Advocacy:

www.aclutx.org defends and preserves the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
www.lambdalegal.org Lambda’s mission is to safeguard and advance the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation.


Student Organizing:
www.glsen.org/jumpstart a guide to jumpstart your GSA
www.campusactivism.org an activist tool and database for a plethora of causes
www.soundout.org/activism.html SoundOut is an expert assistance program focused on promoting Student Voice and Meaningful Student Involvement throughout education.
www.gsanetwork.org A California-based National Network supporting youth leadership and connecting school based GSAs to each other and to resources. Many great tools on their website!
www.fiercenyc.org Fierce is a membership-based organization building the power of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth of color in New York

Hotlines for LGBTQ youth:
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender national hotline (1-888-843-4564)
GLBT Hate crimes Hotline 1-800-686- HATE
LYRIC youth talk line 1-800-246-7743
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) Legal helpline 1-800-528-6257
National LGBT youth hotline 1-800-246-PRIDE
The National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUNWAY
National suicide prevention helpline 1-800-273-TALK
Peer listening line for LGBT Youth 1-800-399-PEER
The Trevor life line 866-4-U-TREVOR 1-800-488-7386

Starting a GSA:
www.ACLU.org/lgbt-rights-hiv-aids/tips-starting-gsa tips on starting a GSA
www.gsanetwork.org/resources Order videos and posters, find information on your legal rights, and download important research and reports that can help you advocate for change in your school.
http://texasgsa.org/documents/GSA_tool_kit.pdf

Trans*gender, Gender Identity, & Gender Expression Resources:

transgenderlawcenter.org/pdf/beyond_the_binary.pdf Beyond the Binary:  A Toolkit for Gender Identity Activism in Schools
www.genderspectrum.org Gender Spectrum provides education, training and support to help create a gender sensitive and inclusive environment for all children and teens.
www.gendertalk.com/info/resource/trans-youth.shtml provides a few different sources of support, advocacy and direction, with a list of sites.
www.queertransmen.org a general website, providing info and perspective on a variety of topics including sex health, relationships and additional links and resources.

www.thegenderbook.com A fun, colorful, comunity-based resource which illustrates the diversity of gender - a sort of gender 101 for everyone.

Texas Statewide LGBTQQIA Organizations:
www.allgo.org allgo works to create and sustain a statewide network of queer people of color activists, groups, organizations and allies, which through nourishment of relationships, grassroots organizing and artistic expression can radically transform systems and policies toward a collective liberation
www.equalitytexas.org advocates and lobbies for the elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
www.transtexas.org The Transgender Education Network of Texas is an organization dedicated to furthering the education of gender diversity in the State of Texas.

Queer People of Color Organizations and Resources:
www.allgo.org allgo works to create and sustain a statewide network of queer people of color activists, groups, organizations and allies, which through nourishment of relationships, grassroots organizing and artistic expression can radically transform systems and policies toward a collective liberation
www.bapd.org/kpeoor-1.html a list of people of color organizations
www.fiercenyc.org Fierce is a membership-based organization building the power of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth of color in New York


Sexism:
www.connexions.org/CxLibrary/CxHeading13441.htm a database of texts both online and in print, about sexism
www.understandingprejudice.org/links/sexism.htm a collection of comprehensive links, texts and surveys

Classism:
www.classism.org/about Class Action provides a dynamic framework and analysis, as well as a safe space, for people of all backgrounds to identify and address issues of class and classism.
www.classmatters.org a website on classism, cross class alliances and community organizing.

Safer Sex:
www.plannedparenthood.org women’s health and safety, prevention of unintended pregnancies, and advancement of the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible choices
www.aids.about.com/od/safersexresources/Safer_Sex_Resources.htm a compilation of resources that deal with sex inquiries
www.ourbodiesourselves.org/book/links.asp?topicID=67 a collection of helpful safer sex web links

Scholarships and financial aid:
www.thepointfoundation.org Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring, leadership training and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression
www.hrc.org/resources/entry/scholarship-database a database of scholarships for LGBT students
www.finaid.org/otheraid/gay.phtml a number of scholarships available to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students. These scholarships offer a variety of criteria for eligibility
www.community.pflag.org/page.aspx?pid=370 a list of scholarships

Resources for Parents & Allies
www.pflag.org Promotes the health and well-being of LGBT peope, their families, and their friends through support, education, and advocacy.