Resources for LGBTQ

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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.

ALERT

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.