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Reader's Advisory - Young Adult LGBTQ+ Books: Support for Students

Book Suggestions, RA Resources, and Support for LGBTQ+ Youth

Support for Students

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (online chat available)
  • LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
  • Trans Lifeline Hotline: 877-565-8860
  • Trevor Lifeline phone service available 24/7: 1-866-488-7386
  • TrevorText confidential text messaging with a Trevor Counselor, available 24/7/365, by texting START to 678678
  • National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY
  • Pride Institute: 800-547-7433 24/7
  • The True Colors United: 212-461-4401

Support Books

GSA Network

The GSA Network is an organization for GSA clubs which "unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities." 

It Gets Better

The It Gets Better Project envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals.

More than 70,000 people have shared their stories to encourage and provide hope to LGBTQ+ youth. 

GLSEN

GLSEN mission statement is, "Every student has the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education. We are a national network of educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters working to make this right a reality." 

Q Chat Space

Q Chat Space has live chat groups for LGBTQ+ teens (ages 13-19.) Conversations are guided by staff and are pre-scheduled. Facilitators are staff members at LGBTQ+ centers all around the country. 

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project supports and provides information for LGBTQ+ youth with counselors who are available 24/7. 

As stated on the website, "The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people." 

Time Out Youth

Time Out Youth centers provide LGBTQ+ youth opportunities to connect with other youth in safe spaces. There are virtual events every week that encourage self-expression, support, and advocacy.