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LGBTQIA+

The Trevor Project  

The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people. 

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It Gets Better Project Help Guides and Resources  

The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.   

ItGetsBetter.org

Black and LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations

Resource on discussion starting points from the Trevor Project. If you’re considering engaging with people who identify as non-Black in your life about your identities, it’s important to remember that the process of having difficult conversations does not begin or end with the discussion itself. It is essential to consider your well-being and safety at each step in the journey. Here are some approaches to consider before, during, and after a difficult conversation to make sure the dialogue—and your mental health—stays safe. 

Approaching Intersectional Conversations PDF

Trans Lifeline  

Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources the Trans community needs to survive and thrive. 

Trans Lifeline
24/7 Hotline: 877-565-8860

Hotline operating hours are Monday through Friday, 10 AM-6 PM PST.

Coming Out: A Handbook for LGBTQ Young People

 

This handbook from The Trevor Project includes topics on identity, the basics, coming out, healthy relationships, self-care, resources, and other Trevor programs. 

“Coming Out: A Handbook for LGBTQ Young People” (Download PDF)

LGBTQIA+ Youth Resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  

The CDC, government agencies, and other community organizations for LGBT Youth, their friends, educators, parents, and family members have provided a number of resources to support positive environments. 

LGBTQIA+ Youth Resources

Youth Pride Association

 

The Youth Pride Association (YPA) is a national nonprofit organization working to promote and foster the acceptance of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) people in educational institutions. Programs include: Acceptance Week, no-cost peer support groups and mentorship, and awareness campaigns.

Youth Pride Association
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At Altus Schools, we have developed a comprehensive mental health program that consists of several elements designed to support students directly and build staff capacity to create safe and supportive learning environments that are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and that connect students and families to appropriate resources. Highlights of our mental health program include (1) teachers who are specially trained in suicide screening, trauma-informed practices, human trafficking prevention, and socio-emotional learning; (2) strategic partnerships with community organizations to provide mental health services; (3) a team of school nurses; (4) a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; (5) a Healthy Youth Department that coordinates student webinars and professional learning to support students’ mental health and wellness; (6) student webinars with socio-emotional learning through our Resilience in Students and Education (RISE) series; (7) suicide prevention, intervention and postvention protocols; (8) tools for connecting students and families to information resources; (9) parent/guardian webinars through our Family Learning Series on student mental health, wellness, and community resources; and (10) administration of special programs and coordination of services for identified student groups.