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National Resources

Advocates for Youth Expand

2000 M Street NW, Suite 750

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 419-3420

https://advocatesforyouth.org/

Advocates for Youth is an international youth-serving organization that features several youth focused projects: Youth Resource: LGBTQ Youth Leadership Program, LGBTQ youth apply to the program and if successful attend a five-day intensive training institute to help them hone their advocacy and mobilization skills. You can apply at their website. Ambiente Joven is a resource website for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered Latino/Latina youth (http://www.ambientejoven.org/), and My Sistahs (http://www.mysistahs.org/) is a website by and for young women of color.

Campus Pride Expand

https://www.campuspride.org/

Campus Pride serves student leaders of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) and ally campus organizations by providing access to accurate and consistent resources that demonstrate support, education and visibility on college and university campuses. They also host The LGBTQ-Friendly Campus Climate Index National Tool (https://www.campusprideindex.org/) that allows you to search for LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities.

Cyber Bullying: The Definitive Guide Expand

http://backgroundchecks.org/cyber-bullying-helping-the-bullied-stopping-the-bullies.html

This page is a clearinghouse of information on cyber bullying, including definitions and legal implications, how to identifying cyber bullying, and ways to support and intervene in cyber bullying situations.

CDC National Prevention Information Network Expand

http://www.cdcnpin.org/

This is a health information site, managed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, on health promotion and disease prevention.

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Expand

http://www.glma.org/

This group, along with a group from Columbia University, wrote an extensive summary of research on health care needs of LGBT patients, which is available online. Their website also lists programs, such as a lesbian health fund and a physician referral. They also publicize medical news and information.

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Expand

http://www.glaad.org

5455 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1500

Los Angeles, CA 90036

(323) 933-2240

New York Office

104 West 29th Street, 4th Floor

New York, NY 10001

(212) 629-3322

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of individuals and events in all media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender National Help Center Expand

http://www.glnh.org

2261 Market Street, PMB #296

San Francisco, CA 94114

(415) 552-5498 (Administrative Phone)

info@GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org

National Hotline 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)

National Youth Talkline 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)

GLBT National Help Center provides free and confidential telephone and email peer-counseling, information and local resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning callers throughout the United States.

Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Expand

http://www.glsen.org

National Headquarters

90 Broad St, 2nd Floor

New York, NY 10004

(212) 727-0135

GLSEN strives to combat the harassment and discrimination leveled against students and school personnel. GLSEN creates learning environments that affirm the inherent dignity of all students.

Gay Men of African Descent Expand

Gay Men of African Descent

103 E 125th Street, Street Suite 503

New York, NY 10035

(212) 828-1697

Gay Men of African Descent is an organization that provides community forums and support for gay and transgender Black males.

Human Rights Campaign Expand

http://www.hrc.org

1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 628-4160

1-800-777-4723

HRC is America’s largest gay and lesbian organization, providing a national voice on gay and lesbian issues. HRC includes programs such as FamilyNet, a project for and about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender families, and the National Coming Out Project (for more information about NCOP, call 1-800-866-6263).

Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund Expand

http://www.lambdalegal.org

National Headquarters

120 Wall Street, Suite 1500

New York, NY 10005

(212) 809-8585

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, and people with HIV/AIDS through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.

National AIDS Hotline Expand

1-800-342-AIDS (1-800-342-2437)

1-800-344-7432 (Spanish)

1-800-243-7889 (TTY)

The CDC National AIDS Hotline, including its Spanish Service and TTY Service, handles about one million calls per year – about 2,740 calls per day – from people with questions about prevention, risk, testing, treatment, and other HIV/AIDS-related concerns. Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can answer questions, provide referrals, and send free publications through email and postal mail.

National Center for Lesbian Rights Expand

http://www.nclrights.org

National Headquarters

870 Market St., Suite 370

San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 392-6257

info@nclrights.org

NCLR is a national legal resource center with a primary commitment to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counseling, and public education. In addition, NCLR provides representation and resources to gay men and bisexual and transgendered individuals on key issues that also significantly advance lesbian rights.

National Consortium of Directors of LBGT Resources in Higher Education Expand

http://www.lgbtcampus.org/

This group’s stated mission is to achieve higher education environments in which LGBT students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni have equity in every respect. Their goals are to support colleagues and develop curriculum; to seek climate improvement on campuses; and to advocate for policy change, and program development. Their website offers information and links on campus climate, legal issues, safe zones, and a directory of campuses with LGBT services.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Expand

http://thetaskforce.org

1325 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 600

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 393-5177

NGLTF is an organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people. NGLTF serves tens of thousands of GLBT people who are in need of resources, training, and technical assistance to pass pro-GLBT legislation. NGLTF helps those fighting for their families, employment, health care, hate crimes, and more.

National Minority AIDS Council Expand

http://www.nmac.org

National Minority AIDS Council

1931 13th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20009

(202) 483-6622

The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC), established in 1987, is the premier national organization dedicated to developing leadership within communities ofcolor to address the challenge of HIV/AIDS.

The Point Foundation: The National LGBT Scholarship Fund Expand

http://www.pointfoundation.org

5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 370

Los Angeles, CA 90036

461 West 49th St, Suite #4

New York, NY 10019

1235-A North Clybourn Ave. Suite 427

Chicago, IL 60610

Point Foundation provides financial support, leadership training, mentoring and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation,gender identity and/or gender expression.

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Expand

http://www.pflag.org

National Headquarters

1726 M Street, N.W., Suite 400

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 467-8180

Washington DC/Metropolitan Area

1111 14th St, NW, Suite 350

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 638-3852 | (301) 439-FLAG (Helpline)

info@pflagdc.org

PFLAG is a national non-profit organization with a membership of over 80,000 households and more than 440 affiliates worldwide. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, their families and friends through support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten the public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.

Safe Schools Coalition Expand

http://safeschoolscoalition.org

The Safe Schools Coalition is an international public-private partnership in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth, that is working to help schools – at home and all over the world – become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Formerly the ‘Safe Schools Coalition of Washington,’ they now serve a world-wide constituency — with some services specifically for Washington members. The role of the Coalition is to reduce bias-based bullying and violence in schools and to help schools better meet the needs of sexual minority youth and children with sexual minority parents/guardians locally, nationally and internationally

Safe Schools Coalition

Public Health – Seattle & King County

MS: NTH-PH-0100

10501 Meridian Ave. N.

Seattle, WA 98133

206-451-SAFE (7233)

Soulforce Expand

http://www.soulforce.org

PO Box 3195

Lynchburg, VA 24503

info@soulforce.org

SoulForce Q (Young Adult Activism)

2000 Grand Avenue, Unit 2

Minneapolis, MN 55405

(469) 867-5725

Q@soulforce.org

Soulforce is a national organization bringing together spirituality and LGBT activism. 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”. Soulforce organizes the “Equality Ride,” a US-wide bus tour of LGBTQ/Ally youth going to colleges/universities with anti-LGBT policies.

Spanish Glossary of LGBTQ+ Terms Expand

https://www.lgbthealtheducation.org/publication/glosario-de-terminos-lgbt-para-equipos-de-atencion-a-la-salud/

This glossary was made for health care professionals to help them better serve LGBTQ+ patients. It is not comprehensive, but is periodically updated as language changes.

Stop The Hate! Expand

http://www.stophate.org

“Stop the Hate!” Campus Hate Crime Prevention Program supports colleges and universities in preventing and combating hate on campus as well as fostering the development of community and serving as the premiere source of anti-hate educational resources for higher education. They annually offer a Campus Hate Crime Prevention Train the Trainer Program.

The Trevor Project Expand

http://www.thetrevorproject.org

Administrative Offices

9056 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 208

West Hollywood, CA 90069

Trevor Helpline 1-866-4-U-Trevor (1-866-488-7386)

The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization established to promote acceptance of gay and questioning teenagers, and to information and resources to aid in suicide prevention.

Youth Pride Alliance Expand

http://youthpridealliance.org

PO Box 33161

Washington, DC 20009

(202) 387-4141

youthpride@youthpridealliance.org

Youth Pride Alliance is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and Ally youth empowerment to encourage positive self-development and expression, as well as leadership, while bridging diverse communities and individuals to address issues of visibility, equality, and social justice. They are dedicated to celebrating the dignity and courage of all young people.

Youth Resource Expand

http://www.youthresource.com

Youth Resource, a website for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) young people, takes a holistic approach to sexual health and exploring issues of concern to GLBTQ youth.

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