LGBTQIA+ Resources

Resources for LGBTQIA+ Patients and Families:

One Colorado

One Colorado is the state's leading advocacy organization dedicated to advancing equality for LGBTQ Coloradans and their families. Their website has resources for everyone.

GSA Network

Provides training and supports the organization of youth-led GSA clubs with an overall goal of enacting social change and providing safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth in schools and communities.

Gay, Lesbian and
Straight Education Network

Provides news, resources, and links aimed at promoting school and community safety and respect for youth regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Q Chat Space

Online community for LGBTQIA+ teens to talk, connect and support each other. Live chats are facilitated and monitored by staff.

The Trevor Project

Provides crisis intervention services and other mental health resources for LGBTQIA+ youth.

Healthy Children

LGBTQIA+ centered informational article on sexual health, mental health, substance use, and discrimination.

Gender Spectrum

Resource hub and online service provider for caregivers and youth navigating the gender spectrum.

Colage

Provides resources to empower and connect youth who have LGBTQIA+ caregivers.

LGBTQIA+ Youth Specific Health Care in Colorado:

Denver Health

Denver Health has multiple resources for youth in seek of respectful care.

The Center

The Center offers a drop-in center for LGBTQ youth, Rainbow Alley.

OutCare Health

OutCare Health has resources for LGBTQ-friendly healthcare providers across the country.

LGBTQIA+ Resources for Providers:

The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center

The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center provides free webinars to address a variety of LGBTQ health issues. Go to lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources to find webinars specific to youth health issues, use the phrase “youth” in the search bar.

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)

Using inclusive language is essential in demonstrating to your young patients that you respect them and their identity. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) created a guide for using inclusive language that may be helpful. Do not be afraid to ask, and don't assume.