LGBTQIA+ Resources For Students & Families

Positive Images LGBTQIA+ Center: Peer support groups for youth/TAY (Transitional Aged Youth) and adults, Leadership Development Program for youth/TAY 12-24, LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency Trainings and Consultation, Community Outreach Events, Resources and Referrals. Contact: info@posimages.org. Guardian Support. Phone: 707-568-5830

LGBTQ Connection: Peer support, social gatherings, and youth leadership development programs for ages 14-24, community events, LGBTQ+ affirming counseling, workforce training and technical assistance; education and resources in support of LGBTQIA+ youth and families in the Latinx community. Support for Families, Caregivers, and Parents is also available, including parent workshops, informational meetings, and family-serving LGBTQ+ Resources. Guardian Support. Contact: isamar@lgbtqconnection.org Phone: 707-251-9432

North Bay LGBTQI Families: Community building events and school advocacy resources for LGBTQIA+ families, and monthly social and family gatherings for gender expansive youth under age 12. Contact: northbaylgbtqifamilies@gmail.com

Amor Para Todos: Advocacy and implementation to create more gender and LGBTQIA+ inclusive school and community environments through things like policy and curriculum changes, all gender restroom signage, as well as elementary and beyond APT Student Clubs (similar to GSAs). Contact: amorparatodosapt@gmail.com

The Trevor Project-The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.

Gender Spectrum website-This is a wonderful resource for both Students and Families. You can find articles and videos that can help with self identification, understanding and how to talk with youth about gender and identity.

The Sage Casey Foundation-Their mission is to bring awareness to suicide prevention, reducing the stigma surrounding conversations about mental health, and to provide positive support and encouragement to local youth by empowering them to find and pursue their own passions, and to follow Sage's example by always being a rainbow in someone else's cloud. ​