LGBTQIA+ Resources for Health Professionals: LGBTQIA+ Youth
This guide provides resources for health professionals and their LGBTQIA+ patients.
Resources for LGBTQIA+ Youth
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Youth Services at the Hetrick-Martin Institute for LGBTQIA+ YouthOffering direct services and referrals for LGBTQIA+ youth in NYC with an emphasis on addressing health needs and housing insecurity.
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LGBTQ+ Young People Are More Likely to Experience HomelessnessCovenant House provides immediate and long-term support for young people facing homelessness, with special consideration and support for LGBTQIA+ youth who face disproportionate levels of homelessness. Covenant House operates in the US and Canada with physical locations in NYC.
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The LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis and New AlternativesNew Alternatives seeks to connect homeless LGBTQ+ youth in NYC with resources to address homelessness and other disparities exacerbated by homelessness such as bullying, mental health disorders, and substance use.
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The Trevor ProjectThe Trevor Project provides a 24/7 crisis support line that can connect LGBTQIA+ young people with a crisis counselor anywhere in the U.S. Online chat, phone, and text are available. The Trevor Project's website also has many additional resources catered to the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ youth.
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Health Outreach to Teens (HOTT) at Callen-LordeHealth Outreach To Teens (HOTT) is a welcoming, non-judgmental, confidential program designed specifically to meet the medical and mental health needs of LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults ages 13-24, as well as other young people in need. These services are offered both at a youth-only medical suite at Callen-Lorde as well as a mobile medical unit that travels to areas throughout the five boroughs to meet people where they feel comfortable.
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Scarleteen: Queer Sex Ed for AllScarleteen is a progressive, inclusive sexuality and relationships education, information and support organization. Scarleteen provides accurate and comprehensive health information for all youth, but especially those with marginalized identities. This is an excellent resource for young people to explore sexual health topics themselves and ask questions via the moderated message board or other communication services.
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Reproductive Rights Include Bodily Autonomy for Trans and Intersex YouthThis explainer from the National Women's Law Center argues for reproductive justice in healthcare that includes the bodily autonomy of trans and intersex youth.
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Supporting LGBTQ++ youth who are Black, Indigenous and people of colorAlthough offered in the summer of 2020 in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the author makes recommendations for supporting the unique needs of "LGBTQ+" youth are are Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
Recommended Reading
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Contextualizing the Well-being of Asexual Youth: Evidence of Differences in Family, Health, and School Outcomes (Simon et al., 2022)The authors present the unique challenges faced by asexual youth in a national survey of sexual and gender minority youth. The intersection of asexuality with gender is a major component in the well-being and development of asexual youth.
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Moving Beyond Statements to Protect Transgender Youth (Santos et al., 2024)Authors argue for the role of children's hospitals in providing and protecting gender-affirming care for young transgender and gender diverse young people.