Contra Costa County Office of Education

Rainbow Community Center builds community, equity, & well-being among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, & Intersex (LGBTQIA+) people and allies. Since 1995, they have been offering support & social opportunities for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

 

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ Young People. They provide information and support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year around. 

 

The Trevor Project's 2022 National Survey provides critical insights into some of the most unique suicide risk factors faced by LGBTQ youth, top barriers to mental health care, and the negative impacts of COVID-19 and relentless anti-transgender legislation. The research also highlights several ways in which communities can support all the LGBTQ young people in their lives - and help prevent suicide. 

 

TrevorSpace is an affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24. The TrevorSpace is a supportive online community designed for connection. 

 

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center in partnership NORC at the University of Chicago to develop a series of resource guides for professionals, families, communities, and technical assistance providers who regularly interact with youth who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and/or Two-Spirit.  

 

 

This toolkit was designed to assist schools and districts in addressing the health and academic needs of LGBTQ students, this self-assessment tool was created to help school and district staff understand current policies, programs, and practices that may contribute to safe, inclusive environments where all youth can be successful

 

This guide is created to help anyone learn how to use people's correct pronouns. Everyone in your school community should engage in learning, educating, and advocating for inclusive use of pronouns for all.