Shanghai based Chiheng Foundation has decided to launch free hotline for lesbians in China first time. The foundation has already been providing same service for gay men.

Yang Shanping from Chiheng Foundation told China Daily, "In the past, we noticed that lesbians needed extra help compared with gays. Most people don't know what kind of support lesbians need most."

"We have heard that when lesbians try to seek legal and psychological help, they cannot find the proper person or organization," Yang added.

"The hotline will be available between 2 pm to 4 pm every Saturday at 800-988-929, or 021-6380-4448 from mobile phones after its launching.

We will try to answer all legal, psychological and medical questions that confuse lesbians," an other officer linked with foundation informed.