RESOURCES FOR QUESTIONING COLAGErs

2ND GEN FAQ Resource List Resources for Questioning COLAGErs

INTRODUCTION

Coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning is a big step. Every person needs to go at their own pace, through their own process as they develop their sexual orientation and gender identity. Having a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender parent can be either helpful and/or challenging for youth who are coming out themselves.

The resources in this section are for questioning youth to find resources, support, and make connections. We also hope you will join 2nd Gen- COLAGE’s own group for those of us queers who also have LGBT parents. We understand the complexity of issues that you might be facing as a 2nd Gen’r.

WHAT IS 2ND GEN?

2nd Generation is a term coined to describe lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning folks of all ages who have LGBT parents. This resource lists includes both academic and news articles, books, documentaries, and cultural references of 2nd Gen people and issues. For more information about 2nd Gen visit the website.

RESOURCES FOR QUESTIONING FOLKS

ORGANIZATIONS

NYAC (National Youth Advocacy Coalition) www.nyacyouth.org phone: 800.541.6922
Through NYAC you can connect to regional and local programs for LGBTQ youth, youth advocacy training, and many more resources.

Out Proud- The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth. Their website is full of links to resources, organizations, chat lists, and more. http://www.outproud.org

ONLINE

I Might be Gay What do I do?
http://www.youth.org/yao/docs/i-think-article-gay.html

I Think I might be a Lesbian- what do I do?
http://www.youth.org/yao/docs/i-think-article-lesbian.html

Oasis Magazine- an online writing community for queer and questioning youth
http://www.oasismag.com

Youth Connections: Resources for LGBTQQ youth http://www.nyacyouth.org/nyac/youth_connections.html

Youth Resources- a site that includes social, educational, advocacy, and other resources for queer and questioning youth http://www.youthresource.com

HOTLINES

LYRIC Gay Youth Talk Line (800) 246-PRIDE

SF AIDS Foundation AIDS Hotline (800) 367-AIDS

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)