LGBTQ Resources (1776)

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These are free resources that can help youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ) and their families or friends. Resources that are listed as 24/7 can help anytime, any day or night.

PFLAG

https://www.pflag.org/
National education and support group. English and Spanish.

CDC: LGBT Youth Health

http://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth.htm
Centers for Disease Control resources for health. English and Spanish.

GLSEN

http://www.glsen.org
National education group that supports schools. English and some Spanish.

The Trevor Project (call or chat)

1-866-488-7386
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Provides 24/7 crisis help and suicide prevention services. This is for young people under 25 years old.
The Trevor Project (text) Text START to 678678 Open Monday – Friday.
Central time zone 2pm – 9pm.

GLBT National Youth Talk Line

1-800-246-7743
https://www.glbthotline.org/talkline.html
M-F 3-11pm, Sat 11-4 CST telephone, chat and email support, local resources.

Call 911 if your child is in crisis, may hurt themselves, or did hurt themselves.

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Call your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic if you have questions about additional resources or other questions related to your child or children with diverse genders or sexual orientations.