{"id":502,"date":"2021-02-25T08:35:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T08:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dcaap.baileyellis.com\/?post_type=lsvr_kba&#038;p=502"},"modified":"2023-10-08T23:21:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T23:21:30","slug":"lgbtq-resources","status":"publish","type":"lsvr_kba","link":"https:\/\/aapdc.org\/Schooltoolkit\/knowledge-base\/lgbtq-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"LGBTQ Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that LGBTQ youth are facing additional challenges in the face of COVID. In addition to social isolation, you may be managing a living in close quarters with family members who are not supportive of your identity. The following resources are specifically geared to LGBTQ youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">** If you are experiencing an acute mental health crisis now <strong>seek help immediately by calling 911 <\/strong>or the <a href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\">National Suicide Hotline<\/a> if you are having thoughts of harming yourself. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>There is also a crisis <a href=\"https:\/\/translifeline.org\/hotline\/\">hotline specifically for trans individuals<\/a>. ** The following emergency resources are also available:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/get-help-now\/\">Get Help Now | The Trevor Project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/esa.dc.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/dc\/sites\/esa\/publication\/attachments\/Emergency_Guide_August2017.pdf\">Emergency Services Information | DCPS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Mental Wellness and Safe Living for LGBTQ+<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/2020\/03\/26\/how-lgbtq-youth-can-cope-with-anxiety-and-stress-during-covid-19\/\">How LGBTQ youth can cope with anxiety and stress during COVID-19 | The Trevor Project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/covidcommunityresources.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/covidcommunityresources.org\/\">COVID-19 Community Resources <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hudexchange.info\/homelessness-assistance\/resources-for-lgbt-homelessness\/#resources-for-homeless-lgbtq-individuals-in-crisis\">Resources for Homeless LGBTQ Individuals in Crisis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/news-room\/apa-blogs\/five-ways-to-support-lgbtq-mental-health\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/news-room\/apa-blogs\/five-ways-to-support-lgbtq-mental-health\">5 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Mental Health <\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tips for providing support and links to resources <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Where can I find a community?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes it is important to connect with peers who do not question your identity. Here is a schedule of virtual and in person programs for LGBTQ+ from the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smyal.org\/youth\/\">Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weekday virtual chats and interactive programs to allow you to engage with other LGBTQ+ youth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/smyal.org\/youth-event\/category\/virtual-programs\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smyal.org\/youth-event\/category\/virtual-programs\/\">SMYAL Virtual Programs <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know that LGBTQ youth are facing additional challenges in the face of COVID. In addition to social isolation, you may be managing a living in close quarters with family members who are not supportive of your identity. 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