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/

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

christie · 10-18-2010, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jess

http://www.rosmy.org/

Just a really cool aside -

ROSMY has a current direct mail outreach campaign this week.

Nice to see it!

EnderD_503 · 10-19-2010, 07:07 AM

Thought I'd share this video put out by RyePRIDE (group from Ryerson university here in T.O.) reminding everyone to wear purple on Wednesday (tomorrow) in rememberance of the recent string of suicides.

Nat · 10-20-2010, 08:17 AM

katsarecool · 10-20-2010, 08:41 AM

I saw this and was very impressed. About time someone in office made it. I would like to see either the President or the First Lady do one of these videos.

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.

09-23-2010, 05:33 AM	#1
Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender (DID System) Preferred Pronoun?: he/him or alter-specific Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central TX Posts: 3,537 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,047 Thanked 13,970 Times in 2,591 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	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 5,700 Times in 1,682 Posts Rep Power: 0	For the Richmond/ Charlottesville VA area http://www.rosmy.org/

09-23-2010, 05:49 AM	#3
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 5,700 Times in 1,682 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	#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 5,700 Times in 1,682 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.

09-23-2010, 10:50 AM	#5
Greyson Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transmasculine/Non-Binary Preferred Pronoun?: Hy (Pronounced He) Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,589 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,132 Thanked 8,153 Times in 2,006 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Brown Boi Project Oakland, Ca. http://brownboiproject.org/mission_core_values.html __________________ Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness. - Susan Gale

09-23-2010, 10:54 AM	#6
Selenay Member How Do You Identify?: A soul for a compass and a heart for a pair of wings. Preferred Pronoun?: All I ask of living is to have no chains on me. Relationship Status: All I own are the strides I spend to the finish line. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Somewhere in between here and gone. Posts: 662 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 110 Thanked 1,447 Times in 369 Posts Rep Power: 6344715	New York Ali Forney Center; Housing for Homeless LGBT youth Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk School The Center __________________ Two or three things I know for sure, And one is that I would rather go naked Than wear the coat the world has made for me.

10-19-2010, 07:07 AM	#8
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 3,878 Times in 1,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Thought I'd share this video put out by RyePRIDE (group from Ryerson university here in T.O.) reminding everyone to wear purple on Wednesday (tomorrow) in rememberance of the recent string of suicides.

10-20-2010, 08:17 AM	#9
Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender (DID System) Preferred Pronoun?: he/him or alter-specific Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central TX Posts: 3,537 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,047 Thanked 13,970 Times in 2,591 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	__________________ I'm a fountain of blood. In the shape of a girl. - Bjork What is to give light must endure burning. -Viktor Frankl

10-20-2010, 08:41 AM	#10
katsarecool Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Woman Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between Athens and Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,849 Thanked 1,765 Times in 734 Posts Rep Power: 323366	I saw this and was very impressed. About time someone in office made it. I would like to see either the President or the First Lady do one of these videos. __________________

09-23-2010, 05:46 AM	#11
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: 2127933	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

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