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RESOURCES
PFLAG is the United States' first and largest organization uniting parents, families, and allies with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+). PFLAG National is the national organization, which provides support to the PFLAG network of local chapters.[1] PFLAG has over 400 chapters across the United States, with more than 200,000 members and supporters.
TRANSPARENT
Madison-based support group for parents of trans, nonbinary, and gender fluid youth— but people come from all over to attend. It meets during the school year on the 1st Monday of every month but also has a listserv. Join the email group/listserv by contacting Sherie Hohs (LGBTQ+ Coordinator for Madison Schools).
Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Welcoming Schools is the nation's premier professional development program providing training and resources to elementary school educators to embrace all families, create LGBTQ and gender inclusive schools, prevent bias-based bullying, and support transgender and non-binary students. The site includes recommendations for books that work well both in school and at home to spark discussion.
The Teens Like Us Program (TLU) provides support and education for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth ages 13-18. Founded over 20 years ago, TLU provides a safe place for youth to meet with their peers. The group also serves youth questioning their sexuality as well as youth from LGBT - headed families.
Located on Madison's East side, offering great opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth including a LGBTQ+ book club, writing work shops, etc.
Madison’s LGBTQ Community Center provides support groups, a lending library and a speakers’ bureau. Located at 2701 International Lane, Suite 101; Madison, WI 53704.
Substance use disorders have a greater effect on LGBTQ+ people than on the heterosexual population. The LGBTQ+ community must overcome several obstacles, including being denied substance abuse treatment because of their sexual identity. However, through the proper understanding and accommodation of LGBTQ+ care principles, substance abuse treatment can be successful.
GSAFE increases the capacity of LGBTQ youth and students, educational staff, and families to create school environments where all LGBTQ youth and students thrive.
HRC
The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.