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for professionals
LGBTQ+ youth have specific needs when it comes to their sexual health, mental health, relationships, education, and more. If you work with queer & trans youth, there are more resources to improve your practice with them here.
general resources
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Human Rights Campaign (HRC): resources for LGBTQ+ youth serving professionals
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From them.us: Organizations Supporting Trans People in all 50 US States
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GLAAD: Provides resources on how to be an ally, understand LGBTQ+ issues, and promote inclusivity in various settings.
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Lambda Legal: LGBTQ+ and HIV+ work in litigation, public policy, and education.
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The Trevor Project: hotline and support for LGBTQ+ youth, plus resources for continuing education for professionals including research briefs and surveys
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Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE): advocacy and resources for trans people and allies
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Anti-Violence Project (AVP): resources to support LGBTQ+ community safety
for sex educators
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The Pleasure Project: education, research, and organizing for pleasure-focused sex
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Queer Sex Ed Community Curriculum: free community-created, pleasure-focused, queer-inclusive sex curriculum featuring downloadable facilitation guides & zines
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​Planned Parenthood Sex Ed Tools for Educators: sex ed lesson plans, digital games, videos, quizzes, and more
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Sex Ed To Go: created by Planned Parenthood; free online sex education courses, resources, and continuing education for professionals
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It Gets Better Queer Sex Ed: ​web series with videos and companion resources on sex education for queer and trans people
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Oh Joy Sex Toy: free, educational sex-positive comics for 18+ readers
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Spark*ED: resources and professional development for sex educators
for teachers & school staff
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Glisten (formerly GLSEN) Educator Resources for Supporting LGBTQ+ Students: supports schools, educators, and students in creating safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education environments.​
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APA Toolbox to Promote Healthy LGBT Youth, The Safe and Supportive Schools Project​​
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TSER (Trans Student Educational Resources): education and activism resources
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Teaching LGBTQ+ History: LGBTQ+ history teaching aids, lesson plans, and more!
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ACLU Schools in Transition: guide for supporting transgender students in schools
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ACLU LGBTQ+ Youth and Schools Resources: resource library for LGBTQ+ youth and school topics
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Learning for Justice: teaching resources and best practices for serving LGBTQ+ students
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A Queer Endeavor: Resources, research, and education for schools and educators to improve LGBTQ+ safety at school.
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Pride and Less Prejudice: provides free LGBTQ+ inclusive books for PK-3 classrooms
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Youth Pride Association (YPA): promotes and fosters the acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in educational institutions.
for mental health care pros
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American Psychological Association: LGBTQ+ resources for mental health practitioners, and mental health care facilities working with LGBTQ+ clients.
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National Alliance on Mental Health: educational information and resources on LGBTQ+ identities and counseling for mental health care providers
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US Trans Survey: the largest survey of trans people, by trans people
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Trans Lifeline: connects trans people to peer-run community support and resources
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Mental Health America: LGBTQ+ information and resources for mental health professionals
for medical professionals
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National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center: educational programs, resources, and consultation for health care professionals to improve health care for LGBTQ+ people.
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GLMA (Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality): works towards health equity for LGBTQ+ people and equality for LGBTQ+ health professionals in their work and learning environments.
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LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory: database of LGBTQ+ affirming health care providers in the US and Canada.
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OutCare Health: LGBTQ+ affirming health care provider directory, plus educational resources for physicians on LGBTQ+ affirming health care.
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American Medical Association (AMA): LGBTQ+ Advocacy Resources for Physicians
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American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): LGBTQ+ Resources for Family Physicians
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Gender Spectrum: resources for building a gender inclusive practice​
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Trans Hub: resources for clinicians providing care to transgender & nonbinary patients