Resources

Below are some available resources for youth and professionals working with LGBTQ+ Youth.

• National Native Children’s Trauma Center: Trauma-informed training, prevention, and healing resources for Tribal communities, schools, families, youth, child welfare and juvenile justice, and other youth-serving organizations.
• True Colors United: Resources for LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
• Queer & Now Toolkit from Advocates for Youth - Subscribe to access comprehensive resources for professionals to work with and support LGBTQ+ youth.
• Trevor Space: Peer support groups for LGBTQ youth.
• Trans Youth Online Talk Group: A weekly support group for trans youth.
• Language Guidance related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE) as a resource for behavioral health practitioners to better understand the most recent language used in LGBTQ+ communities.
• Suicide Prevention Among LGBTQ+ Youth Fact Sheet 2023
• Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Tips for providers with LGBTQ+ clients and a holiday checklist for LGBTQ+ people to use and share.
• National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty, 4 Ways you Can Prepare to Safely Access Housing Services
• The California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network offers resources for the LGBTQ community.
• LGBT National Help Center offers a 24/7 hotline as well as dedicated chats for LGBT youth. They have increased the frequency of their youth chats during this COVID-19 crisis.
• Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGIE) Terms and Definitions
• SOGIE Quick Tips
• The Community Care Licensing Division’s SOGIE Resource Guide for Children's Residential Program Licensees and Caregivers
• Technical Support Program Resource Guides for Providers
• LGBTQ and Addiction