LGBT Resources

Many young adults may have questions that others around them cannot answer. However, there are many resources available. A few websites are listed below.

The Trevor Project- The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.

Book and Film Guide (PDF)- This free guide provides recommended reading and film lists for educators and parents, as well as youth-targeted reading and film lists. From The Trevor Project.

GLSEN- The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression

It Get's Better Project- Many LGBT youth can't picture what their lives might be like as openly gay adults. They can't imagine a future for themselves. So let's show them what our lives are like, let's show them what the future may hold in store for them.

Amplify Your Voice- Amplify is a project of Advocates for Youth (www.advocatesforyouth.org). Established in 1980 as the Center for Population Options, Advocates for Youth champions efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates believes it can best serve the field by boldly advocating for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent sexual health.

Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations (PDF)- Information from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). Equips prevention professionals, healthcare providers, and educators with information on current health issues among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations. Includes an overview of terms related to gender identity and sexual expression.

Information and resources from the CDC