| Queer teens are coming out at a younger age than ever before. I strongly believe that all gay adults have a special responsibility to help and support our queer young people. |
| I don't believe queer teens just represent the future of the gay community -- they also represent the present. They are already here and they are changing our community with their energy and ideas. |
| Attitudes are changing, and many gay teens receive acceptance from family and peers after coming out. But many others face hostility, harassment and even violence for being open about their sexual orientation. |
| Here are some resources that can help young gay people: |
| Gay/Straight Alliances are being formed at schools all over the country. These two websites can help young queers find about about GSAs. |
| The Trevor Helpline, which can be reached by calling 800-850-8078, is a national 24-hour toll-free suicide prevention hotline aimed at gay or questioning young. The helpline is geared toward helping those in crisis, or anyone wanting information on how to help someone in crisis. All calls are handled by trained counselors, and are free and confidential. |
| LYRIC (Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center) is a place for queer youth to hang out in while in San Francisco. It has a great website with lots of useful information and links. They run a national hotline at 800-246-PRIDE. |
| Youth.Org is an awesome site with lots of stuff for queer youth. |
| Don't miss this site either! http://www.youthresource.com |
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| X/Y Magazine is a great resource for young gay men |
| Square Pegs and Oasis are zines for queer youth. |
| Gay.com has a site just for queer youth. |
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| For help on coming out to parents, click here. |
| The Advocate has lots of links for queer teens. |
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