LGBTQ Resources

The following are resources (national or local) for LGBTQ individuals and teens:

It Gets Better Project
The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.
https://itgetsbetter.org/ 

The Trevor Project
The world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 

The Spectrum in Reading
Ever feel like you need a space where you can just be your authentic self? Somewhere free and open, where you will be accepted for who you are — regardless of who you love or how you identify. The Spectrum is a place where you can come as you are. No judgment. No pressure. If you're a student at Reading High School, join us at The Spectrum to find support, information, friendship, and validation. We're here every Wednesday at 3:00! While most of the youth identify as LGBTQ+, we also have allies that regularly attend.
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-keystone/education/lgbtq-youth-programs/spectrum 

Berks Teens Matter
Berks Teens is an initiative of Co-County Wellness Services and a community partner of United Way Berks .
https://cocounty.org/about/berks-teens-matter/

The LGBT Center of Reading
The LGBT Center of Greater Reading creates, administers, and provides services, advocacy, and support to the Greater Reading LGBTQ+ community, including our allies, with the goal that all may live a life of fulfillment, inclusion, and celebration.
https://www.lgbtcenterofreading.com/