We all experience emotional ups and downs from time to time caused by events in our lives. The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and others (LGBTQ+) community faces mental health conditions just like the rest of the population. Knowing what challenges you may face as a member of the LGBTQ community and how to find and work with LGBTQ-inclusive providers can help ensure more positive outcomes. (NAMI)
Schools can support their LGBTQ+ youth as these students discover and deal with the mental health challenges they face.
Websites
Trevor Project
Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among LGBTQ youth.
- Website: http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people. We run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have. This is a FREE helpline run by volunteers and supported by the community.
- Hotline: (877) 565-8860
- Website: http://www.translifeline.org/
Family Acceptance Project (SF)
The Family Acceptance Project is a research, intervention, education and policy initiative that works to prevent health and mental health risks for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) children and youth, including suicide, homelessness and HIV. We use research-based, culturally grounded approach to help ethnically, socially and religiously diverse families to support their LGBT children.
- Website: https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/
GLSEN
(Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) research, tools, campaign info, and lesson planning GLSEN is an educational advocacy organization that works to make schools safer and more inclusive for LGBT students and staff.
- Website: http://www.glsen.org
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
Gay Straight Alliance Network is a youth led organization that connects school based Gay Straight Alliances to each other and community resources through peer support, leadership development and training.
- Website: http://www.gsanetwork.org
Gender Spectrum
(Research, tools, lesson plans and concepts) Raising children who do not fit neatly into male or female boxes brings a wealth of questions and uncertainties. Here you will find information and support to assist you in your search for answers.
- Website: http://www.genderspectrum.com
TransYouth Family Advocates (TYFA)
Parents, family, friends and caring adults are dedicated to educating and raising public awareness about the medical and cultural challenges faced by children with gender variant and gender questioning identities and the families who love them.
- Website: http://www.imatyfa.org
NAMI
General information, resources and tips for finding a provider and support.