The LGBT National Help Center serves LGBTQ+ folks who need free and confidential peer support and local resources. Their page features hotlines, an online peer support chat, weekly youth chat rooms, and a list of resources that are available throughout the country.
The LGBT National Youth Talkline is for LGBT youth (age 25 and younger) who need free and confidential peer support. Their webpage features their Talkline, available hours, and information about what to expect on a call.
This is a brief article about how to support the mental health of your LGBTQ+ loved ones. It goes over 6 important tips for support, providing detailed explanations for each one. The article also lists hotline phone numbers that support the mental health of the LGBTQ+ community.
This is a research, intervention, education, and policy initiative to prevent health risks for queer youth. It specifically focuses on their well-being in the context of family, culture, and faith. The Family Support Model “prevents health risks, strengthens families, and builds healthy futures for LGBTQ and gender diverse children and youth.”
The Real Mama Bears is a resource that serves the LGBTQ+ community. The organization supports, educates, and empowers families with LGBTQ+ members. They offer private online communities, resources, opportunities to advocate, regional Mama Bear groups, and many other support groups and programming.
Free Mom Hugs is an organization that encourages education, visibility, and conversation about the LGBTQ+ community. Their webpage offers education opportunities for everyone through speaking engagements, webinars, interactive discussions, and other programs. Users can also engage with this community by joining a state chapter.
PFLAG is an organization that serves the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. It’s the “first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.” On their webpage, users can find support, information, and resources. There’s also the PFLAG Chapter Network that hosts 400+ chapters across the country with 200,000+ members.
From the American Psychological Association, this article will benefit people who would like to educate themselves about the transgender identity. This article is available in several languages and offers answers to common questions, recommended readings, and related resources.
Bi.org is sponsored by the American Institute of Bisexuality and serves the bisexual community and its allies. Its mission is to, “connect bi people around the world and provide accurate, accessible, scientifically-sound information about (bi)sexuality.” Users can explore LGBTQ+ research and community involvement.
This office specializes in serving patients and families who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. The webpage offers medical resources for patients, families, students, staff, and faculty for an array of health services specific to the queer community.
