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 Coming Out/Parents/Relationships Trans/Gender General Resources FTM (Female to Male) Trans Resources MTF (Male to Female) Trans Resources GLBT Youth in Foster Care/ResourcesGLBTQQ YouthInfo and Support for GLBT Youth Resources, downloadable pamphlets/PDFs (in English and Spanish), info sheets, and more—an excellent starting point for any GLBT young person or their families/friends. Scarleteen Gaydar Articles and advice on everything from how to come out to your parents to homosexuality and bisexuality basics. Part of a larger website, Scarleteen.com, which has an excellent message board where you can ask questions and get advice from other teens. Ambiente Joven A comprehensive site for GLBTQ youth completely in Spanish—a great links section, plus sections on sexual health and “Nuestras Vidas.” National Youth Advocacy Coalition This is a national coalition of organizations working to improve the lives of GLBTQQ youth. JASMYN hosted their Southeast Regional Conference in 2000! Out Proud The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Youth Gay Youth Resources Exactly what the name says. Has resources for trans youth, youth of color, bi youth, rural gay youth, and so much more! Chat rooms, list serves, school stuff, faith, and SO MUCH MORE. This is one of the best WebPages I’ve found, which is saying a lot! Queer America This site is where you go if you want to find queer youth groups/resources around the nation! Oasis Another magazine for queer youth, updated every month. Lots of columns done by queer/questioning youth. Coming Out/Parents/Relationships
Diary of a Lesbian’s Mom This page was written by the mother of a lesbian, where she talks about her reactions to her daughter’s coming out and how she came to terms with it, and more. This would be a good page for a parent to read, or to look at other people’s experiences.
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) This is the homepage of this fabulous national organization that provides support to the families and friends of GLBTQQ people. Colage Children of Gays and Lesbians everywhere. COLAGEis the only national and international organization in the world specifically supporting young people with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning parents. School IssuesDealing with Legal Matters Surrounding Students' Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity “Aimed at school policy makers and administrators, “Dealing with Legal Matters Surrounding Students’ Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” provides practical guidance on schools’ legal rights and responsibilities with respect to students, school programs, and curriculum. Using a Q&A format, it addresses such questions as: What are your legal responsibilities as a school leader when it comes to student-sponsored clubs such as a Gay-Straight Alliance? What should you do if you learn students are being harassed because of their sexual orientation? Also included are resources for additional information.” GLSEN State of the States 2004: Florida “The report summarizes state laws that affect school environments and school safety for all students, particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students.” 10 Things Educators Can Do to Make Their Classrooms Safer for GLBT Students Ten action points to ensure respect for all is taught in the classroom. National Consortium of Directors of LGBTQQ Resources in Higher Education National Day of Silence Official Website GLSEN Jacksonville, FL Report from Youth Lobby Day 2004. Safe Schools Coalition A public-private partnership in support of GLBTQQ Youth. Scholarship Info LEAGUE is AT&T’s GLBTQQ group, and it has scholarships available to students! Beyond the Binary: A Took Kit for Gender Identity Activism in Schools “Beyond the Binary is a comprehensive tool kit designed to help students, school staff, and other community activists who want to address harassment and discrimination against transgender and other gender non-conforming students.” GLSEN The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network Northeast Florida Safe Schools Coalition Safe schools for all Yahoo! group ReligionChristianity and Homosexuality Information about "how to be a Christian and be a homosexual and be at peace." Pretty extensive page, with lots of information. Dignity USA The website for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Catholics. Has a really great FAQ on Catholicism, homosexuality, and Dignity. Jewish Queer Youth A great place to get support for being young, queer, and Jewish. Al-Fatiha “Al-Fatiha Foundation is dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, those exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their allies, families and friends. Al-Fatiha promotes the progressive Islamic notions of peace, equality and justice.” Rainbow Baptists Rainbow Baptists is a website providing support, information and advocacy for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer identified Baptists, their family and friends. Sex/Health Information Being sexually active is an important part of most people's lifetime experience, and its important for young people to have accurate and honest information about your rights and responsibilities regarding sexual activity. At JASMYN, we respect your right to be responsible sexual persons. Many youth find it helpful to wait until they have the knowledge, skills, and resources to be safe and responsible in sexual relationships. When it comes to avoiding pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, waiting until you know how to be safe and are with a monogamous partner makes the most sense. And at JASMYN, we know that you don't have to be sexually active to understand or get clear about your sexual orientation. Sexual orientation is about your feelings, attractions and desires, and these are all things you can talk and learn about before you actually have sex. Sex and Sexuality are important topics that JASMYN Peer Educators discuss in their certification training, so if you have any questions at JASMYN, ask a Peer Educator! Whether you are going to have sex or not right now, we want you to have as much information on it as possible. By reading others’ experiences beforehand, you may get a better idea of what you would and would not like to do in a relationship. and ways to avoid doing anything you don’t want to. When having any kind of sex, it is so important for it to be SAFE, SANE (not under the influence of drugs/alcohol), AND CONSENSUAL. Remember, you can always come to the JASMYN drop-in center for free condoms and dental dams; they also do anonymous HIV testing (no needles!). National Coalition for LGBTQQ Health The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Health Access Project Lesbian Health Research Center We Make the Change Florida Department of Health, Bureau of HIV/AIDS website designed to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS in Florida's minority communities Promote Truth! Online support and information for Teens about sexual violence. Coalition for Positive Sexuality This site has straightforward info on sexuality and health, with great internet resources! Go Ask Alice! This has info about general health, in addition to stuff about emotional health, sexuality, sexual health, relationships, and more. Scarleteen "Sex education for the real world." This page is for all women, but has info about bisexuality (there’s a quiz!), your first visit to the gynecologist, the basics about homosexuality and bisexuality, and more. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Health Mostly aimed at adults, this site still has some very useful information about health issues that concern you. It does have a youth page, though—go there! If You’re Thinking About Suicide… This page is for people who are thinking about suicide, but is also helpful if you know someone who is suicidal. Before doing anything, read this first! HIV/AIDS ResourcesRemember: Always use water-based lubricants with latex (oil-based will eat away the latex, making it unsafe) and silicone products. AIDS Education Global Information System search engine for AIDS resources FAQs for HIV-Positive Youth On being HIV-positive, dating and relationships, dealing with medication, and more. What to do First: for HIV-Positive Youth If you or someone you know is diagnosed with HIV, this is an indispensable guide on what to do next. AIDSMEDS.COM Information on HIV/AIDS medication and treatment The Body: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource Gay Men's Health Crisis 1-800-AIDS-NYC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Minority AIDS Council Basic ResourcesNational Gay and Lesbian Task Force: This site has a research section which has studies of great importance to the GLBT community about GLBT youth in schools, homeless youth and much more. Grinding Tofu Grinding Tofu is a page that explores the existence and complexity of the queer Chinese American community. Their main purpose in doing this project was to document and acknowledge the existence of queer Chinese Americans. You can read biographies, check out their resources, find books to read, and a lot more! National Organization for Women The Advocate Magazine This is the website for the GLBTQQ glossy magazine The Advocate, and has a lot of features! Pridelinks This site has over 8,000 links to GLBTQQ sites, with categories like religion, sexuality, organizations, ethnic groups, and lots more. Planet Out This is a site with lots of info about GLBTQQ stuff—issues in the media, links, chat rooms, lots more.
Gay Black/African-American Resources
BisexualsBi.org: An organization dedicated to bisexuals. The best part of this site are the links. Bisexual Resources: Not a pretty site, but has lots of information about bisexuality, where to find bisexual merchandise, health, news, and more. Bisexual.org: Chat, personals, books/videos, resources, more. Lesbians/Bisexual Womenwww.Lesbian.com Offers directory of links, intro to internet, discussion lists and more. Lesbian Health Research Center Exoticize My Fist! An Online Magazine for Queer APA Women and Allies A really fabulous online magazine with art, interviews, columns, poetry, and so much more—definitely worth checking out! NOLOSE “Nolose is a vibrant community of fat dykes, bisexual women, transgender folks, and our allies, seeking to end the oppression of fat people!” They have an annual conference and a great links section! Curve Magazine The online version of Curve Magazine, the lesbian glossy magazine. Asian Pacific Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Resources This page is being redeveloped, but you can find info here on books, groups, and films. Gay/Bisexual MenXY The online version of XY magazine aimed at young gay men. Trans/Gender General Resources
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