LGBTQ+ Pride
This resource toolkit brings together up-to-date resources from trusted organizations, including tools, data, and links designed to support young people, caregivers, and professionals in finding the help and information they need.*
*All data and links were accurate at the time of publication, but may change over time.
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For many LGBTQ+ young people, mental health is shaped by both who they are and the environments they move through every day. Moments of visibility and community can bring connection and joy, but they can also highlight the need for stronger mental health awareness and support.
LGBTQ+ youth experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges than their peers. 36% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, with 44% of LGBTQ+ young people wanting mental health care in the past year, but weren’t able to access any.1
EVERYONE
LGBTQ+ young people can experience unique mental health challenges influenced by stigma, discrimination, and limited access to affirming support. These experiences may impact how safe someone feels expressing emotions, reaching out for help, or finding spaces where they feel accepted and understood.
Access to inclusive and affirming support systems, whether through trusted adults, peers, schools, or community organizations, can make a meaningful difference in supporting the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth.
Explore additional resources below that support the mental health/well-being of LGBTQ+ communities:
The Human Rights Campaign provides a list of LGBTQ+-affirming mental health crisis lines, hotlines, and warmlines on their website, offering support options for people who may need someone to talk to.
YOUTH
Managing mental health as an LGBTQ+ young person can be challenging, especially in environments that may not always feel supportive or affirming.
Explore these resources to learn more about organization and systems that support LGBTQ+ young people:
GLSEN focuses on creating safer and more inclusive school environments while supporting LGBTQ+ student well-being.
988 Lifeline LGBTQI+ Support provides mental health crisis and emotional support resources for LGBTQI+ individuals through the 988 Lifeline.
CAREGIVERS
Supportive and affirming caregivers can have a powerful impact on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth. Having a trusted adult who listens, validates identity, and creates a safe environment can help young people feel more secure, connected, and confident in who they are.
For many LGBTQ+ youth, caregiver support can be life-changing (and even life-saving)! Feeling accepted at home is linked to lower rates of anxiety, depression, isolation, and suicidal thoughts, while also helping young people build resilience and stronger self-esteem.(1)
Explore these resources to learn how to better support the young person in your life:
PFLAG offers resources, education, and support for families, caregivers, and allies of LGBTQ+ young people, including guides for creating affirming home environments.
PEPS LGBTQIA+ Resources for Parents provides caregiver-focused guidance for supporting LGBTQIA+ children and teens through affirmation, communication, and community support.
Gender Spectrum offers education, online groups, and caregiver resources to support gender-diverse youth.
Human Rights Campaign – Parents for Transgender Equality Council Resources includes educational tools and support resources for caregivers of transgender and nonbinary youth.
EDUCATORS & PROFESSIONALS
The spaces where young people learn, connect, and spend time with trusted adults—such as schools, community programs, and youth-serving organizations—can have a major impact on the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth. When adults create safe, inclusive, and validating environments, it can help reduce stigma, strengthen a sense of belonging, and support more positive mental health outcomes.
Explore these resources to better support the young people you serve:
GLSEN Educator Resources offers lesson plans, training materials, and school climate resources to help educators support LGBTQ+ students.
Human Rights Campaign Welcoming Schools provides professional development and inclusive school resources for educators and youth-serving professionals.
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