Resources
These are some general resources for finding the help you need and supporting the LGBTQ Community.
If you are currently having an emergency or are considering hurting yourself or someone else, please call:
The Trevor Project: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386)
Texas Youth Helpline: 1-800-98-YOUTH (1-800-989-6884)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
911
Support for Families
We know recent political actions in Texas have caused distress for our families with trans and non-binary youth. The following are some resources to help during this time. (Resources from OutYouth)
Equality Texas Resources for Families
ACLU AND Lambda Legal Fact Sheet for Texas Families
Out Youth’s Caregiver Information Session Transcript
Emergency Grants for Families of Transgender Youth in Texas
Protecting Transgender Kids: Resources for Teachers
Safe Folder Info: http://imatyfa.org/safe-folder.html
Allyship/LGBTQ+ 101
An Ally’s Guide to Terminology: Talking About LGBT People & Equality
The Genderbread Person
PFLAG – Allies
Guide to Allyship
For Teachers – https://www.glsen.org/resources/educator-resources
Parents and Families
Oriented to Love Resources for Parents
PFLAG Loving Families
Books About Gender Identity
The Genderbread Person