Here are some valuable resources of local and regional organizations doing great things to
help the youth of today. If you have something you'd like to see on this page, feel free
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The Center in Long Beach offers a great LGBTQQIA youth program. Mentoring Youth
Through Empowerment (MYTE) is committed to improving the quality of life for Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth by providing a safe,
affirmative environment for peer interaction and by enlisting informed, productive and
positive role models.
http://www.centerlb.org/programs/myte.html
Whether you’re one of the thousands of young lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
(LGBT) people in L.A. without a home, or you’re under the age of 25 and looking for
some guidance and support as you reach for your dreams, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center
can help.
http://laglc.com/youthservices
YouthResource is a Web site created by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and
questioning (GLBTQ) young people. YouthResource takes a holistic approach to sexual
health and exploring issues of concern to GLBTQ youth, by providing information and
offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and advocacy.
http://amplifyyourvoice.org/
Gay-Straight Alliance Network is a youth leadership organization that connects
school-based Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) to each other and community resources
through peer support, leadership development, and training.
http://gsanetwork.org/
The Trevor Project is a non-profit endeavor established to promote acceptance for
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth and to aid in crisis and
suicide prevention among that group. In addition to operating the crisis and suicide
prevention helpline, The Trevor Project provides online support to young people
through the organization’s Web site, and also provides lifesaving guidance and vital
resources to educators and parents.
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Nationally, GLSEN works to ensure safe schools for ALL students, regardless of
sexual orientation and gender identity. There are over 40 Chapters around the
country, which work closely with the national staff of GLSEN to implement
programs, and to keep national staff informed of local events. The work that
chapters do covers a variety of subjects and issues, from public policy to teacher
training to supporting students and educators around the country.
http://www.glsen.org