Young LGBTQ+ people deserve support that sees them fully. These resources include affirming youth programs, crisis support, coming out guides, and community spaces designed with queer and trans young people in mind.
The Ali Forney Center is one of the largest and most recognized organizations in the country dedicated to LGBTQ+ homeless youth. Based in New York City and named after a gay youth of color who was murdered while living on the streets, the Ali Forney Center provides housing, healthcare, and supportive services to homeless LGBTQ+…
True Colors United is a national nonprofit organization focused specifically on ending homelessness among LGBTQ+ young people. Founded by Cyndi Lauper and Tim Gunn, the organization works to transform the systems that serve homeless youth by helping shelters and service providers better understand and affirm LGBTQ+ identities. LGBTQ+ youth make up approximately 40 percent of…
PRISM is a South Florida nonprofit working to expand access to LGBTQ-inclusive education and sexual health resources for youth. Founded with the belief that race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression should never be barriers to health or belonging, PRISM serves high school and college students across Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward counties….
Zebra Youth is an Orlando-based nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24 with affirming housing, mental health services, care coordination, and community programs designed to help young people find safety, stability, and hope. The organization says its mission is “empowering LGBTQ+ youth to thrive,” with programming built for homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth…
Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is a Gainesville-based LGBTQ+ community center serving North Central Florida through connection, visibility, education, and support. The organization’s mission is to foster the well-being of LGBTQ+ people and other gender and sexual minorities while promoting public understanding and affirmation across differences in race, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, age, ability,…
Orlando Youth Alliance is a Central Florida nonprofit that provides a safe, supportive space for LGBTQ youth and young adults. The organization’s mission is to create safe spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in Central Florida, and it has offered weekly peer-to-peer support groups in the region since 1990. In addition to…
The GLSEN Safe Space Kit is a free resource designed to help educators create safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ students. The kit includes practical tools such as Safe Space stickers and posters, educator guides, conversation starters, and strategies for supporting LGBTQ youth in classrooms and school communities. It offers clear guidance on responding to…
The Trevor Project’s Coming Out Handbook is a free digital guide designed to support LGBTQ young people as they navigate the process of coming out. The handbook offers practical advice, reflection exercises, and affirming guidance for thinking through identity, timing, safety, and support systems. It acknowledges that coming out is deeply personal and looks different…
It Gets Better Project is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ youth around the world. Founded in 2010 in response to a wave of suicides among LGBTQ young people, the organization began by collecting video stories from LGBTQ adults and allies — showing young people that life could get better,…
LGBT National Help Center provides free, confidential peer support and local resource information for LGBTQIA+ people across the United States. Through national hotlines and online chat programs, trained volunteers offer affirming, nonjudgmental support for people navigating coming out, identity questions, relationship concerns, family conflict, mental health challenges, and isolation. Callers do not need to be…
TrevorSpace is a secure online social networking platform created by The Trevor Project for LGBTQ youth ages 13 to 24. It offers a moderated, affirming digital space where young people can connect, build friendships, and find community without fear of harassment or discrimination. Designed specifically for LGBTQ youth, TrevorSpace allows members to create profiles, join…
Q Chat Space is an online LGBTQ+ youth resource that helps teens find affirming digital support, community connections, and trusted resource directories. While the platform is not currently hosting live chat groups, it still serves as a helpful starting point for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 19 who are looking for safer online spaces, identity…
