Reaching out to a hotline for help can be daunting. This can be especially true for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals who have experienced discrimination and ignorance in other areas of their lives, including from people who are supposed to be there to help them, such as family members, child welfare professionals, or service providers.
Reaching Out for Help: A Guide for LGBTQ Youth on How to Receive Support and Services from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, made possible through the generous support of the Palette Fund, aims to show LGBTQ+ youth that if they call or text the National Hotline, they will reach trained advocates who will do everything possible to provide them with appropriate supports and services.
Reaching Out for Help is a visual and audio presentation that guides LGBTQ+ youth through the process of contacting the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline and reinforces that these spaces are safe, inclusive, and identity-affirming.
There are a lot of reasons why a person will or will not reach out for help when they are in trouble. The decision to seek assistance is completely up to the individual. Some people aren’t ready to leave their situation or receive services, and that’s okay. If you are ready to be heard, the National Hotline is here and ready to listen.
