Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender

LGBT Resource Sheet

Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, discrimination, homophobia, violence, gender nonconformity, self-esteem issues, societal attitudes, family, religion and school all are risk factors uniquely molded within the LGBT community.

LGBT Youth Suicide Fact Sheet

Suicide Risk and Prevention for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth

Links

CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers
Exists to support the development of strong, sustainable LGBT community centers and to build a unified center movement.

The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

The National Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
The National Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and communities through public education, coalition building and advocacy that focus on research, policy, education and training.

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.

The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
SIECUS - the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States - was founded in 1964 to provide education and information about sexuality and sexual and reproductive health.

Soulforce
"The purpose of Soulforce is freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance."