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Report: Moving Beyond Change Efforts: Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth

This report (PDF, 111 pages) provides behavioral health professionals, researchers, and policymakers with a research overview about effective and ineffective therapeutic practices related to youth of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Learn more.  

Resource: Core Youth Outcomes in Youth of Color

This infographic (PDF, 3 pages) provides data related to disparities among youth experiencing homelessness and those contemplating running away. The data are framed by the RHY Program’s four core outcome areas: safe and stable housing, education and employment, social and emotional well-being, and permanent connections. The infographic can be used ...

Resource: The National Center for Youth with Diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression (The National SOGIE Center) 

The National SOGIE Center provides a centralized site for accessing resources on providing culturally responsive care to children, youth, and young adults with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression (SOGIE) and their families across systems, including child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health (including school mental health), substance use ...

Resource: 2023 International Transgender Day of Visibility

Date: March 31, 2023 Trans Day of Visibility is an annual awareness day celebrated around the world. The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve trans justice. This webpage includes resources ...

Youth Voices Have Moved to YE4C

On YE4C young people share their experiences and perspectives on what makes a difference for youth engaged in change. Learn from their stories.

LGBTQ Inclusivity in Schools

To assist schools and districts in addressing the health and academic needs of LGBTQ students, this self-assessment tool (PDF, 32 pages) was created to help educators, administrators, and other school and district staff understand current policies, programs, and practices that may contribute to safe, inclusive environments where all youth can ...

Resource: Sexual Health Resource Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers of Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This toolkit was created to (1) raise parents’ and caregivers’ awareness about the importance of discussing sexual health topics with their youth, (2) give them some tips to guide these conversations, and (3) provide additional resources for those who want more information. The toolkit is also intended to help organizations ...

Online Training: Healthy Sexuality for Youth in Foster Care: An Online Training for Parents and Caregivers of Youth in Foster Care

The free, online training was created to help parents and caregivers of youth in foster care ages 10 and older learn about topics related to adolescent sexual health and strengthen their communication skills. The three-hour interactive training covers topics like adolescent development, healthy sexuality, pregnancy and STI prevention, online safety, ...

2011-2021 YRBS Data Summary and Trends Report

The CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary and Trends Report: 2011-2021 shows that many teens are experiencing increasingly high levels of violence, sadness, and suicide risk.

Resource: FAQ Update on 988 Services for LGBTQI+ Youth

SAMHSA recently added a new FAQ item about specialized services for LGBTQI+ youth who reach out to 988. The FAQ is the last item under “FAQS about 988 Basics.” Learn more. 
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