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"The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people.
We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round."
You can call, chat online, text anytime!
Phone Number: 1-866-488-7386
Text 'Start' 678-678
The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) is a Nigeria-based nonprofit that provides legal aid, mental health support, and health services to promote and protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.
The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) is a Nigeria-based nonprofit that provides legal aid, mental health support, and health services to promote and protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Mental health & psychosocial support: Offers confidential therapy sessions and reintegration services to address trauma linked to stigma, discrimination, or violence.
Mental health & psychosocial support: Offers confidential therapy sessions and reintegration services to address trauma linked to stigma, discrimination, or violence.
Sexual health services: Accessible sexual health education, HIV/STI screening, counselling, and links to doctors—available daily in Lagos.
Address: 1B Godson Ilodianya Close Off Ayo Babatunde Crescent, Akinogun Road, Oniru, Lekki, Lagos.
Email: info@initiative4equality.org
Phone: +234 908 893 9562, +234 814 633 7128
Suicide & Crisis Lines in NIGERIA
National Emergency Hotline
112
Lagos Emergency Hotline
767
Nigerian Suicide Prevention Initiative Counselling Centre
234 806 210 6493
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
080 7709 1123
Lagos suicide hotlines, by the Lagos State Government
080 5882 0777
AIDS/ SEXUAL HEALTH
AHF – Nigeria
0905 083 7511
National Call Center for AIDS / HIV
6222
CHILD ABUSE
Bauchi State Orphan and Vulnerable Children Agency (BASOVCA)
080 8700 4061
Cece Yara Foundation
081 8241 8824
Child Protection Network
080 3397 4238
Family Affairs
080 5776 0062
Hands Off Initiative
091 3658 0752
DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Abuja Office
234-1-8708618
26 Bamenda Street, Off Abidjan Street, Wuse Zone 3
African Health Education Development Initiative (AfriHEDI)
090 9133 30000
Agape Sexual Assault Referral Centre
080 2300 9220
Immanuel General Hospital, Eket, Akwa Ibom State
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Women’s Health and Equal Rights (WHER) Initiative is a Nigeria-based nonprofit that empowers LBQ women through peer support, leadership development, sexual and reproductive health services, and rights advocacy.
Women’s Health and Equal Rights (WHER) Initiative is a Nigeria-based nonprofit that empowers LBQ women through peer support, leadership development, sexual and reproductive health services, and rights advocacy.
Psychosocial support & mental health: Offers peer counselling, mental health education, and confidential safe‑space dialogues to address the dual impact of sexism and homophobia.
Empowerment & leadership training: Runs the Sister2Sister mentorship program and leadership workshops across Nigeria to build a network of peer counsellors and community leaders.
Advocacy, research & visibility: Publishes reports, community surveys (e.g., on health and gender-based violence), human rights resources, and awareness campaigns advancing LBQ women’s rights.
Email: communications@whernigeria.org
Phone: +080022559437
The Bisi Alimi Foundation (BAF) is a charity established in 2015 and registered in England and Wales following the enactment of the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act 2013 (SSMPA) in Nigeria. We aim to work towards a Nigeria where everyone is equal irrespective of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. We focus on four thematic areas, so as to contribute towards influencing opinions and views on LGBT issues in Nigeria.
The Bisi Alimi Foundation (BAF) is a charity established in 2015 and registered in England and Wales following the enactment of the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act 2013 (SSMPA) in Nigeria. We aim to work towards a Nigeria where everyone is equal irrespective of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. We focus on four thematic areas, so as to contribute towards influencing opinions and views on LGBT issues in Nigeria.
Website: https://bisialimifoundation.org/
If you are living in the UK and need help, you may contact:
House Of Rainbow
Email: info@houseofrainbow.org, Houseofrainbow@hotmail.com
Phone Number: +447521130179; +446507510357
Website: http://www.houseofrainbow.org
If you are living in the US and need help, you may contact:
The LGBT Center of Los Angeles
Phone Number: +1 3239937400;
Health Services: +1 3239937500
Legal Services: +1 3239937670
Website: https://lalgbtcenter.org/
The Gay Center (New York)
"The Center is a safe and affirming community center for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers to access lifesaving services and make meaningful connections.
address: 208 W 13 St. New York, NY 10011
Phone number: +1 2126207310
General building hours: Mon-Sat: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Website: www.gaycenter.org
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