LGBTQ+ Archives

Digital Mental Health and Identity Affirmation Tool for LGBTQ+ Youth [website]

Hopelab, in collaboration with CenterLink, and It Gets Better Project, created imi, a free, digital, research-backed, mental health and identity affirmation tool. Read more >>

How To Support Your Child as They Explore Their Gender Identity

You think you’ve picked up some clues that your child is questioning their gender, but what’s the next step? Should you approach them? Wait for them to come to you? Read more >>

The Q Corner: Supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community [web resource]

The Q Corner is a peer-driven, Behavioral Health Services Department dedicated to supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual) community and their friends, families, and allies in Santa Clara County. Read more >>

Defining LGBTQ Terms and Concepts

This guide produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation defines some common terms — and promotes the use of accurate, authentic and inclusive language — to better equip adults to support LGBTQ youth, serve as their advocates and help them Read more >>

5 Books for Kids and Teens That Positively Portray Trans and Gender-Diverse Lives

Books that positively represent trans and gender-diverse experiences, themes and issues can expand young people’s awareness, understanding and acceptance of gender differences from an early age. They also validate the lived experience of trans and gender-diverse youth. Read more >>

Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Young People [downloadable]

This introductory educational resource from The Trevor Project covers topics and best practices on how to support transgender and nonbinary young people. Read more >>

Family Acceptance Project: LGBTQ Youth and Family Resources [web resource]

Research from the Family Acceptance Project® shows that families play a critical role in contributing to serious health risks & promoting well-being for LGBTQ young people. Learn about how family behaviors affect your LGBTQ child’s health risks and ways to Read more >>

A New Puberty Guide for Kids Aims to Replace Anxiety With Self-Confidence

The authors of a new book on puberty had trouble coming up with a name. The guide to growing up, for pre-teens 9 to 13, is written for all kids – girls, boys, nonbinary youth. It’s inclusive of the gender Read more >>

LGBTQ Youth and Bullying

Bullying puts youth at increased risk for depression, suicidal ideation, misuse of drugs and alcohol, risky sexual behavior, and can affect academics as well. For LGBTQ youth, that risk is even higher. Read more >>

Transgender and Gender Diverse Teens: How to Talk to and Support Them

For parents and caregivers, knowing how to talk to their children about gender can present a steep learning curve. Read more >>

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