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Otherwise, explore this page for all the different help and resources available for gay kids. Many of these sites specialze in gay kids from 13 to 18. There's help here my brothers and sisters!

This page and its links last updated 23 January 2025

A quick word from Jevic
    * It is estimated that in the U.S., a teen takes their own life every 5 hours because they are gay, bisexual, transgender, or lesbian and cannot deal with the added stresses that society puts upon them.
    * Several studies have found that approximately 40% of homeless "street" teens self-identify as gay/lesbian yet there are relatively few resources specifically aimed at meeting their needs.
    * Homeless GLBTQ teens face increased risk for a variety of health and emotional problems.
    * GLBTQ youth are two to three times more likely to attempt suicide than non-gay teens, according to a 1989 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services study.
    * The same study found that 30 percent of successful teen suicides are by gay or lesbian youths.
    * GLBTQ youth are attacked at alarmingly high rates nationwide.
    * Queer youth are more likely to be attacked physically.
    * Queer youth are at increased risk for drug/alcohol problems and dropping out of school.
    * An estimated 40% of street kids are lesbian or gay. These youth have either run away or been thrown out of their homes. Many get involved with prostitution and other abusive behaviors as a way of surviving.
    * Many bisexual, gay and lesbian youth drop out of school due to harassment or low self-esteem, and fear of "being found out."
    * Studies have found that more than 25% of gay and lesbian youth have severe drug and alcohol problems.
    * Those who believe they don't know someone who is gay are more likely than those who do to reject equal rights for, and equal treatment of, GLBTQ people.
    * Early exposure to diversity and sexuality issues helps to reduce prejudice and homophobia, including internalized homophobia which often leads to self-destructive behaviors.
    * Teenagers and young adults are among the leading perpetrators of anti-gay violence.
    SOURCE: lambdalegal.org

Advocates for Youth works alongside thousands of young people here in the U.S. and around the globe as they fight for sexual health, rights, and justice.

Everything you ever need to know about surviving puberty ... from masturbation, erections and wet dreams to armpit hair, lust and porn ... this site covers it all.

This link is to a page about BULLIES. There is a whole lot of other information on this site as well, including information about playing sports, abusive relationships, body image and self-esteem.

Live Out Loud is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, ages 13 through 18. Their mission is to partner with families, schools, and communities to provide LGBTQ+ youth with resources, role models, and opportunities that help them discover their voice and become leaders of change. Live Out Loud was established in 2001 in response to the disproportionately high rates of suicide among LGBTQ+ youth, due to bullying, discrimination, and hostile school, home, and community environments.

By calling 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929), you can connect with a trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns. You can also visit their website National Runaway Safeline. For 50 years, the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) has been providing crisis intervention services to young people and their families while also offering prevention, educational and training programs to the network of runaway and homeless youth service providers nationwide.

    If you are in a life threatening situation, call 911. If you are in crisis, call the Rainbow Youth Project direct at (317) 643-4888.
    This website offers mental health, transitional housing assistance, transgender help and legal help (Title IX Claims) and more.
    At Rainbow Youth Project USA, we see the value in everyone. We want to be a catalyst for positive change, and despite being a new, spontaneous, and organic Organization, we pledge to be continuously driven by the same ideas we initially founded our Organization upon: Support, Empowerment and Progress.
    Dealing with the ever-evolving challenges facing LGBTQIA+ young people today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. Rainbow Youth Project USA emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. We are dedicated to walking the walk. Together - we can make a better tomorrow.

Stand Up For Kids serves unaccompanied homeless and at risk youth – and young parents with children of their own – up to their 25th birthday. Their ongoing mission is to end the cycle of youth homelessness. To do this, they have built four core programs in many of the cities where they operate in volunteer teams: Street Outreach, Outreach Centers, Mentoring, and Housing. Stand Up For Kids is quite proud of the fact that their volunteer teams build trust and become a consistent resource to stabilize and otherwise help those youth that the rest of society ignored.

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