Websites and Organizations
Sexual Health Resources
- Planned Parenthood: Extensive LGBTQ+ inclusive sexual health education resources, including information on birth control, STIs, gender identity, and much more.
- Scarleteen: LGBTQ+ and disability inclusive guides and information, aimed at teenagers and young adults.
- Dr. Lindsey Doe: Clinical sexologist and YouTube star Dr. Lindsey Doe’s video series “Sexplanations with Dr. Doe” has become increasingly popular amongst students and youth. The series aims to talk about all things sex — from sexual health, to healthy relationships, to understandings of sexuality — in a frank and honest way that can help viewers learn in an engaging, fun and nonthreatening environment.
Advice and General Information
- Transgender Teen Survival Guide: Advice and resources, including an extensive FAQ and transition basics posts, for and by transgender people. They take anonymous questions.
Resources for Family of LGBTQ+ Youth
- PFLAG: An organization for the families and friends of LGBTQ+ people. They have meetings, online resources, and articles on supporting your LGBTQ+ family.
Other Resources
- It Gets Better Project: Providing inspiring stories and messages by LGBTQ+ adults and allies.
- Daybreak Dayton: Help for homeless young adults aged 18-24. They also have a hotline.
- I'm From Driftwood: "I'm From Driftwood" is a 501( c)(3) nonprofit organization that collects and shares first-person lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) stories. The stories increase empathy, understanding, and acceptance while creating a sense of belonging and community.