LGBTQ Safety & Support Resources in Texas

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics

AUSTIN, TX — (December 16, 2025) — Concerns surrounding LGBTQ safety and civil rights have intensified across North Texas following a recent Arlington City Council vote that repealed the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance, a move that also led to the cancellation of Arlington Pride 2026.

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Texas is home to the second-largest LGBTQ population in the United States, with more than two million residents identifying as LGBTQ. According to VisitDallas.com, North Texas alone accounts for more than 200,000 LGBTQ residents, making the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex one of the state’s most significant LGBTQ population centers.

In light of growing uncertainty around legal protections and public safety, LGBTQ advocates stress the importance of knowing where to find trusted support services, health care providers, advocacy groups, and crisis resources—both locally and nationwide.

Below is a curated list of DFW-area and national LGBTQ support organizations offering assistance, safety resources, and community outreach.

North Texas LGBTQ Support Organizations

The Resource Center (Dallas)

The Resource Center connects LGBTQ individuals with LGBTQ-affirming health services, including gender-affirming care, HIV and STI testing, primary medical care, and mental health support.

The Help Center for LGBTQ Health (Arlington)

The Help Center provides free HIV and STD testing, prevention education, and comprehensive PrEP services, serving Arlington and surrounding communities.

LGBTQ Saves (Fort Worth)

LGBTQ Saves hosts weekly in-person and virtual support meetings, Pride events, and community dinners for LGBTQ youth and families. The organization focuses on individuals ages 12–24 and offers scholarships for participants engaged in its programs.

PFLAG North Texas

PFLAG supports, educates, and advocates for LGBTQ people and their families. Active chapters operate in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Mesquite, providing peer support and community education.

Dallas Pride

Dallas Pride is a long-standing nonprofit dedicated to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and positive image of the LGBTQ community. The organization produces the Dallas Pride Parade and Music Festival, one of the region’s largest annual LGBTQ events.

Pride214.com

Pride214 serves as a comprehensive hub for LGBTQ resources, events, health services, and affirming faith communities across North Texas. The site also tracks Pride-themed events tied to local professional sports teams.

Dallas Hope Charities

Dallas Hope Charities operates the Dallas Hope Center, an LGBTQ-affirming shelter focused on youth experiencing homelessness. According to The Trevor Project, nearly 28% of LGBTQ youth experience homelessness at some point.

National LGBTQ Crisis & Support Hotlines

The Trevor Project

24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth.

1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678
thetrevorproject.org

Trans Lifeline

A trans-led organization offering emotional and crisis support for transgender and questioning individuals.

1-877-565-8860
translifeline.org

LGBT National Hotline

Confidential peer support for individuals of all ages navigating sexual orientation or gender identity concerns.

1-888-843-4564 (Adults)
1-800-246-7743 (Youth)
1-888-234-7243 (Seniors)
Hours vary by hotline

Additional Advocacy & Legal Resources

For statewide advocacy updates, legal guidance, and community initiatives, visit Equality Texas, the state’s leading LGBTQ civil rights organization.

JRL CHARTS LGBTQ Politics will continue tracking LGBTQ civil rights developments across Texas while highlighting verified safety, health, and advocacy resources for communities navigating an increasingly uncertain political landscape.

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