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

      

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  • GSA Info

    GLSEN THUMB
    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).


    GLSEN Jumpstart 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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