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Organizations Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community
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San José Public Library
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Provides community, leadership, advocacy, services and support to the Silicon Valley’s LGBTQ+ People and their Allies.
Provides community, leadership, advocacy, services and support to the Silicon Valley’s LGBTQ+ People and their Allies.
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For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally youth and young adults ages 13-25, living in Santa Clara County
For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally youth and young adults ages 13-25, living in Santa Clara County
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The Q Corner: peer-driven, Behavioral Health Services Department program dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community and their friends, families, and all...Show more
The Q Corner: peer-driven, Behavioral Health Services Department program dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community and their friends, families, and allies, in Santa Clara County. This safe, welcoming, and affirming team is committed to making community services and resources available to everyone.
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Offers short-term housing for runaway, homeless, and other troubled youth (ages 11-17). Individual, group, and family counseling is provided to restore fa...Show more
Offers short-term housing for runaway, homeless, and other troubled youth (ages 11-17). Individual, group, and family counseling is provided to restore family ties when possible, and to stabilize the lives of homeless youth to avoid victimization from street life.
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Empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth ages 13-18 living on the Peninsula and South Bay through support services, leadership training, community education and advocacy.
Empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth ages 13-18 living on the Peninsula and South Bay through support services, leadership training, community education and advocacy.
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Provides free legal representation, advocacy, and information to minors in Santa Clara County, and educates several minors, parents, service providers, and attorneys on legal issues relevant to minors.
Provides free legal representation, advocacy, and information to minors in Santa Clara County, and educates several minors, parents, service providers, and attorneys on legal issues relevant to minors.
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A loosely connected network of professionals dedicated to providing gender affirmative services to the gender nonconforming community in the South Bay and Peninsula.
A loosely connected network of professionals dedicated to providing gender affirmative services to the gender nonconforming community in the South Bay and Peninsula.
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24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide prevention hotline (855)278-4204 available 7 days a week for phone intervention and emotional support by highly trained volunteer Crisis Phone Counselors
24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide prevention hotline (855)278-4204 available 7 days a week for phone intervention and emotional support by highly trained volunteer Crisis Phone Counselors
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Local chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG).
Local chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG).
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Resources available to LGBTQIA+ Youth to answer questions, find help, and more. Nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth via phone, chat, or text. They also have their own social media, called TrevorSpace.
Resources available to LGBTQIA+ Youth to answer questions, find help, and more. Nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth via phone, chat, or text. They also have their own social media, called TrevorSpace.
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Is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to r...Show more
Is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community.
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Self help and “Know Your Rights” guides on housing, healthcare, employment, and more. transequality.org
Self help and “Know Your Rights” guides on housing, healthcare, employment, and more. transequality.org
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