Resources for LGBTQ Youth

Nat · 09-23-2010, 05:33 AM

I know (and appreciate) that this site is intended for adults only. However, many of us have kids in our lives who may seek us out for support if they are LGBTQ or questioning.

This is a thread for posting resources for those moments when a kid may seek guidance. Because bullying and suicide risk are especially high for LGBTQ youth, I think it's helpful to have a place to start.

I saw this today:

I think it's an important message junior high and high school kids who are isolated and bullied - it really does get better.

There are many people who have made videos for Dan Savage's "it gets better" project - and I think they are definitely worth watching.

http://www.youtube.com/user/itgetsbetterproject

Jess · 09-23-2010, 05:42 AM

http://www.rosmy.org/

Ursy · 09-23-2010, 05:46 AM

http://www.opendoors.net.au/

While I guess this will be of most benefit to kids local to South East Queensland, Australia - there is also some good info under the "more information and support" tab including resources and links, that could help.

They do heaps of great work for queer youth. If I ever win lotto, that's where some of my winnings will be going.

Jess · 09-23-2010, 05:49 AM

OUTRIGHT --LesBiGayT youth group
2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:00-8:45 PM
Roanoke City Library / Main Branch / Downtown
(540) 966-7165 OutrightRoanoke@yahoo.com

Jess · 09-23-2010, 05:53 AM

Rainbow Youth Alliance
Columbia, MD 21045
''Provides a safe space for youth (up to age 22) who are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered (GLBT), as well as their allies.''

Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL)
Washington, DC 20003
Promotes and supports self-confident, healthy, productive lives for LGBTQ youth as they journey from adolescence into adulthood.

Sufficient As I aM (SAIM)
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore (GLCCB)
Baltimore, MD 21201
Provides space for GLBT youth (24 yrs and under) to have discussions with and meet other young people with similar feelings and questions: Coming out, health education, self-esteem, positive role models.

Greyson · 09-23-2010, 10:50 AM

Brown Boi Project
Oakland, Ca.

http://brownboiproject.org/mission_core_values.html

Selenay · 09-23-2010, 10:54 AM

Ali Forney Center; Housing for Homeless LGBT youth

Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk School

The Center

Nat · 10-01-2010, 06:01 PM

PearlsNLace · 10-01-2010, 07:23 PM

True Colors. Its specifically for Teens and preteens. A variety of stuff to do, adults to help, and they will even go to your high school and talk to teachers, fight for tolerance. You are not alone.

ourtruecolors.org

Nat · 10-05-2010, 07:14 PM

Just a few more good ones from the "It gets better" project:

firie · 10-05-2010, 08:56 PM

Austin has OutYouth. On my phone or I would link, but it's an easy google.

Gemme · 10-05-2010, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nat

Just a few more good ones from the "It gets better" project:

I spent some time earlier this afternoon watching several of the It Gets Better Project videos/submissions and it's absolutely fantastic and so very needed right now. I loved these.

AtLast · 10-05-2010, 09:16 PM

http://colage.org/

Colage has school based programs for youth- posters, etc. are available ob the website as well as how to set up speakers for schools and youth groups and organizations.

COLAGE is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one ornmore lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) parent/s. We build community and work toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education, and advocacy.

COLAGE National Office
1550 Bryant Street
Suite 830
San Francisco, CA 94103
phone: 415-861-5437
fax: 415-255-8345

ComparedToWhom · 10-06-2010, 12:11 AM

GLBTQ youth group in Phoenix-Metro area: 1n10

Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network: GLSEN (national)

Parents, Friends/Families of Lesbians & Gays (welcomes GLBTQ folks and their allies): PFLAG (national)

Ebon · 10-06-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firie

Austin has OutYouth. On my phone or I would link, but it's an easy google.

Here is the link to OutYouth in Austin...http://www.outyouth.org/

It's a great organization and the kids are pretty tight. I did some fundraising gigs for them back in the day.

Nat · 10-14-2010, 07:43 AM

wolfbittenpoet · 10-14-2010, 08:09 AM

http://katebornstein.typepad.com/kate_bornsteins_blog/

Kate Bornstein's blog is very useful and has the lite version of Hello, Cruel World which is really useful. You can also print your own get out of hell card which is a useful thing. Also has her it gets better video.

Jess · 10-14-2010, 08:14 AM

Hoping the President addresses issues of gay youth at the youth town hall meeting today. 4:00 ET on MTV, BET, CMT and streamed live on the websites of those tv stations!

Thinker · 10-14-2010, 08:32 AM

If you have not watched this one, I highly recommend it. You'll need about 15 minutes.

It's beautiful.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nat

EnderD_503 · 10-17-2010, 05:48 PM

There is a great documentary called TransGeneration that I think would be helpful. It deals strictly with Trans university students that are mostly mid-twenties, but I think its something that would help those still in high school and pre-high school as well as far as life getting better and relating with those who don't fit the sexual orientation/gender "norm" either. Entire documentary on youtube. [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkg5GgOpcVI"]YouTube - Transgeneration, Episode One, Part One[/nomedia]

There are a few places in Toronto that are great resources imo. Will drop some links later, but primarly talking about the 519 on Church/Wellesley, the Sherbourne clinic, Lgbtout.com for uni student resources and the Toronto Women's Bookstore as far as literature, being in a friendly environment, some related events etc.

09-23-2010, 05:33 AM	#1
Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender Preferred Pronoun?: whatevs Relationship Status: in a relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tx Posts: 3,535 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,042 Thanked 13,992 Times in 2,595 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Resources for LGBTQ Youth I know (and appreciate) that this site is intended for adults only. However, many of us have kids in our lives who may seek us out for support if they are LGBTQ or questioning. This is a thread for posting resources for those moments when a kid may seek guidance. Because bullying and suicide risk are especially high for LGBTQ youth, I think it's helpful to have a place to start. I saw this today: I think it's an important message junior high and high school kids who are isolated and bullied - it really does get better. There are many people who have made videos for Dan Savage's "it gets better" project - and I think they are definitely worth watching. http://www.youtube.com/user/itgetsbetterproject __________________ I'm a fountain of blood. In the shape of a girl. - Bjork What is to give light must endure burning. -Viktor Frankl

09-23-2010, 05:42 AM	#2
Jess Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: decidedly indifferent Preferred Pronoun?: other Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patrick Springs, VA Posts: 2,812 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,247 Thanked 5,703 Times in 1,684 Posts Rep Power: 0	For the Richmond/ Charlottesville VA area http://www.rosmy.org/

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Ursy Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: Engaged Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 274 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 606 Thanked 661 Times in 206 Posts Rep Power: 2127932	http://www.opendoors.net.au/ While I guess this will be of most benefit to kids local to South East Queensland, Australia - there is also some good info under the "more information and support" tab including resources and links, that could help. They do heaps of great work for queer youth. If I ever win lotto, that's where some of my winnings will be going. __________________ My art My Zazzle My Printfection

09-23-2010, 05:49 AM	#4
Jess Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: decidedly indifferent Preferred Pronoun?: other Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patrick Springs, VA Posts: 2,812 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,247 Thanked 5,703 Times in 1,684 Posts Rep Power: 0	Roanoke VA area OUTRIGHT --LesBiGayT youth group 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:00-8:45 PM Roanoke City Library / Main Branch / Downtown (540) 966-7165 OutrightRoanoke@yahoo.com

09-23-2010, 05:53 AM	#5
Jess Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: decidedly indifferent Preferred Pronoun?: other Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patrick Springs, VA Posts: 2,812 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,247 Thanked 5,703 Times in 1,684 Posts Rep Power: 0	DC/ Baltimore/ Northern VA area Rainbow Youth Alliance Columbia, MD 21045 ''Provides a safe space for youth (up to age 22) who are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered (GLBT), as well as their allies.'' Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) Washington, DC 20003 Promotes and supports self-confident, healthy, productive lives for LGBTQ youth as they journey from adolescence into adulthood. Sufficient As I aM (SAIM) Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore (GLCCB) Baltimore, MD 21201 Provides space for GLBT youth (24 yrs and under) to have discussions with and meet other young people with similar feelings and questions: Coming out, health education, self-esteem, positive role models.

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10-01-2010, 06:01 PM	#8
Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender Preferred Pronoun?: whatevs Relationship Status: in a relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tx Posts: 3,535 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,042 Thanked 13,992 Times in 2,595 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	__________________ I'm a fountain of blood. In the shape of a girl. - Bjork What is to give light must endure burning. -Viktor Frankl

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PearlsNLace Member How Do You Identify?: queer Preferred Pronoun?: They/Them & her/she Relationship Status: Lucky, very lucky Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portlandia, Oregon Posts: 427 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 875 Thanked 1,286 Times in 315 Posts Rep Power: 6505516	Connecticut, Mass True Colors. Its specifically for Teens and preteens. A variety of stuff to do, adults to help, and they will even go to your high school and talk to teachers, fight for tolerance. You are not alone. ourtruecolors.org

10-05-2010, 07:14 PM	#10
Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender Preferred Pronoun?: whatevs Relationship Status: in a relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tx Posts: 3,535 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,042 Thanked 13,992 Times in 2,595 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Just a few more good ones from the "It gets better" project: __________________ I'm a fountain of blood. In the shape of a girl. - Bjork What is to give light must endure burning. -Viktor Frankl

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firie Timed Out How Do You Identify?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: . Posts: 204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 191 Thanked 469 Times in 128 Posts Rep Power: 0	Austin has OutYouth. On my phone or I would link, but it's an easy google.

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AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,830 Times in 3,200 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	COLAGE - National Info. Chapters all over the US http://colage.org/ Colage has school based programs for youth- posters, etc. are available ob the website as well as how to set up speakers for schools and youth groups and organizations. COLAGE is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one ornmore lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) parent/s. We build community and work toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, education, and advocacy. COLAGE National Office 1550 Bryant Street Suite 830 San Francisco, CA 94103 phone: 415-861-5437 fax: 415-255-8345

10-06-2010, 12:11 AM	#14
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Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender Preferred Pronoun?: whatevs Relationship Status: in a relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tx Posts: 3,535 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,042 Thanked 13,992 Times in 2,595 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	__________________ I'm a fountain of blood. In the shape of a girl. - Bjork What is to give light must endure burning. -Viktor Frankl

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10-14-2010, 08:14 AM	#18
Jess Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: decidedly indifferent Preferred Pronoun?: other Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Patrick Springs, VA Posts: 2,812 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,247 Thanked 5,703 Times in 1,684 Posts Rep Power: 0	Hoping the President addresses issues of gay youth at the youth town hall meeting today. 4:00 ET on MTV, BET, CMT and streamed live on the websites of those tv stations!

10-17-2010, 05:48 PM	#20
EnderD_503 Member How Do You Identify?: Queer, trans guy, butch Preferred Pronoun?: Male pronouns Relationship Status: Relationship Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,329 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,090 Thanked 3,907 Times in 1,032 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	There is a great documentary called TransGeneration that I think would be helpful. It deals strictly with Trans university students that are mostly mid-twenties, but I think its something that would help those still in high school and pre-high school as well as far as life getting better and relating with those who don't fit the sexual orientation/gender "norm" either. Entire documentary on youtube. [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkg5GgOpcVI"]YouTube - Transgeneration, Episode One, Part One[/nomedia] There are a few places in Toronto that are great resources imo. Will drop some links later, but primarly talking about the 519 on Church/Wellesley, the Sherbourne clinic, Lgbtout.com for uni student resources and the Toronto Women's Bookstore as far as literature, being in a friendly environment, some related events etc.