Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Questioning Youth
Welcome to a web page that focuses on you. This is a place to learn, grow and feel comfortable. We want to give you the support you need and answer any questions you may have. Call 770-662-6475 or email us at [email protected] with your concerns. Your contact will remain completely confidential. When we return a call, we ask to speak to you. If you are not at home, we leave no message, but call back later.
If you or a friend need immediate help and are feeling depressed, suicidal or all alone, PLEASE call 404-730-1600 in Atlanta, a local 24 hour Mental Health Helpline or the Trevor Helpline at 866-488-7386, a 24 hour GLBTQ Youth Crisis Hotline Line. Both are free and 100% confidential. Talk to a trained counselor that will help you find local resources. You can also contact the San Francisco Suicide Prevention 24 hr Crisis Line at 415-781-0500.
If you want to talk to another GLBT youth, call the Peer Listening Line at 800-399-7337. It is staffed Monday-Friday from 5:00 PM till 10:00 PM eastern standard time.
We have some online articles you may want to read and we also have books and videos available in our library (accessible during meetings). There are many local and national resources that may be of interest on the Resources page. The links specifically for youth are on this page. These are external links and PFLAG claims no responsibility for the content of any of these sites.
If you know of other great web sites for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning youth or local resources in the greater Atlanta area, please keep us up to date with an email to[email protected].
Local Resources:
- Youth Pride Atlanta
1017 Edgewood Ave, NE, Atlanta, 30307-2543
Ph 404-521-9711
Fax 404-521-9714
E-mail: [email protected]
- CHRIS Kids Rainbow Program
Independent Living for 17-21 year olds
Phone: 404 486 9034
E-mail: [email protected]
- Take Pride Youth, Augusta
Youth group supporting GLBTQ youth from ages 13-23.
Call MaLea Shved at 706-738-4619
Email: [email protected]
National Resources
- Dear Trevor
This is a non-time sensitive, Question & Answer resource for young people with questions surrounding sexual orientation and identity. For the suicide hotline, call 866-488-7386.
- GLBT National Youth Talk Line
- GLSEN Student Pride
- OutProud
- Queer America database
For Professionals Who Work with GLBT Youth
August 30th, 2010
Most youth begin to realize their sexual orientation at the onset of puberty. This could be as early as fourth or fifth grade. Many know that they are somehow “different” at a much earlier age. Consider the following when addressing the climate in your classroom, school or district:
1. Don’t be surprised when a youth “comes out” to you. They have tested you with a series of “trial balloons” over a period of time. Based on your previous responses they’ve decided you can be trusted and helpful.
2. Respect confidentiality. If a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning (GLBTQ) youth shares with you information about his or her sexual orientation or gender identity, you have a trust that must be respected. A breach of this con fidence has led some to suicide.
3. Be Informed & examine your own biases. Most of us are the products of a homophobic and transphobic society influenced by misinformation and fear. You can’t be free of it just by deciding. Read reliable sources and talk to qualified persons.
Help foster a climate for healthy gay and lesbian students. Visit the American Psychological Association’s Healthy Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Project. Read the rest of this entry »
What do you do when you find out your child is gay, lesbian or bisexual?
August 29th, 2010If you’re like many parents, your first reaction is “How will I ever handle this?” Most parents aren’t prepared for the words, “Mom, Dad. I’m gay.”
PFLAG Atlanta is here for you. We hope this online resource will help you understand your child’s sexuality and its meaning to you and your continued relationship with your son or daughter. Our members consist of parents, families and friends of gay, lesbian and bisexual people. We most likely have been through much of what you are now feeling. We understand.
We can tell you with absolute certainty that you’re not alone. According to some statistics, one in every ten people in this country and around the world is gay. Therefore, approximately one in four families has an immediate family member who is gay, lesbian or bisexual, and most families have at least one gay, lesbian or bisexual member in their extended family circle.
That means that there are plenty of people out there you can talk to. We can tell you from experience that talking about it really helps. There are books to read, telephone help lines to call and people to meet who, by sharing their own experiences, can help you move forward. And PFLAG can connect you with the information and support services you need.
