PFLAG Florence, Oregon

Web Resources for LGBT, Family & Friends

Parents, Families &Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) https://pflag.org

The national PFLAG website offers a wealth of information including:

Find a PFLAG chapter. PFLAG chapters exist in every state. If you are looking for a chapter outside of the Florence Oregon area: Find a Chapter – PFLAG

Need some terminology? Here’s where to start: PFLAG National Glossary – PFLAG

Publications: Download a variety of pamphlets and other information: Find Resources – PFLAG

Trans Life Line https://www.translifeline.org

US: (877) 565-8860 CANADA: (877) 330-6366

The line is staffed by transgender people and is entirely dedicated to the trans community.

It’s open every day for 18 hours: Pacific time: 8 am to 2 am

Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) www.glsen.org

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Established in 1990, 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. For information on GLSEN’s research, educational resources, public policy advocacy, student organizing programs and educator training initiatives, visit www.glsen.org

Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Human Rights Campaign (hrc.org)

* Aging

* Coming Out

* Hate Crimes

* Health

* Int’l Rights & Immigration

* Marriage & Relationships

* Military

* Parenting

* People of Color

* Religion & Faith

* Straight Supporters

* Transgender

* Welcoming Schools

* Workplace

* Youth & Campus

http://www.hrc.org/issues/coming_out.asp

A Resource Guide to Coming Out

A Straight Guide to GLBT Americans

Coming Out as Transgender

Resource Guide to Coming Out for African Americans

To find information concerning youth:

http://www.hrc.org/issues/youth_and_campus_activism.asp

The organizations listed here are just a few of the hundreds of groups that exist to support LGBT people and their allies and provide services to the community.

Bisexual Resource Center

http://www.biresource.org

(617) 424-9595

COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere)

www.colage.org

(415) 861-5437

Family Pride Coalition

www.familypride.org

(202) 331-5015

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)

www.glaad.org

(323) 933-2240