Resources & Help
Immediate support and essential information for your safety and empowerment
Crisis Support Available 24/7
If you're in immediate danger, contact emergency services (999). For LGBTQ+ specific crisis support, use the resources below. All services are confidential and affirming.
Crisis Hotline: +254-700-HELP-NOW
WhatsApp: +254-700-SAFE-123
Email: crisis@rnetworq.org
• Secure messaging apps guide
• Social media privacy settings
• VPN setup instructions
• Emergency contact protocols
Find Safe Spaces Near You
General safe spaces and support centers across Kenya provide immediate shelter, counseling, and community support. These locations are staffed by trained volunteers and operate with strict confidentiality protocols.
Nairobi Central Hub
24/7 emergency shelter • Counseling • Legal aid
Contact: +254-700-NAIROBI
Mombasa Coastal Center
Drop-in center • Support groups • Skills training
Contact: +254-700-MOMBASA
Kisumu Western Hub
Community programs • Mental health support
Contact: +254-700-KISUMU
Safe Spaces Map
General safe spaces and support centers across Kenya
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Comprehensive Support
Beyond crisis support—resources for thriving, not just surviving
- • Directory of 50+ LGBTQ+ affirming therapists
- • Weekly peer support groups in 8 cities
- • Self-care resources and coping strategies
- • Trauma-informed healing circles
- • Crisis intervention training materials
- • Free legal consultations with LGBTQ+ specialists
- • Monthly "Know Your Rights" workshops
- • Legal document templates and guides
- • Court accompaniment services
- • Discrimination reporting and support
- • Emergency shelter network (12 locations)
- • LGBTQ+ friendly housing listings
- • Roommate matching service
- • Housing rights and tenant protection info
- • Transitional housing support programs
- • Scholarship program for LGBTQ+ students
- • Vocational training partnerships
- • Financial literacy workshops
- • Digital skills and cybersecurity training
- • Leadership development programs
Resource Library
Access our comprehensive collection of guides, toolkits, and educational materials—all created by and for the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya. Available in English, Kiswahili, and other local languages.
Coming Out Guide
Step-by-step support for coming out safely in Kenya
Family Reconciliation Toolkit
Resources for healing family relationships
Workplace Rights Manual
Know your rights and protections at work
Know Your Rights
Comprehensive legal information simplified into actionable guidance for Kenyan LGBTQ+ individuals
Employment Rights
Protection against workplace discrimination and harassment
Healthcare Access
Your right to non-discriminatory healthcare services
Police Interaction
Know your rights when dealing with law enforcement
Family Law
Understanding family rights and legal protections