Resources for Women and LGBTQ+ People in Uncertain Times

by Dede Wilson and Robin Jaffin

The following article, “Resources for Women and LGBTQ+ People in Uncertain Times” by Dede Wilson and Robin Jaffin appeared originally in The Queen Zone on November 10, 2024. It is reposted here with permission of the authors.

What will 2025 look like? What will the next four years entail? We have been shown Project 2025, and yet, the majority of Americans have demonstrated that they do not believe it will come to fruition, or they support its values. 

All Americans are about to experience a new world, and women and LGBTQ+ people are going to be living at risk.

Here is a list of resources. Some have phone lines, others have online support, and some have both. All are there for YOU. We will be updating this resource listing over time. Visit www.thequeenzone.com for updates. If you have a suggested resource please email that information to contact@thequeenzone.com and put RESOURCE in the subject line.

Abortion Resources

Whether you need pills, information, or emotional support, here is your guide:

General Abortion Resources

• Planned Parenthood: (800) 230- PLAN.
• National Abortion Federation Hotline: (877) 257-0012.
• Abortion Care Network
• AbortionFunds.org: Information on self-managed, at home abortion.
• Tubal Ligation access: This is a list of physicians who are willing to perform a tubal ligation on patients ages 21+, no matter their marital status or number of children. Click here.

Pills OnLine

• Plan C Pills: PlanCPills.org
• I Need An A: “I need an abortion”.

Brick & Mortar Clinic

Do not rely on Google to help.

• AbortionFinder.org: Find an abortion clinic you can trust.
• ProChoice.org

Medical Questions

If you are having a miscarriage at home, please reach out:

• Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline: MAHotline.org

Legal Questions

You can get legal advice here:

• Repro Legal Helpline: reprolegalhelpline.org

Did You Know That There Are Abortion Doulas?

DOPO Co-Op: wearedopo.com

Need Judgement-Free Counseling?

• All-options.org: Information on pregnancy, parenting, abortion, adoption.

Emotional Support Is Available

• Reprocare.com: Talk to someone privately. Get info or help with an abortion.
• Exhaleprovoice.org: Non-judgmental, confidential abortion support.
• Connectandbreathe.org:  After abortion non-judgmental hotline.

Help With Practical Support

If you need transport or childcare:

• Apiaryps.org.

Funding For Abortion

You can afford this:

• National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org

General LGBTQ+ Resources

• PFLAG.org: Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
• GLSEN.org: Education and resource for LGBTQ+ students and youth.
• TLDEF: Transgender Legal Defence & Education Fund – committed to ending discrimination based upon gender identity and expression and to achieving equality for transgender people through public education, test-case litigation, direct legal services, and public policy efforts.
• SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: Peer support and local resources for older adults – (888) 234-SAGE (7243). Also sageusa.org.
• AVP.org: Anti-Violence Project. 
• Call Blackline: (800) 604-5841. Focus on BI&POC, LGBTQ+ and Black Femme.
• Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: (888) 407-4515; trained peer supporters.
• StrongHearts Native Helpline: (844) 762-8483; for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
• LGBT National Help Center: (888) 843-4564.
• InclusiveTherapists.com

Suicide & Crisis Resources

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273- TALK (8255).
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline : Dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
• Text To Talk : 741741 ; trained crisis counselors available 24/7.
• The Trevor Project: Supporting LGBTQ+ youth. 24/7 suicide and crisis prevention.
• Trans Lifeline: Support for transgender people, by transgender people (877) 565-8860 US; (877) 330-6366 Canada.
• Thrive Lifeline: (313) 662-8209; Trans led and operated.

General Resource

• If you are concerned about the state of our country, and want to know what you can do about it, watch this video. “Donald Trump will be returning to the White House. It’s up to us to build the movement that will fight for each other. Join with members of 200+ organizations as we make meaning of the moment, lay out concrete actions, and share thoughts on the path forward. Because giving up is not an option.”
• For everyone, and especially if you are a man supporting a women with abortion decisions, please check out this Abortion Legal Hotline at Reproequitynow.org.

We will be updating this resource listing over time. If you have a suggested resource please email that information to contact@thequeenzone.com and put RESOURCE in the subject line.

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Authors

Dede Wilson is a journalist with over 17 cookbooks to her name and is the co-founder and managing partner of the digital media partnership Shift Works Partners LLC, currently publishing through two online media brands, FODMAP Everyday® and The Queen Zone.View all posts


Robin Jaffin the co-founder and managing partner of the digital media partnership Shift Works Partners, LLC through two online media brands, FODMAP Everyday® and The Queen Zone, Robin has played a pivotal role in promoting dietary solutions for individuals with specific needs in the health and wellness industry as well as amplify the voices and experiences of women worldwide.View all posts