CONTENTS
(1) Authoritative information about sexual orientation
(2) National organizations
(3) Local (Corvallis / Mid-Willamette Valley) organizations
(4) Books
(5) Sexual orientation and religion resources
(6) Related page: Transgender issues
(1) Authoritative information about sexual orientation
American Psychological Association (APA)
(2) National organizations
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
PFLAG (Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
The Trevor Project: The leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
(3) Local (Corvallis / Mid-Willamette Valley) organizations
Oregon State University Pride Center: The Pride Center provides programs and support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual members of the OSU community and their allies (LGBTQQIAA). Community Resources List.
Lavender Womyn - Corvallis/Albany Chapter. Lavender Womyn is a lesbian social group, which was originally started in Oregon, but has since grown into multiple chapters throughout different places.
LGBTQ Corvallis - Community Resources
(4) Books
Bernstein, R. (1999). Straight Parents, Gay Children: Inspiring Families to Live Honestly & With Greater Understanding. By Robert Bernstein.
Borhek, M. V. (1993). Coming Out to Parents: A Two-Way Survival Guide for Lesbians and Gay Men and Their Parents. Pilgrim Press.
Hardin, K. N. (1999). The Gay & Lesbian Self-Esteem Book: A Guide to Loving Ourselves. New Harbinger Publications.
Marcus, E. (2005). Is It a Choice? Answers to 300 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Gay & Lesbian People.
Powers, B., Ellis. (1996). A Family and Friend's Guide to Sexual Orientation. Routledge.
Also see the Guide to Self-Help Books: www.books4selfhelp.com/gay-lesbian.htm
(5) Sexual orientation and religion resources
Books
Gomes, P. (2002). The good book: Reading the Bible with mind & heart. HarperOne.
Helminiak, D. (2000). What the bible really says about homosexuality. Alamo Square Press, 2000.
Websites
Dignity/USA: The largest and most progressive organization of GLBT Catholics. See their FAQ.
Human Rights Campaign’s Religion & Faith Page
Affirmation – LGBT Mormons, Families & Friends
(6) Related page