In honor of the unique identities held by members of the LGBTQIA+ community, resources here have been grouped into categories pertaining to sexual identity or gender identity for ease of use. Because of this, you may find a particular resource linked in more than one area because it may be relevant to both. That is by design, so that you can more readily access what you might need, without wading through things that may not be relevant to you.
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Sexual Identity:
- LGBT Behavioral Health National and Regional Resources: This is a comprehensive guide to National and Regional resources compiled by the United States Health and Human Services LGTB Issues Coordinating Committee (SAMHSA).
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health: This page offers resources from the CDC, other government agencies, and community organizations for LGBT Youth, their friends, educators, parents, and family members to support positive environments.
- GLADD: GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.
- The Trevor Project: Suicide and crisis support for individuals who identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community (up to age 24), and resources for all.
- Understanding Anxiety and Depression for LGBTQ People: Resources from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) website.
- 11 Self-Care Tips, According to Expert Queer Healers: Resources from them. website
- Bisexual Resource Center
- National LGBTQ Task Force: For advocacy and community involvement
Gender Identity:
- Trans 101: Trans 101 is a starter pack designed to help support trans people around you! It’s all about helping people better understand what it means to be trans, and how to make the world a better, safer, happier place for trans and gender diverse people!
- Understanding Non Binary People
- Trans Lifeline: Offering peer support and crisis support for members of the transgender community
- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health: UCSF’s Center of Excellence for Transgender Health (Trans CoE) was founded in 2009 with a mission to increase access to comprehensive, effective, and affirming health care services for transgender and gender diverse communities.
- GLADD: GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.
- The Trevor Project: Suicide and crisis support for individuals who identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community (up to age 24), and resources for all.
- Maine TransNet: Supporting Maine’s transgender community
- The National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN): Resources from The NQTTCN website
- Understanding Anxiety and Depression for LGBTQ People: Resources from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) website.
- Gender Diversity: Support for those exploring their gender identity, as well as resources for their families, other natural supports, workplaces, and more.
- National LGBTQ Task Force: For advocacy and community involvement