LGBTQ+ Resources

Community Support 

https://outrightvt.org/youth-and-family-support/

https://outrightvt.org/client_media/files/Handling-With-Care.pdf

Outright VT is a local organization that provides supportive resources to caregivers and LGBTQ+ youth, including accessibility to support groups and fosters a sense of community with others.

Parental Support of Child who identifies as LGBTQ+

https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep14-lgbtkids.pdf

A resource guide created by SAMHSA to help caregivers support their child who is part of the LGBTQ+ community.

https://childmind.org/article/how-to-support-lgbtq-children/

This is an article for caregivers on how to best support a child when they come out and steps to prioritize their comfort in sharing it with others.

A resource guide created by SAMHSA to help parents support their child who is part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Gender and Sexual Orientation 

https://www.itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2015/03/the-genderbread-person-v3/

A resource for learning about sexual orientation and gender identity for children and teens to reflect on how they choose to identify.

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/lgbtq/info-and-resources-lgbtq-teens-and-allies

A resource for lgbtq+ youth and their allies to explore information about being part of the lgbtq+ community and how to find support for themselves and for their peers.