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Dry Creek Elementary

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Navigating the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth and their families requires specialized support and resources. In this section, we have compiled organizations that provide a range of LGBTQ+ support services, including counseling, support groups, and healthcare referrals. These organizations are committed to creating inclusive and affirming spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. 
national resources

national resources

National Resources
  • The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project operates the only accredited, nationwide, around the clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ+ youth. (866) 488-7386 (Available 24/7). The Trevor Project aims to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people by offering support through crisis services, peer support, research, public education and advocacy.
    (866) 488-7386
    Instagram: @trevorproject 
  • GLSEN (The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network): GLSEN is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.
    Instagram: @glsen 
  • National Center for Transgender Equality: The National Center for Transgender Equality is the nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for transgender people.
     
  • Transgender Law Center: Transgender Law Center changes law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.
    Instagram: @translawcenter 
  • Gender Spectrum: Gender Spectrum’s mission is to create a gender-inclusive world for all children and youth.
    Instagram: @gender_spectrum 
  • Family Acceptance Project: The Family Acceptance Project focuses on reducing risk and promoting well-being among LGBTQ children and youth by increasing family support. FAP is a research, education and intervention initiative, affiliated with San Francisco State University.
     
  • Trans Student Educational Resources: Trans Student Educational Resources is a youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender nonconforming students through advocacy and empowerment.
  • GSA Network: GSA Network is a next-generation LGBTQ+ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities. Instagram: @gsanetwork
community resources

community resources

Crisis Lines & Resources

Crisis Resources
 
Local Resources
  • Gender Health Center: Gender Health Center is focused on providing an accessible therapy and counseling program for the gender variant community. They are interested in developing a collaboration with other agencies that are committed to addressing the full spectrum of issues specific to the transgender community in a positive approach for getting people to understand that there is a better life when gender identity issues are addressed in a safe and supportive environment.
    (916) 455-2391
    Instagram: @genderhealthsac 
  • Lavender Library: The Lavender Library is an all-volunteer-run lending library, archive, and community space with LGBTQ+ books, films and more. They are a hub of learning and connection for Sacramento’s LGBTQ+ community.
    (916) 492-0558
    Instagram: @sacllace
  • Sacramento LGBT Community Center: The Sacramento LGBT Community Center works to create a region where LGBTQ+ people thrive.  They support the health and wellness of the most marginalized, advocate for equality and justice, and work to build a culturally rich LGBTQ+ community.
    (916) 442-0185
    Instagram: @saclgbtcenter
  • Trans Families Sacramento/PFLAG Sacramento (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays): PFLAG promotes the health and well‐being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill‐informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. (916) 978‐0410  Instagram: @pflag