LGBTQIA+

Helpful Information                                                       

• LGBTQ Glossary of Terms

• LGBTQ Symbols and Meaning

• Coming Out-How to be Supportive

• Accepting vs. Rejecting Behaviors: (rejection contributes the most to increase suicide risk for this population)

• Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Teens: Facts for Teens and Their Parents

• Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLEN): Student Action

• Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Network

• It Gets Better Project                                                                           

• StopBullying.gov: Information for LGBT Youth

• The Trevor Project: Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention 

• LGBTQ Resources in Los Angeles County

• Gender Spectrum: website that contains helpful resources during Covid-19 along with online support groups and counseling for individuals, families, friends, and allies. 

Services for LGBTQ Youth 

Penny Lane Youth Drop-In Center 

             See power point and referral form for more information                      

Penny Lane: Embracing Identities Program Brochure

Information for Parents

• Bulling & LGBTQ Youth

• Fact Sheet for Teens and Parents

• Tips for Parenting LGBTQ Youth

Información en español

• Somos Familia

• Adolescentes homosexuales, lesbianas y bisexuales: información para adolescentes y padres

• Orientación sexual y identidad de género

• La orientación sexual (para Padres) - Nemours KidsHealth