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Resources for Parents on How to be Supportive to LGBTQ+ Teens

A mother consoling her son.
  • Guide to Being an Ally: The Trevor Project released a very helpful guide to being an ally to transgender and nonbinary young people. (Article)
  • LGBTQ+ Equity Center of Excellence: This website has resources in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese on learning about LGBTQ+ gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and understanding terms LGBTQ+ individuals might use. (Website)
  • Caregiver AFFIRM: Caregiver AFFIRM is a group-based program for caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth to help build an action plan and key skills to better support LGBTQ+ youth in their care. Currently, this program is offered virtually to any caregiver through the Hugh Lane Wellness Center in Pittsburgh. (Web-based group meetings)
  • Guide for LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Prevention: This guide gives evidence-based strategies for suicide prevention among LGBTQ+ youth, such as warning signs, risk factors, talking about suicide with LGBTQ+ populations, and how to help. (Article)
  • Guides on Sexual Orientations: These are resources aimed to promote understanding and support for youth who have various sexual orientations. (Article)
  • Family Acceptance Project: This website’s goal is to reduce the mental health risks associated with LGBTQ+ individuals, promote acceptance within families, and ultimately increase well being. There are resources about faith, culture, crisis lines, searchable maps, and nationwide services to aid families and LGBTQ+ youth. (Website)