Resources
Crisis/Suicide Support Services:
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ACLU National Help Line: 212-549-2500
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Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization: 216-370-7361
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Cuyahoga County Suicide Hotline: 216-623-6888
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Lambda Legal National Help Line: 866-542-8336
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LGBTQ+ Support TrevorLifeline 1-866-488-7386
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National GLBT Hotline: 888-843-4564
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National Suicide Hotline Text “4HOPE” to 741741
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
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SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: 888-234-SAGE
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The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
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The GLBT National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25): (800) 246-7743
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TrevorLifeline1-866-488-7386
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TrevorText: Text “START” to 678678
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TransLifeline: (877) 565-8860
Transgender/Gender Expansive Resources for Youth and Parents:
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Gender Spectrum- A wonderful resource for youth and parents wanting to understand more about gender.
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Answers to Your Questions About Transgender People, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression- great information for youth and parents alike.
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FTME Free Youth Binder Program (Remember to follow safe binding practices)
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TransLifeline: (877) 565-8860
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TransTape- a gender-affirming, body transformation system for trans-masculine, trans-feminine, non-binary, gender-fluid & gender non-conforming individuals who are looking for a backless and waterproof alternative to traditional binding, packing & other self affirming uses
LGBTQ+ Info/ Resourses for Family/Parents/Guardians/Loved Ones:
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Answers to Your Questions For a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality- APA article
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Equality Ohio- Equality Ohio identifies and transforms systems and institutions so LGBTQ+ Ohioans can fully access legal and lived equality.
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LGBT Youth Resources- CDC resource page (Includes info for LGBT Youth, Friends/Supportors, Educators, School Admins, Parents/Guardians, and Family Members)
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Parents’ Influence on the Health of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Teens: What Parents and Families Should Know- CDC article
Other Resources:
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AIDS in Prison Project Hotline: (718) 378-7022 (English and Spanish. Provides HIV and AIDS information for prisoners and accepts collect calls)
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National AIDS Hotline (800) 342-AIDS / (800) 344-7432 (Spanish) / (800) 243-7889 (TDD)
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Pride Institute (referrals for chemical dependency and mental health info for LGBTQ+ community): (800) 547-7433
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Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): (800) 656-HOPE / (800) 810-7440 (TTY) or click here
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The National Youth Runaway Safeline: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
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The True Colors United (database of service providers for homeless LGBTQ+ youth):
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U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 (English and Spanish) (800) 787-3224 (TTY) or click here
Physical Health Information:
Resources provided by LGBT Healthlink: the network for health equity, a program of CENTERLINK
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LGBT Wellness: 10 Things LGBT People can do to improve wellness fact sheet
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LGBT Healthlink Cancer and Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Men Brochure
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LGBT Healthlink Cancer and Lesbian, Bisexual, & Queer Women Brochure
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