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Contact us for free & confidential information, assistance and referrals. Our highly trained volunteers are available 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday at 800-455-GLAD. Translation is available in over 200 languages.

Available by phone Monday - Friday 1:30–4:30 p.m. at 800-455-GLAD. NOTE: GLAD Answers will be closed Thursday, 9/20. We will resume regular phone hours Friday, 9/21.

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What do people contact us about? Questions like

How do I change the gender on my identification documents?

Can I keep my HIV status private?

Am I eligible for Social Security survivor benefits?

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