidance for supporting LGBTQ+ loved ones, tools for personal empowerment, community-building resources, and ways to engage in advocacy and allyship. Visitors can explore resources on coming out, understanding gender and sexual identity, finding community, faith-based support, workplace inclusion, and current social justice issues. This page serves as a central gateway to PFLAG’s wide range of educational guides, support materials, and actionable tools for inclusion and equality.
    Learn more here.