UUCC Supports Resources for LGBTQIA+ Youth

Federal Dept. Of Education — Extensive list of linkable national resources on LGBTQIA+; includes the following fact sheets:

• Fact Sheet on Supporting Intersex Students (October 2021)
• Supporting Transgender Youth in School (June 2021)
• Confronting Anti-LGBTQI+ Harassment in Schools (June 23, 2021)
• Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Gender Spectrum — Dedicated to creating a gender-inclusive world for all children and youth.

Transgender Equality — Provides a powerful national transgender advocacy presence, supported by a nationwide community of transgender peoples, allies, and advocates.

Human Rights Campaign – Comprehensive care clinics for transgender individuals

VA Dept of Health – LGBTQI+ page removed; trans resource list still active:

Virginia Transgender Resource and Referral List

Virginia Antiviolence Project – Hotline, listening, emotional support, and emergency hotline. Partner abuse and sexual assault hotline – Listening hotline, safety planning, emotional support, and emergency housing.

Q Chat Space — Offers live, chat-based discussion groups for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13 to 19 … facilitated by experienced staff and volunteers from youth programs at LGBTQ+ centers across the United States.

Trained Psychologist – Lisa Griffin – Works with gender-diverse and intersex youth up to age 20.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: – Dedicated to creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LBGTQI+ people and those who love them 

Virginia Planned Parenthood –The nation’s largest provider of sex education, affordable healthcare

Equality Virginia – The leading LGBTQ+ organization in Virginia, dedicated to educating, empowering, and mobilizing Virginians to ensure all LGBTQ+ individuals are free to live, learn, love, and work.

Queer Kids Stuff — Describes itself as “an edutainment company on a mission to spread queer joy to LGBTQ+ kids, parents, caregivers, educators”

Side by Side — Youth center, counseling and youth support groups, leadership programs, scholarships, support line

Diversity Thrift: — Community resources and social supports for youth, family and adults

Virginia League for Planned Parenthood – -(Reception – (804)-355-4358; Transgender Health – (804)-482-6154

Virginia League for Planned Parenthood  For Patients  Gender Affirming Health Care

Health Brigade (formerly Fan Free Clinic) — HIV testing; screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; general care and counseling services

OutRVA –Lists resources, allies, and supportive groups for the LGBTQI+ community

Heshezewe – -Supporting transgender and nonbinary people by empowering their families, community, and allies

Virginia Pride – LGBTQ community program involvement, scholarship opportunities

Trevor Project Lifeline: 1 (866) 488-7386 – Community network, suicide prevention, advocacy, and helpline

Suicide Hotline: 988