LGBTQIA
Some LGBTQIA students are more likely than their non LGBTQIA peers to have negative thoughts and experiences surrounding their gender and/or sexuality. It is critical for LGBTQIA youth to have sufficient resources and feel supported. Verona School District is committed to supporting our LGBTQIA students and families in any way we can. Below are resources from the CDC website for students and families.
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re gay, lesbian, or bisexual, you’re not alone. Many teens ask themselves about their sexuality, and here are ways to find some answers. For parents and caregivers, finding out your child is gay, lesbian, or bisexual can present challenges. Learn more about how to be supportive.
As a student, you have the power to make change in many ways in your school and community.
Information about PFLAG’s confidential peer support and education in communities.
The Trevor Project is a national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
The It Gets Better Project inspires people across the globe to share their stories and remind the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth that hope is out there, and it will get better.
Q Chat Space is a digital LGBTQ+ center where teens join live-chat, professionally facilitated, online support groups.