Resources for young queer people
Crisis Resources
The Trevor Project - 24/7/365 Lifeline at 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
TrevorChat - Online instant messaging option
TrevorText - text-based support option.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - (800)-273-TALK (8255)
Trans Lifeline - (877)-565-8860
Queer politics and History
“Out of the Closets and Into The Libraries” - (2005) Zine on radical Queer history and movements.
LGBTQ+ History by the Decades - 5-10 minute long videos on queer history begining in the 1920s.
School Walkout 101: Protesting Without Getting in Trouble - 10 minute video on how to successfully plan a school walkout.
Young Democratic Socialists of America Explain What Socialism Means to Them - Teen Vogue interview with members of YDSA.
Sexual Health
Scarleteen - Scarleteen is filling the sexual education gap affecting both teens and emerging adults today by providing queer friendly and judgement free information.
Amaze - Provides quality, medically-accurate and age-appropriate videos about family life and sex education.
Sex, Etc - Sex education by teens, for teens. Has a focus on addressing relevant issues in the news and culture.
Besider - An online birth control support network for people 18-29, it also has tons of education resources on birth control, abortion, STIs, healthy relationships, and lifestyle topics.
Planned Parenthood- Talking to your kids about sex can be a big task. Thankfully PP has guides for parents on talking to your kids of all ages!
Transgender and Nonbinary resources
The Gender Dysphoria Bible - A guide to the ways gender dysphoria manifests and different forms of gender transition.
I Think I Might Be Trans - 8 Important Notes On Questioning and 50+ Resources to Get You Started.
Binding Guide - How to bind your chest safely.
Tucking Guide - How to tuck safely.
How to Bind with Tape - Open chest binding with kinesiology tape.
How to Pack With a Sock - Tips for making a simple packer out of a sock.
Guide to Coming Out - Tips for coming out as trans to parents, family, friends, and loved ones.
Sample Coming Out Letter + Support Resources
DIY HRT - All the information you need to be informed on DIY Hormone Replacement Therapy.
How to legally change your name in NC
Resources and grants for youth affected by the NC gender affirming health care ban