Support Groups and Resources

The following web sites are recommended for gay and questioning youth:

!OutProud!-- The largest site for gay youth-specific resources online, including brochures, book recommendations, organizing resources, the Community Role Models Archive, and more.

Oasis Magazine -- The monthly magazine which features writing from gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (g/l/b/t) youth ranging in age from 13 to 20s.

Youth Resource -- Another great resource for g/l/b/t youth with chat rooms and listings for those wanting to check out what's happening around the country at high schools, campuses, and in the news.

http://www.gay.com -- One of the world's largest g/l/b/t chat house communities; a place to find friends and information, and be a part of hosted chat sessions on everything from politics to religion to coming out.

Heroes, Myths and Legends -- Learn about gay people in history, from Sappho and Alexander the Great through Richard the Lionhearted and Lawrence of Arabia.

Planet Out -- An online community geared toward gay social, entertainment, educational and political interests.

QueerAmerica -- The national database of searchable local youth resources for the U.S. and Canada. Find others like you, near you.

Channel Q -- News of interest to the g/l/b/t/ community.

The International Pen Pal Program -- Another way for young people (13-23 years old) to get in touch with each other around the country and around the world.

PFLAG -- A national organization with hundreds of local chapters devoted to promoting the health and well-being of gay, lesbian and bisexual persons and their families and friends.

GLSEN -- The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network can tell you how to organize a gay/straight alliance at your high school or college to meet the needs of students interested in addressing issues related to sexual orientation and homophobia.

GLAAD -- Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Find out the latest news from this national media watchdog group.

Hawaii LIFE FOUNDATION -- Provides resources and support for Hawaii's g/l/b/t youth.

Bixesual Resource Center -- Contains many online publications which may be helpful to young people in the process of thinking about their sexuality and coming-out issues. The BRC also publishes the international Bisexual Resource Guide, an invaluable collection of further resources and listings of local, state, national, and international bi and bi-inclusive groups and organizations.