Organizations Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

Young people, caregivers, and providers who work with youth may have more questions about the best ways to support LGBTQ+ young people.

Below is a list of organizations that provide support for LGBTQ+ Youth. These are great organizations that can provide additional support for you or the young people in your life.

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
glsen.org
Provides news, resources, and links aimed at promoting school and community safety and respect for youth regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Out Youth
outyouth.org
Provides virtual programs and services for LGBTQ+ youth and includes a directory of other LGBTQ+ resources in the Austin, Texas area.

The Trevor Project
thetrevorproject.org
Provides crisis intervention services and other mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youth.

Gender Spectrum
genderspectrum.org
Resource hub and online service provider for caregivers and youth navigating the gender spectrum.

Colage
colage.org
Provides resources to empower and connect youth who have LGBTQ+ caregivers.

GSA Network
gsanetwork.org
Provides training and supports the organization of youth-led GSA clubs with an overall goal of enacting social change and providing safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in schools and communities.

Q Chat Space
qchatspace.org
Online community for LGBTQ+ teens to talk, connect and support each other. Live chats are facilitated and monitored by staff.

Healthy Children
healthychildren.org
LGBTQ+ centered informational article on sexual health, mental health, substance use, and discrimination.

My Sistah’s House
mshmemphis.org
Trans-led organization providing a physical and online resource hub dedicated to creating safe spaces for the trans community. They provide emergency housing, help raise funds, and help people meet their physical and mental healthcare needs.

Stand With Trans
standwithtrans.org
A Michigan-based non-profit organization that specifically focuses on supporting trans/non-binary youth and their families. They do this through in-person and virtual workshops, virtual/hybrid support groups, and social/family events.

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