Are you experiencing discrimination because of your sexual orientation or gender identity?

The ELM Crisis Response Team would like to talk with you. They can offer you valuable advice and experience.

What to do:

• Call the ELM Crisis Response Line at (802) 839-8075 during business hours (EST) or (802) 229-5939 during weekends and non-business hours. You can also email us at crisis@elm.org (suggested subject “Pastor requests response from ERT” or similar). Messages will be returned within 24 hours, and if you do not get a response within 24 hours, please try again. ALL information is treated as confidential.
• Do not agree to any action or settlement. Tell your bishop that you need time to respond.
• Contact our team and talk through the logistics or your situation. We will connect you with emotional support from other LGBT pastors who have been in your situation.
• You should be present at any meeting that the congregation or council conducts. You need to hear what is being said about you. Take a support person with you.

Keep these things in mind if the bishop wants to talk with you because of your sexual orientation or gender identity.

Our crisis response team is here for you.