Resources for Youth

Sexuality

The fear of coming out and being discriminated against for sexual orientation and gender identity can lead to difficult experiences and harmful mental health conditions during adolescence. Early intervention, family support, and treatment are extremely valuable for those that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or other.

Select each category below to find resources for sexuality.

Apps
Books / Movies
Books
  • Addie on the Inside by James Howe
  • Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan
  • George by Alex Gino
  • You Look Different in Real Life by Jennifer Castle
  • Aristotle and Dante Discovering the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
  • Ask the Passengers by A.S. King
  • Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
  • Unbecoming by Jenny Downham
  • Love in the Time of Global Warming by Francesca Lia Block

Movies
  • The Out List
  • It Gets Better
  • The Imitation Game
  • Philadelphia
  • The Hours
  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower
  • Carol
Hotlines
  • Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386,
  • TrevorText –  Available on Thursdays and Fridays (4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT). Text the word “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200.
  • TrevorChat – Available 7 days a week, (3:00-9:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00-6:00 p.m (online)
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)