Get information and resources for LGBTQ South Asian individuals, families and friends
DeQH
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DeQH is the first national Desi LGBTQ helpline in the United States. They offer free, confidential, culturally sensitive peer support, information, and resources for LGBTQ South Asian individuals, families, and friends around the globe. DeQH wants to offer a safe and supportive ear for callers to share their concerns, questions, struggles, or hopes through conversations with their trained South Asian peer support volunteers.
Available
Thursday | 8 pm - 10 pm |
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Sunday | 8 pm - 10 pm |
Write to them anytime or call. Trained volunteers are available to talk Thursdays, 8-10 PM Eastern (5-7 PM Pacific) or Sundays, 8-10 PM Eastern (5-7 PM Pacific)
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ADA accessibleUnknown
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CitizenshipNo requirements
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For CommunitiesAsian-Pacific Islander
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freeYes
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Eligibility descriptionLGBTQ South Asian individuals, families, and friends.
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Available during COVID-19 pandemicYes
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Safe spacesLGBTQ Friendly, Transgender, Nonbinary & Gender Nonconfirming Friendly
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nationalUnited States
What to do next:
Click to visit link - http://www.deqh.org/contact-us.html
Text your question to DeQH. It's 100% free and confidential. Fill out their online contact form. You'll hear back from a trained volunteer in 1-3 days.
Call 908-367-3374
Call DeQH on Thursday or Sunday nights. Trained volunteers are available to talk between: Thursdays, 8-10 PM Eastern (5-7 PM Pacific) and Sundays, 8-10 PM Eastern (5-7 PM Pacific). (If you leave a message at any other time, DeQH can call you back if requested).
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Fill out their online contact form. You'll hear back from a trained volunteer in 1-3 days. Or call DeQH on Thursday / Sunday nights. Trained volunteers are available to talk between: Thursdays, 8-10 PM Eastern (5-7 PM Pacific) Sundays, 8-10 PM Eastern (5-7 PM Pacific). (If you leave a message at any other time, DeQH can call you back if requested.)
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