LGBTQ+

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Queer, and Questioning Resources

Compared to non-LGBTQ+ youth, LGBTQ+ youth are 8 times more likely to have attempted suicide and six times more likely to have a higher level of depression. When there is an attempt, LGBTQ+ youth tend to have suicide attempts that are more serious than other youth.

  • Lead with Love

    What do I do if my child is gay? Lead With Love is a 35-minute documentary created to help answer that question.

  • Tres Gotas de Agua

    Tres madres inmigrantes Latinas hablan sobre el proceso de sus hijos(as) al declararse gay o 'salir del clóset', expresando mensajes poderosos sobre el amor incondicional y la aceptación de las personas LGBTQ+ como parte de las familias Latinas.

  • NASP Gender Inclusive Schools

    This resource from the National Association of School Psychologists provides information on counseling and supporting students and families.

  • SAMHSA Resource – A Practitioner’s Resource Guide: Helping Families to Support their LGBTQ+ Children

    This resource from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers information to help practitioners in schools and community agencies assist families and caregivers to support their LGBTQ+ children.

  • CDC LGBTQ+ Heatlh

    The CDC LGBTQ+ Health section has many resources to help administrators, teachers, and school mental health staff support LGBTQ+ students.

  • NAMI LGBTQ+ Resources

    This website has LGBTQ+ community information on stigma, suicide, substance abuse and mental health services.

  • Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)

    PFLAG is a national nonprofit organization whose members and supporters have affiliates throughout the United States.

  • The Trevor Project

    The Trevor Project is a leading national organization providing crisis intervention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth under 25.

  • Welcomingschools.org

    Welcomingschools.org is a professional development program providing training and resources to elementary school educators to embrace all families, create LGBTQ+ and gender inclusive schools, prevent bias-based bullying, and support transgender and non-binary students.