Organizations for lgbtq youth
True colors
United to
Advocate, Instruct, Collaborate, End Youth Homelessness.
LGBTQ+ youth are % more likely to face homelessness than their peers, while Black youth are 83% and Latine youth are 33% more likely. True Colors Together is guided by two core beliefs: those who’ve experienced an issue first-hand hold the keys to the remedy, and improving outcomes for the most impacted communities benefits everyone.
Advocacy
Our team works at the federal, state, and local levels to make certain vital funding, policies, systems, and protections are in place that meet the needs of Diverse and BIPOC youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We partner with young people and with national, state-level and local advocates in advancing policies that bring us closer to a future where housing justice is a reality for all.
Youth Action
Our team works with young people all over the country to confirm that youth-led policies, systems, and protections are in place. Youth are the experts in their own experiences. We create spaces and opportunities fo
Organizations Supporting LGBTQ Youth
American Institutes for Research (AIR)
AIR's Health and Social Development program works with a range of youth-serving systems and agencies to improve policies, services, and care for LGBTQ youth. This site offers a range of related resources and technical assistance facts.
American Psychological Association (APA) APA provides fact sheets, best practices and other resources for supporting LGBTQ youth. See the Resolution on Gender and Sexual Orientation Diversity in Children and Adolescents in Schools adopted by APA and NASP.
Children of Lesbian and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) COLAGE unites people with LGBTQ parents into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities.
Family Acceptance Plan (FAP) FAP is a research initiative that helps support the mental good being of LGBTQ youth, parents and families. This site offers training, up to date information and publications to help students of different cultures and religi
25 LGBTQ Charities to Support During Pride Month & Year-Round
Despite recent progress, everyone must do their share to ensure that the LGBTQ community feels as fully integrated into society as it should. Allies can accomplish a lot by donating to huge charities that work hard to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged people on a regular basis.
In this article, we delve deep into why we celebrate Pride Month and why it’s so essential to support LGBT charities in any way we can.
What is Celebration Month?
The annual June celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Genderqueer Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) commemorates the Stonewall riots and promotes equal rights and opportunities for all lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and those who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Stonewall Uprising in New York Municipality marked a turning point in the United States’ gay rights movement. The final Sunday in June was first designated as “Gay Pride Day” in the United States, but the accurate date was left up to the individual states. The “day” s
Direct Online and Mobile Support Services for Homosexual Youth
The Youth Well-Being program at HRC Foundation has compiled the monitoring direct service resources for LGBTQ+ youth and families.
The information about providers and services contained on this website does not constitute endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by HRC or HRC Foundation. HRC and HRC Foundation cannot confirm the level of confidentiality provided by each organization or service, and some crisis services may involve legal guardians and even commandment enforcement as deemed necessary. It is your responsibility to verify the level of confidentiality when communicating with a service or organization.
- The Trevor Project has several direct online resources specifically for LGBTQ+ youth:
- Trevor Lifeline is a crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 at
- TrevorChat is a confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor Counselor, available 24/7, at
- TrevorText is a confidential communicate messaging with a Trevor Counselor, available 24/7/, by texting START to
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