Resources

Local Organizations

• Greater Rockingham LGBTQIA+ Group - Find us on Facebook (we're a closed group) and fill out the questionnaire to join.

• Out in the Open - Brattleboro-based LGBTQ+ support and advocacy group for Windham County and surrounding areas. Out in the Open connects rural LGBTQ people to build community, visibility, knowledge and power.

• Outright Vermont - Vermont’s only statewide youth LGBTQ+ support and advocacy group. Resources, support and solidarity.

• Bellows Falls Pride - Local Pride committee providing gatherings and community connections in the Bellows Falls area.

• LGBTnearMe - Nationwide database of resources for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Youth Helplines

• LGBT National Hotline - Call 1-888-843-4564

• LGBT National Youth Talkline - Call 1-800-246-7743

• Trans Lifeline - Call 877-565-8860

• Trevor Project (for suicide prevention for youth under 25) - Call 866-488-7386

• Crisis Call Center – Call 1-800-273-8255, or text “ANSWER” to 839863

• Crisis Text Line – Text “START” to 741-741

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• SAMHSA’s Helpline – Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

• Young People in Recovery PRIDE All Recovery - Sign up for Zoom meetings here.

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For Parents and Families

• Family Acceptance Project - Videos, research, practice guides and train on family acceptance/rejection.

• Advocates for Youth

• My Kid is Gay

• Trans Youth Equality - Support for trans youth and their families.

• PFLAG- Resource and support for the family and friends of LGBTQIA+ individuals.