LGBTQ+ Support

LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness resources from the AAP: Pediatricians play a key role in advocating and caring for LGBTQ+ children, youth, and families. This collection of resources and recommendations from AAP is designed to help care for this community.

AACAP Gender and Sexuality Resources: Resource page developed by the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee to serve as a resource for AACAP members on issues pertaining to gender and sexuality and care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) patients.

World Professional Association for Transgender Health: WPATH is a non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health. This resource page provides national and international resources as well as resources on specific topics like identity documents, school supports, housing, employment, and more.

Preventing Suicide in LGBTQ Communities: Resources from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for preventing suicide in LGBTQ communities and supporting the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ people.

The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people. Activities include crisis services, peer support, advocacy, research, and public education.

PFLAG: Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.

GLSEN: GLSEN is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Youth Engagement Program of GLAAD: The Youth Engagement Program of GLAAD seeks to build a network of young LGBTQ and ally activists nationwide who promote LGBTQ acceptance through the media.

Virginia Mental Health Access Program Guide for Promoting Child and Adolescent Behavioral and Mental Health in Primary Care (VMAP Guidebook): The VMAP Guidebook is a compilation of evidence-based practices, up-to-date resources, and practical knowledge specifically geared toward pediatric and adolescent healthcare providers.