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Are you an out or questioning teen? Are you looking to connect with others who are discovering their own queer sexuality? If so, you've come to the right place. This section is filled with advice, resources, and entertainment for the LGBTQ teen community.

Resources in this category:

ALSO Foundation: Youth Resources :: http://www.also.org.au.php5-1.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/resources/youth

Information for gay, transgendered, bisexual and lesbian youth in Australia. Lists resources to help answer coming-out questions such as "how should I tell my parents?"and "is it a choice?". Provides resources for supporting sexual orientation diversity in schools.

The Cool Page For Queer Teens :: http://www.bidstrup.com/cool.htm

Easy to read website for youth and teens who may be questioning their sexuality or considering coming out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered. Contains supportive information and resources for both teenagers and their parents.

Day of Silence :: http://www.dayofsilence.org/

The National Day of Silence is a yearly event focusing attention to the nationwide problem of anti-LGBT bullying, name-calling, harrassment, and violence in schools. Site provides resources and tools fore students and teachers to sponsor a Day of Action in your school.

Gender Fair Language :: http://www.ccp.rpi.edu/genderfair.html

As culture changes, so does language. Reflect our changing ideas in your writing with gender fair language! This site provides an overview of the concept, as well as helpful examples for making your writing clear and direct regarding gender.

JQYouth :: http://www.jqyouth.org/

This site is dedicated to the lives of frum or formerly frum (Orthodox) Jewish queer youth. Here you can connect with others who share your experiences. You can join an anonymous e-mail discussion group, subscribe to the newsletter, or attend events in your area that are set up for members of the organization.

Lesbian Gay Bi Trans YouthLine :: http://www.youthline.ca/

This site is an offshoot of an Ontario-based toll-free helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning teenagers. You can call their number with any questions or concerns you may have, instant-message with Youthline counselors, or surf the site to find a wealth of resources for queer teens.

Mind Your Mind :: http://www.mindyourmind.ca/

Feeling stressed? Mind your mind by visiting this Canadian site written by teens for teens. Find tips and tools for managing stress and coping with crises.

National Youth Advocacy Coalition :: http://www.nyacyouth.org/resources/lgbtqyouth.php

"The National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) is the only national organization focused solely on improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth through advocacy, education, and information." Here you'll find information on transgender health, deaf and disabled resources, and much more!

Oasis Magazine :: http://www.oasisjournals.com/

This "Writing Community for Queer and Questioning Youth" allows you to read the journals of teens as well as to post your own. The site also features poetry by teens, a forum where you can discuss your ideas, and "back issues" of past features.

OutProud, The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth :: http://www.outproud.org/

"OutProud, The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth, serves the needs of these young men and women by providing advocacy, information, resources and support. Our goal is to help queer youth become happy, successful, confident and vital gay, lesbian and bisexual adults." Site includes news, coming-out stories, school resources library, online brochures, forums, and web links.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays :: http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=194

Thinking about coming out? PFLAG supports gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning persons, their families and friends through education and advocacy. Local chapters nationwide provide support groups for coming out and tools for promoting compassion, equality, diversity, and justice for all.

The PERSON Project :: http://www.personproject.org/

The P.E.R.S.O.N. Project is a national network of organizations and individuals who work to ensure that fair, accurate and unbiased information about lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered people is taught in America's K-12 public schools. Visit here for a project organizing handbook and more resources.

Queer America :: http://www.queeramerica.com/

A service of OutProud, this site is a directory database of over 5,000 entries for resources in the United States of interest to queer teens. All you need to do is enter your area code and/or zip code to find a list of local support groups, health clinics, and social communities.

Searching for a way out: Stopping Gay Teen Suicide :: http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/~perspy/old/issues/1995/may/gayteen.html

Written by Ciara Torres, this essay addresses the fact that one-third of all teenagers who commit suicide are gay, despite the fact that gay teens only comprise one-tenth of the teen population.

Sexual Orientation :: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/TeenHealth/SexOrien/gay.html

This straightforward page was created by a group of students to help other teens understand the range of sexual orientations.

TeenAIDS.org :: http://www.teenaids.org/

Learn about the problem of the spread of AIDS in teenagers. This site, prepared by a Harvard Researcher, offers teens the chance to ask about AIDS and other issues. You can find information about avoiding AIDS, including information on risks associated with tattoos or body piercing. One purpose of the site is to assist teens and their communities to become part of PeerCorps, groups of teenagers that can help each other learn about AIDS. Note that the "Dr. John" on this site is NOT a medical doctor, but a doctor of education. This site has a long list of hotlines that teens can call.

Think B4 You Speak :: http://www.thinkb4youspeak.com/

Saying "That's So Gay" is so...yesterday. Say something original instead of something offensive. Learn about how language can hurt lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students and pledge to be an ally against homophobia and discrimination.

The Trevor Project :: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/home1.aspx

Have you considered killing yourself? The Trevor Project is a free, not religious affiliated, 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth that can help.

YouthResource :: http://www.youthresource.com/

This site offers support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teens. It includes information on relationships, sex, mental health, coming out, safe sex tips, facts about STDs and dating violence, and links to other resources for queer or questioning youth.