IT’S A BIRD…IT’S A PLANE…NO! IT’S CAPTAIN NO PANTS!!!

Hey there beYOUtiful!!! I’m sooooooo glad you stopped by! Just in case nobody has told you lately, you’re pretty fucking awesome. Trust me, I know these things. I’m Captain No-Pants. I know awesome and you’re it.

But in case you ever aren’t feeling or believing in just how awesome you are, I want you to know there is lots of support for you.  We all need help from time to time. Shit is tough out here. Just know, you don’t have to go through stuff alone. If you don’t think you have anyone to reach out to or might not want to reach out to those around you, here are some excellent resources to help. 

Why? Because YOU matter. YOU are worthy. YOU belong. YOU are beYOUtiful and last but most certainly not fucking least… YOU ARE LOVED!!!  So please, reach out to someone if you need to because I am glad you are here.

-Captain No Pants

If you feel like you or someone you know is in IMMEDIATE DANGER, please call 911 (or your country’s local emergency line if out of US)

Suicide Hotlines in The United States

  • Suicide and Crisis Hotline – 988
  • Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
  • Trans Lifeline (for the transgender community) – 1-877-565-8860
  • TrevorLifeline (for LGBTQ youth) – 1-866-488-7386
  • Veterans Crisis Line – 1-800-273-8255, Press 1

Hotlines for the LGBTQIA+ community

LGBTQIA+ kids and teens can reach out to The Trevor Project for support during a crisis if they are feeling suicidal or need a safe space to talk about any issue. You can also chat via their website or by texting START to 678678.

The Trans Lifeline provides support specifically for transgender and questioning callers, run trans people. They provide support during a crisis and can also offer guidance to anyone who is questioning their gender and needs support. The hotline is available between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. PST (9 a.m. to 3 a.m. CST or 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. EST). But operators are often available during off-hours, so no matter when you need to call, you should.

A few other LGBTQIA helplines that offer support, but not necessarily crisis intervention:

Crisis Hotines for Kids and Teens 

  • YouthLine – YouthLine provides a safe space for children and adults ages 11 to 21, to talk through any issues they may be facing, including eating disorders, relationship or family concerns, bullying, sexual identity, depression, self-harm, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide.
    • Text teen2teen to 839863
    • Call 1-877-968-8491

 

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

  • Call or text 1-800-422-4453

For issues related to child abuse, Childhelp connects you with a professional counselor to help in a crisis and provide information on how to get help. They offer phone support in 170 languages, or you can chat online with a counselor.

Domestic and sexual violence hotlines

Anyone who is experiencing domestic violence and/or abuse, plus anyone concerned about a friend, family member, or loved one can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They offer support in more than 200 languages and offer a confidential, secure online chat.

The National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline is a spinoff from the NDVH specifically for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. You can get help over email, or talk via video call to a trained counselor. 

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network’s hotline is for anyone who’s experienced sexual abuse or assault. When you call its main hotline, you’ll be connected with someone at a local organization in your area who can provide live support and direct you to additional resources. RAINN also offers live chat on its website.

Drug or Alcohol Abuse

If you are experiencing any kind of emergency situation related to drug or alcohol use, you should call 911 or your local emergency line.

If you are struggling with addiction or are concerned about a loved one’s alcohol or drug abuse, you can contact the hotline for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This US government agency offers support and information about treatment and recovery.