RESOURCES

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The internet is full of great resources for LGBTQ teens and their allies. Here are some local and national resources that you may find helpful.

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National/Online Resources:

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LGBTQ Terminology: Wondering what all of those letters mean? Here is a glossary of some of the most commonly used terms.

 

The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.

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GLSEN: The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for ALL students.

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It Gets Better Project

 

GSA Network: Gay-Straight Alliance Network is a youth leadership organization that connects school-based Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) to each other and community resources. Focused on California GSAs, but lots of useful information about starting and running a Gay-Straight Alliance in any school.

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TSER

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That one resource from Marissa

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Point Foundation

 

Youth Resource: A Web site by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people, Youth Resource takes a holistic approach to sexual health and exploring issues of concern to queer youth.

 

Sex, Etc. Sex education by teens, for teens!

 

Gay Teen Booklist: A list of the best gay teen books.

 

Family Equality Council: Discusses LGBT family rights.

 

Another great resource list!: This page contains a list of about 20 different resources with information ranging from coming out, support, articles, suicide prevention, as well as many other LGBTQ related issues!

 

If you are concerned for yourself or for someone you know, and would like to get information about how Identity can help, please email us at info@idyouth.org.