Books on LGBT Youth at the UCSF Library
GLBTQ : the survival guide for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning teens by Call Number: HQ76.25 .H84 2011ISBN: 9781575423630Publication Date: 2011Helpful and direct, this resource for young people covers homophobia, coming out, school, GLBTQ friends, dating and relationships, sex and staying healthy, religion, transgender options, work and college.
Sexual orientation in child and adolescent health care by Call Number: RJ47.7 .P47 2002ISBN: 0306467615Publication Date: 2002Explores stigma about sexual orientation and gender identity in lives of children and adolescents, and supportive physical and mental health care within and beyond the health professional community.
Lesbian & gay youth : care & counseling by Call Number: RJ101.3 .R9 1998ISBN: 0231111908Publication Date: 1998Provides guidelines for care and counseling of LGBT youth, and reviews research on LGBT health, identity development, and peer and family issues.
Gay youth [videorecording] by Call Number: HQ76.3 .U5 G38 2006ISBN: B00000I1WOPublication Date: Originally released in 1992.Though slightly dated, this moving documentary explores the isolation and vulnerability of LGBT youth, and how acceptance and support makes a difference for young people.- Gay and lesbian youth : expressions of identity by Call Number: HQ76.25 .S38 1990ISBN: 1560320370Publication Date: 1990
LGBT Youth Organizations and Resources
- Trevor ProjectA national 24-hour free and confidential suicide prevention hotline for LGBT, queer or questioning youth. All calls are handled by trained counselors.
- Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)A national education organization seeking to ensure safe schools for all students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. GLSEN offers resources to educators and students for developing school climates where difference is valued for creating a vibrant and diverse community.
- Dimensions Clinic (San Francisco)Low cost health services for queer, transgender, and questioning youth aged 12-25.
- LGBT National Youth Talk LineToll-free 1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743). Free and confidential.
- Youth of Color: At Disproportionate Risk of Negative Sexual Health OutcomesPublished by Advocates for Youth, this fact sheet on increasing HIV and STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) rates among young people of color recommends reproductive justice, gender-specific and other interventions, and using peer influence within social networks.
- Matthew's PlaceIn memory of Matthew Shepard, this website offers coming out information, and resources on spirituality, safe spaces, and youth services.
- Family Education Information Booklets (Family Acceptance Project)Resources on how families can help support their LGBT children are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, as well as a version geared to families of Latter Day Saints faith background. Published by the Family Acceptance Project at San Francisco State University, these booklets have been designated as a best practice resource for LGBT youth suicide prevention. Download is free, but an email address and zip code are requested.