TrevorChat offers non-crisis IM chat with trained volunteers, for US residents only. Service aimed at LGBTQ youth. Phone hotline also available (1-866-4-U-TREVOR), as well as texting (available on Fridays 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET – text the word “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200).
“TrevorChat is a free, confidential and secure online messaging service that provides live help through this website. TrevorChat is only intended to assist those who are not at risk for suicide.”
Hours: 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm ET daily