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Organizations Supporting LGBTQ Youth
American Institutes for Research (AIR)
AIR's Health and Social Development program works with a range of youth-serving systems and agencies to refine policies, services, and care for LGBTQ youth. This site bids a range of related resources and technical assistance information.
American Psychological Association (APA) APA provides fact sheets, best practices and other resources for supporting LGBTQ youth. See the Resolution on Gender and Sexual Orientation Diversity in Children and Adolescents in Schools adopted by APA and NASP.
Children of Lesbian and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) COLAGE unites people with LGBTQ parents into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and strengthen each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities.
Family Acceptance Proposal (FAP) FAP is a analyze initiative that helps support the mental well being of LGBTQ youth, parents and families. This site offers training, up to date information and publications to help students of different cultures and religi
How to Support LGBTQ+ Youth: 10 Tips That Generate a Difference
LGBTQ+ youth encounter the same challenges that all teens grapple with during this time of life. And they also must cope with an additional set of challenges. All too often, Homosexual teens are subjected to discrimination and lack of acceptance from close family members as well as society at large. In fact, 75 percent of LGBTQ+ youth have experienced discrimination at least once during their life as a result of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Learning how to support LGBTQ+ youth is essential for anyone who works with or on behalf of young people.
As a result of these challenges, statistics on the mental health of Diverse youth show high rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. Close to three-quarters of Diverse teens experience symptoms of anxiety, and nearly two-thirds suffer from depression. Moreover, Native/Indigenous, Asian American Pacific Island (AAPI), Black, Latinx, and multiracial LGBTQ+ teens encounter multiple obstacles due to their intersectional identities. LGBTQ+ young people are more than fo
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Writing Our Control Dictionary
By Anna Corbi, Team Leader of Children’s Community Based Services
Imagine being a young person and feeling confused, isolated and not accepted for who you are? All youth who are on the path to self-discovery need positive role models, especially those who recognize as LGBTQ. LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. The “Q” is to recognize those who identify as queer or someone who is questioning their sexuality.
LGBTQ youth demand to know that they are not alone. As adults, it is our profession to make sure that they know they can always be themselves around us. Fortunately, there are many ways for us to show support.
Here are some things that you can do to model compassion and inclusivity for LGBTQ youth in your community.
Start by listening. LGBTQ youth need to be heard. They deserve to have a voice and receive respect. Take the time and pay attention to what they are telling you. Most youth are aware of what their needs are and how they are feeling. Let them know that you genuinely care about what they have to say and that you are there to listen.
Model inclusion