9. National Center for Transgender Equality
The National Center for Transgender Equality is an advocacy group focused on policy work in pursuing equal rights for transgender people. They tackle a plethora of important issues facing the transgender community, including physical and mental health, housing and homelessness, violence prevention, racial and economic justice, and more.
They offer a variety of resources for transgender mental health issues, as well as for general health care, insurance, legal aid, and other related topics.
10. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Through research, education, advocacy, and survivor support, AFSP focuses on its core mission of suicide prevention. The AFSP found that “suicide is currently the third leading cause of death among young people age 15 to 24. The highest overall rates of suicide are for adults age 40 to 59.”
The foundation offers many resources for those who’ve contemplated suicide, those who’ve survived a suicide attempt, or affected family members. They also have established a crisis hotline at 800-273-8255.