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Welcome to the LIVE section of Matthew's Place. In this section you will find up-to-date information and resources on ways to help you live a healthy and productive life.

LIVE includes:

Coming Out
With the help of HRC, we have provided you with resources on how to come out and deal with the many issue of being an open LGBTQ youth.
Talking to friends and Family
Some tips and resources to allow your friends and family to become involved and educated on topics related LGBTQ and GSA youth.
Mind and Body
Health tips including LGBTQ friendly Doctors, as well tips for a healthy mind and spirituality.
Hotlines
24 hour phone lines for questions and emergency help.

Voices

Hot Topics
There are so many labels placed on us these days - from gay, bi, queer, trans, homo, dyke, etc. Do you identify with any of these labels, and if so, why?

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My Thoughts
By Daniel Vosovic
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Propaganda

Erase Hate Pendant
By Love and Pride
100% of the proceeds go to the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
$59.00

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The Erase Hate T-Shirt
A perfect way to "wear the message" of Erasing Hate. Available in three wonderful colors.
$20.00

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Making A Difference

GLSEN's Ally Week
October 14-20, 2007
Students are encouraged to help end anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in K-12 schools during the 3rd Annual Ally Week!

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Tranenpalast
By Adane
We're all really more alike than we are different...

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Matthew's Story

Matthew Shepard
The story of Matthew Shepard changed the way we talk about and deal with hate in the United States.

Services & Organizations

Choose the first letter of your state to find a service in your area:

Services and Organizations
Learn more about what types of services are available for LGBTQ youth.

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List Your Services!
Are you a LGBTQ or LGBTQ friendly youth service provider or organization?

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GSA Info

GLSEN
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for ALL students. They provide resources to support new and already-established Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs).

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GLSEN Jump-Start Guide for GSA's
Check out this 8-part resource for new and already-established Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) or similar clubs.

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Hotlines

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Call the National Runaway Switchboard if you are a teenager who is thinking of running from home, if you have a friend who has run and is looking for help, or if you are a runaway ready to go home.

TREVOR HELPLINE
1-866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386)
The Trevor Project operates the nations only 24/7 suicide & crisis prevention helpline for gay and questioning youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone call The Trevor Helpline.

GLBT NATIONAL YOUTH TALKLINE
1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
The GLBT National Youth Talkline provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.

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