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Reducing Isolation & Anxiety in LGBTQQ+ Teens [presentation]
Do you have or know a child who is questioning gender identity or has identified as LGBTQ? Hear about how you can support these youth in this session presented by Ryan Fouts, LCSW, Outlet Program Director at Adolescent Counseling Services Read more >>
Great Diverse Books For Your School, Library or Home [web resource] [downloadable]
A simple way to let students and families know that your school welcomes everyone is to integrate books into your curriculum that reflect the diversity of your classroom and the world. Welcoming Schools, a project of the Human Rights Campaign Read more >>
LGBTQ Resources — Each Mind Matters [web resource]
Being a member of the LGBTQ community doesn’t necessarily increase the risk for mental health issues; but the stigma and discrimination LGBTQ individuals may face from family, friends and society can increase risk for mental health challenges. Read more >>
LGBTQ Teens & Depression [presentation]
During this teen friendly session, CHC’s adolescent therapist, Jenna Borrelli, and transgender college/school counselor, Brad Ward look deeply into the issues surrounding gender, sexual orientation and non-binary identification–often leading to higher rates of depression and suicide compared to traditional cisgender Read more >>
The following resources offer a brief overview of common LGBT terms and identities. Read more >>
Appearance Reported by Students as Top Reason for Bullying; Experiences Vary by Gender Identity
There are slight differences in students’ experiences with bullying across gender identities, according to a new YouthTruth survey of over 180,000 students in grades 5-12. While 1 in 4 students overall report being bullied, 44% of those who feel male Read more >>
LBTQIA+ Glossary and Other Online Resources [web resource]
Learning about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual communities and the issues impacting these communities is a life-long process. The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Resource Center at the University of California, Davis is a Read more >>
Human Rights Campaign [web resource]
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) advocates for LGBTQ equality and educates the public about LGBTQ issues. Being supported at home, in school and in the community is important for all children and youth – especially lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning/queer Read more >>
What to Do When Your Child Comes Out As LGBTQ
So your child just came out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. What do you do? Read more >>
Loveisrespect.org [web resource]
A project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Loveisrespect is a safe, inclusive space for young people to access information and get help in an environment that is designed specifically for them, and to provide information and support to concerned friends and Read more >>
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650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
