LGBTQ+ Youth and Family Resources

Online / In-Person Resources

• Amor Para Todos: Advocacy resources on creating more gender and LGBTQIA+ inclusive school and community environments.
• Gender Spectrum: Offers a wide array of online gender expansive youth and parent/family support groups, as well as trainings, education-related resources, and an annual conference.
• TIDE (Team for Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity): Raises awareness and advocates for equity in school communities through dialogue and relationships.
• Petaluma Pride
• Positive Images: Peer support groups for youth/transitional age youth and adults, leadership development program for youth/transitional age youth (ages 12-24), LGBTQIA+ cultural competency trainings and consultation, community outreach events, resources, and referrals.
• LGBTQ Connection: Peer support and youth leadership development programs for ages 14-24, community events, LGBTQ+ affirming counseling, workforce training, and technical assistance.
• North Bay LGBTQI Families: Provides a lot of online support groups for youth and families from any location, as well as resources for educators and families with LGBTQIA+ kids in school. We have them listed on our website as well.
• Sonoma County Pride: Hosts annual Pride events and various other community gatherings and fundraisers.

Hotlines

The Trevor Project Helpline
Trained counselors, 24/7 (866) 488-7386

Community United Against Violence
(Hate Crimes and Domestic Violence)
415-333-HELP

Gay & Lesbian National Hotline
888-THE-GLNH

LYRIC Youth Talk Line

Confidential peer support

800-246-7743

San Francisco AIDS Hotline
800-FOR-AIDS

GLBT Hate Crimes Hotline
800-616-HATE

National Runaway Safeline
800-231-6946

National Child Abuse Hotline
800-422-4453

Trans Lifeline

Peer support crisis hotline
877-565-8860

Youth Legal Information Line (NCLR)
800-528-NCLR