LGBTQ+

Coming out as LGBTQ+ can be a very difficult time, not only for the individual coming out, but for their family as well. Parents will typically have many questions, and the individual coming out may not be able to answer all of their questions. Below are some resources to help those in the process of coming out and for parents and families of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.

**If you are in need of crisis support, The Trevor Project has crisis counselors available 24/7 via text, chat, or phone. You can visit The Trevor Project to connect with help.**

Resources for LGBTQ+ Individuals

For individuals in the process of coming out, The Trevor Project is a very useful website that contains excellent resources, including a guide that assists with the process of coming out. Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, known as PFLAG, is an organization dedicated to providing support for families and individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. The links to these resources are below:

A guide for coming out, from The Trevor Project
- The Coming Out Handbook (webpage) or 'A Resource Guide to Coming Out' (PDF)
Resources for coming out, from PFLAG
- Resources for Coming Out

Resources for Parents and Families

Having a child come out as LGBTQ+ can be a difficult journey. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help families through the process. Some resources are listed below:

Tips for supporting LGBTQ+ children, from PFLAG
- Quick Tips for Supporting Your LGBTQ Kids
Resources for Supporting loved ones who are transgender
- My Loved One is Transgender
A website that helps promote asexual visibility and provides a safe space for asexual and questioning people.
- The Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN)

If you are in need of crisis support, The Trevor Project has crisis counselors available 24/7 via text, chat, or phone. You can visit The Trevor Project to connect with help.

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