Resources Available at Stonewall Youth
Peer Support: During Drop-Ins and Peer Support Group, youth are welcome to have convos about what they are going through: questions about gender identity, struggles with substance abuse or homelessness; relationship issues: how to find a job or get financial aid for college; family issues; school issues; experiences with abuse, hate, neglect, or violence; how to ask someone on a date — basically, whatever you need to talk about! This is a time to get whatever kind of support you want: an attentive listener, feedback, assistance, suggestions, referrals to other resources, and so much more. It’s up to you.
Free stuff: We do our best to make free necessities available to low-income queer and trans youth, including food, bus passes, gender-affirming items (such as cosmetics, wigs, and binders), clothes, school and creative items (such as notebooks and art supplies), and more. Here’s a request form for youth to use for essential items. Questions? Contact us.
During drop-ins, youth can use computers and music equipment, attend workshops, play music equipment, play board games and online games, make art with our supplies, and peruse our library. And there’s so much more!
art by Ashley Uananiau Lukashevsky
Click on the picture if you want to do a quick quiz that ReachOut suggests may assist you to “slow down, take a breath and reflect on how you’re dealing with everything.”
Crisis Clinic (serves Thurston and Mason Counties)
Phone: 360-586-2800
Youth Line: 360-586-2777
Trans Lifeline Crisis hotline for trans folx.
(877) 565-8860 (US)
(877) 330-6366 (CANADA)
Trevor Project
Helpline (24-hour suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth: 1-866-488-7386
TrevorTEXT (24-hour confidential texting with Trevor Project counselor): Text START to 678678
Trevor Chat (24-hour online instant messaging with Trevor Project counselor) Click here
In addition to their hotline, the Trevor Project offers necessary information and advice via their Coming Out Handbook, a guide for the mental health support of Black LGBTQ+ youth, and their guide to being an ally to transgender and nonbinary youth. Everyone benefits from reading all three.
Thrive Lifeline “If you are an underrepresented individual (person of color, LGBTQIA+, person living with disabilities, and/or other marginalized identities), and experiencing obstacles because of (or simply have questions about) your identity, we want to help you navigate those. Please text “THRIVE” to begin your conversation with us 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Support hotline available anytime, day or night. Or chat with a real person at Lifeline Crisis Chat. Phone: 1 (800) 273-8255
LGBT National Youth Talkline Confidential peer support for the LGBTQ and questioning community ages 25 and younger. Telephone, online private one-to-one chat, and email support, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the U.S. Phone: 800-246-7743 Email: help@LGBThotline.org
BlackLine 24/7 Text or Call Hotline: a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing, and affirming the lived experiences to folx who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. Phone: 1 (800) 604-5841
We R Native is a comprehensive and excellent health resource by and for Native youth. They don’t have a crisis hotline, but they offer some great support for youth experiencing a crisis, including written suggestions, a way to communicate with a supportive person about your situation via email, and they suggest the 24/7 services offered in this video
SafePlace (Olympia) SafePlace is a local advocacy agency and confidential shelter for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. They have a 24-hour help-line, and can offer support, advocacy, and information for survivors of all genders and sexual orientations. They also offer resources in Spanish. SafePlace Crisis Line: (360)754-6300. Office Line: (360)786-8754 TTY: 711 TTY: (360) 943-6703
Now Matters Now: DBT (Dialectical behavioral therapy) for Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Free training, information on DBT.
National Runaway Safe-line (Not LGBTQ+ specific) Confidential hotline for youth who are “runaways” and/or are homeless. Has a 24/7 phone line and a live chat option. Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY
DeQH (Desi LGBTQ+ Helpline for Queer South Asians). DeQH is a coalition based in the U.S. DeQH offers free, confidential, culturally sensitive peer support, information, and resources by telephone for LGBTQ South Asian individuals, families, and friends around the globe. Phone: (908) 367-3374
ReachOut: This Australian online mental health resource doesn’t have a hotline available for youth outside of Australia but has some great resources and information for youth experiencing struggles.
Resources by and for Trans and Nonbinary Folx
Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound (DAPS) “Serves Washington State's Transgender, Non-Binary, Genderfluid, Gender Non-Conforming, Agender, Intersex, Two-Spirit, and Questioning population through direct service. We strive to meet as many of the needs of these individuals as possible by providing support groups to give them a safe space to learn and grow as their authentic selves, financial need programs, individual and community advocacy, and HRT supply kit programs.”
New Boyz Club A trans and genderqueer support and discussion group that meets every other Monday 7pm-9pm in-person and on zoom, 18+ (contact for location).
Gender Spectrum: Information resource page
Ingersoll Gender Center Is “an organization by and for transgender and gender-nonconforming people providing mutual support through peer-led support groups, advocating in navigating resources, community organizing, and education — all in the pursuit of our collective self-determination.” Offers remote support groups on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Contact eliza@ingersollgendercenter.org for meeting info and links. Phone: (206) 849-7859 Email: info@ingersollgendercenter.org
Transgender Law Center “From employment and housing discrimination to criminalization and violence, transgender people are often forced to engage with a legal system that wasn’t built for us. Even something as basic as correcting our identity documents to reflect who we truly are can be a confusing, overwhelming, and isolating process. By maintaining a robust collection of resources and publications, TLC does our best to guide you through some of the more common legal challenges and questions transgender people encounter. If you can’t find an answer in our publications, our Legal Help Desk is here to respond to your questions and refer you to other resources and members of our pro bono network for support. Phone: (510) 587-9696 Collect phone line for people in prison and detention: (510) 380-8229 Email: info@transgenderlawcenter.org
The Brown Boi Project Located in Oakland, California. “The Brown Boi Project is a community of people working across race and gender to eradicate sexism, homophobia and transphobia and create healthy frameworks of masculinity and change.” Phone: +1 (510) 761-8973 Email: info@brownboiproject.org
LGBTQ+ College Student Guide Choosing the right school is vital for every college-bound student, but it can be more challenging for those who identify as LGBTQ+. This guide provides prospective students and their families with tools to identify the right schools, an overview of common challenges, tips for applying, and details on the federal laws that protect LGBTQ students
Resources by and for QTPOC (Queer & Trans People of Color)
Black Transman Inc Black Transmen Inc (BTMI) is the First National Non-Profit Organization of African American transmen solely focused on acknowledgment, equality, social advocacy and empowering transmen with resources to aid in a healthy transition and human experience. Phone: (855) 454-9310
DeQH (Desi LGBTQ Helpline for Queer South Asians) A coalition based in the U.S. DeQH offers free, confidential, culturally sensitive peer support, information, and resources by telephone for LGBTQ South Asian individuals, families, and friends around the globe!
The Brown Boi Project Located in Oakland, California. “The Brown Boi Project is a community of people working across race and gender to eradicate sexism, homophobia and transphobia and create healthy frameworks of masculinity and change.” Phone: +1 (510) 761-8973 Email: info@brownboiproject.org
We R Native: “We are a comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content and stories about the topics that matter most to us. We strive to promote holistic health and positive growth in our local communities and nation at large.” This excellent site includes articles and stories by and for 2SLGBTQ+ youth. The site contains over 330 health and wellness pages and offers free downloads of posters, coloring books, and factsheets. They also have many great videos on YouTube.
Native Youth Sexual Health Network: A grassroots network of indigenous youth and intergenerational relatives that works across issues around reproductive health, rights and justice. “We are youth-led, but value the support of our intergenerational circles of relatives to do our work. Some of our areas of work include HIV/AIDS awareness, culturally safe sex education, #landback advocacy, Midwifery and Birth Justice, as well as Two-Spirit/Gender and Sexuality Education. Our network spans Turtle Island, creating space to engage with everything and anything that we know to affect our bodies, minds and spirits.” Email: info@nativeyouthsexualhealth.com
NW Two-Spirit Society A private facebook group. This group is open to those who identify as Two-Spirit. Two-Spirit people being those who are Aboriginal/First Nation/Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native AND Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender. “NWTSS' Mission is to educate society regarding First Nation and Two-Spirit histories and traditions, to ensure community cohesion through the promotion of health, Two-Spirit visibility, and to provide training and outreach to the Native and non-Native communities of the Northwest.”
National Center for Black Equity. The mission of the National Center for Black Equity is to promote a multinational LGBT network dedicated to improving health and wellness opportunities, economic empowerment, and equal rights while promoting individual and collective work, responsibility, and self-determination.
INCITE! Women, Gender Non- Conforming, and Trans people of Color Against Violence is a national activist organization of radical feminists of color advancing a movement to end violence against women of color and our communities through direct action, critical dialogue, and grassroots organizing.
NQAPIA (National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance) The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance is a federation of LGBTQ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander organizations. NQAPIA seeks to build the capacity of local LGBT AAPI organizations, invigorate grassroots organizing, develop leadership, and challenge homophobia, racism, and anti-immigrant bias. Email: info@nqapia.org
QWOCMAP (Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project) Promotes the creation, exhibition and distribution of new films/videos that address the vital social justice issues that concern queer women of color and our communities, authentically reflect our life stories, and build community through art and activism. Phone: (415) 752-0868 Email: info@qwocmap.org
Trans Women of Color Collective TWOCC is a grass-roots funded global initiative created to offer opportunities for trans people of color, their families, and their comrades to engage in healing, foster kinship, and build community. They strive to educate and empower each other through sharing skills, knowledge, and resources as we build towards the liberation of all oppressed people.
This image and many resources for Indigenous youth can be found on We R Native
Resources for Indigenous Youth
CRISIS LINES
Native Youth Crisis Hotline through YANAN (You Are Not Alone Network): 1-877-209-1266
ONLINE RESOURCES
Sovereign Bodies Institute - focuses on indigenous victims of violence and family members of MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous People), offers virtual art therapy circles, support line (phone and text), teletherapy, and direct services for indigenous survivors and MMIP families. * As of September 8, 2023, SBI's Services program is on pause. They are still providing case advocacy and healing resources to families and survivors - please contact SBI with questions regarding what support they are able to provide you. *
We R Native - For Native Youth by Native Youth. Offers resources ranging from info on Indigenous History, Native Pride, Safer Sex and Health Information, Relationships and Dating Info, and anonymous intergenerational advice options through “Ask Your Relative”.
YANAN - The You Are Not Alone Network: This website offers a Native Youth Crisis Hotline. The site also includes videos, information on state and national resources, elder’s wisdom, an illustrated story, and videos.
Native Youth Sexual Health Network: A grassroots network of indigenous youth and intergenerational relatives that works across issues around reproductive health, rights and justice. “We are youth-led, but value the support of our intergenerational circles of relatives to do our work. Some of our areas of work include HIV/AIDS awareness, culturally safe sex education, #landback advocacy, Midwifery and Birth Justice, as well as Two-Spirit/Gender and Sexuality Education. Our network spans Turtle Island, creating space to engage with everything and anything that we know to affect our bodies, minds and spirits.” Email: info@nativeyouthsexualhealth.com
LOCAL & STATE RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH
Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound (DAPS) “serves Washington State's Transgender, Non-Binary, Genderfluid, Gender Non-Conforming, Agender, Intersex, Two-Spirit, and Questioning population through direct service. We strive to meet as many of the needs of these individuals as possible by providing support groups to give them a safe space to learn and grow as their authentic selves, financial need programs, individual and community advocacy, and HRT supply kit programs.”
Mpowerment Mpowerment aims to mobilize young gay and bisexual men to build a healthy community, form positive social connections, and promote safer sex. They also offer free HIV testing.
Partners in Prevention Education (Olympia) PiPE’s mission: “To engage homeless and at risk youth, LGBTQQIA youth, and adult allies in the elimination of sexual violence, bias & hate crimes as they contribute to homelessness and as it exists in street culture. We achieve this through social change work, violence prevention education, and survivor support services including advocacy, therapy and support groups.” Offers advocacy, holistic services, and drop-ins services. Address: 1009 State Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506 Email: info@pipeolympia.org
Pizza Klatch (Thurston County) Pizza Klatch offers lunchtime support groups with trained facilitators for LGBTQ+ high school students at 11 high schools throughout Thurston County. They also offer training and workshops. Phone: (360) 339-7574 Address: 312 4th Ave. E. Olympia, WA. 98501
POWER (Olympia) POWER (Parents Organizing for Welfare and Economic Rights) is an organization of low-income parents and allies advocating for a strong social safety net while working toward a world where children and caregiving are truly valued, and the devastation of poverty has been eradicated. Local phone: (360) 352 – 9716 Toll free: 866 – 343 – 9716 Email: info@mamapower.org Address: 309 5th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501
SAGE (Olympia) Services and Advocacy for GLBT+ Elders aims to promote the wellness of GLBT+ elders in the Thurston County area with a range of referrals, services, and other activities. Mailing address: PO Box 2659, Olympia, WA 98507-2659
Community Youth Services “Empowers youth to meet their goals for safety, stability, belonging and success by providing a continuum of individualized services and advocacy.” CYS has an array of programs, including Rosie’s Place shelter for houseless youth, support groups, therapy, housing, rent assistance, employment programs and more.
Lambert House Activities, drop-ins, and support for LGBTQ+ Youth in Seattle. Offers in-person and online groups for LGBTQ+ youth. Phone: 206-322-2515 Address: 1818 15th Ave Seattle, WA 98112
Northwest Network LGBTQ+ domestic abuse/interpersonal violence hotline and support in Seattle Phone: 206-568-7777 Email: info@nwnetwork.org
Camp Ten Trees Summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth in Seattle! Phone: 206-288-9568 Email: info@camptentrees.org
Oasis Drop-in center for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14-24 in Tacoma/Pierce County. Phone: 253-671-2838 Email: oasisyouthcenter@gmail.com
Triple Point, Vancouver Support for LGBTQ+ youth in Vancouver, WA. Phone: (360) 214-2893 Email: hillary.magallanez@chs-wa.org
Triple Point, Walla Walla Support for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18 in Walla Walla, WA. Phone: 509-529-2130 ext 118 Email: cedar.green@chs-wa.org
Odyssey Youth Center Support for LGBTQ+ youth in Spokane, WA. Offers in-person drop-ins for youth and adults, along with a discord server open on Tuesdays.
Phone: (360) 325-3637 Email: odyssey@odysseyyouth.org
The Space LGBTQ+ Youth Center in Yakima, WA. Phone: (509) 574-4216
Resources for Parents and Guardians
Strong Family Alliance: “Strong Family Alliance is an organization with a simple mission – to save lives and preserve families by helping children come out and parents become informed supporters and allies. We give parents and LGBTQ people accurate information, insights on this challenging transition for both parents and children, ways to keep LGBTQ children safe and healthy, and encouragement for parents to lead with love and solve problems over time. We provide a non-political, research-based source of information and guidance to help build understanding and strong relationships.”
PFLAG (National): “PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. With over 400 chapters and 200,000 members and supporters crossing multiple generations of families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas across America, PFLAG is committed to creating a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed.”
PFLAG (Olympia): Provides support for parents, family, friends, significant others, etc. of LGBTQ+ people. Meets on the second Sunday of the month from 2pm-4pm at First United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia
(enter on 5th Ave. side). Phone: (360) 628-8412 Email: info@pflag-olympia.org
Gender Spectrum Works to create gender-sensitive and inclusive environments for all youth and offers a lot of info for parents and guardians.
TransParent: "TransParent envisions a world that honors and affirms the transgender experience. Our mission is to bring compassionate support to parents and caregivers navigating complex issues faced by gender-expansive individuals."
Family Acceptance Project: “The Family Acceptance Project is a research, intervention, education and policy initiative to prevent health and mental health risks for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified (LGBTQ) children and youth, including suicide, homelessness, drug use and HIV — in the context of their families, cultures and faith communities. We use a research-based, culturally grounded approach to help ethnically, racially and religiously diverse families learn to support their LGBTQ children.” Email: fap@sfsu.edu
Image borrowed from the Queer Cultural Center
Know Your Rights!
Know Your Rights as an LGBTQ+ person (Lamda Legal) Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
Transgender Law Center: “From employment and housing discrimination to criminalization and violence, transgender people are often forced to engage with a legal system that wasn’t built for us. Even something as basic as correcting our identity documents to reflect who we truly are can be a confusing, overwhelming, and isolating process. By maintaining a robust collection of resources and publications, TLC does our best to guide you through some of the more common legal challenges and questions transgender people encounter. "If you can’t find an answer in our publications, our Legal Help Desk is here to respond to your questions and refer you to other resources and members of our pro bono network for support.”
Know Your Rights in School (Southern Poverty Law Center) A guide on the rights of students in school including civil protections for queer and trans students. “The SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people.”
Know Your Rights as a K-12 public school student in Washington state (American Civil Liberties Union, WA state) Guide on the rights of public school students in Washington state, including civil protections for queer and trans students. Can provide legal help and referrals. “Youth are often told that they don’t have the same rights as adults. In some cases, that’s true. But despite some restrictions, youth do have rights. And for many questions that come up at school, your rights are part of the answer. It takes courage and determination to stand up for your rights. But it is worth it and there are people who can support you when you do! If you have questions about your rights at school, or want help in protecting your rights, call the ACLU to see if we can help. You can reach us at 206.624.2180 or through our website.” Phone: (206) 624-2180 (available 10am - 1pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)
Know Your Rights as a Tenant in WA state: Washington State Tenant’s Union. Guide on your rights as a tenant in Washington State. Provides non-attorney tenant counseling via phone Monday through Friday (check their website for exact times). Tenant Rights Hotline Phone: (206) 723-0500
Washington Law Help: A library of free "know your rights" articles, videos, court forms and do-it-yourself packets covering many common legal issues such as family law, housing, public benefits and money/debt problems for Washington State.
Guide to the WA State Law Against Discrimination regarding sexual orientation and gender identity Guide from the Washington State Human Rights Commission.
Northwest Justice Project: NJP provides legal assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals needing help with civil (non-criminal) legal problems in Washington state. Eviction Help Hotline: 1 (855) 657-8387
Lavender Rights Project Elevates the power, autonomy, and leadership of the Black intersex & gender diverse community through intersectional legal and social services. “We utilize the law as an organizing principle to affirm our civil rights and self-determination.” Phone: (206) 639-7955
Know Your Rights when you’ve been stopped by the police (ACLU) Guide on your rights when interacting with law enforcement put together by the ACLU.
What To Do When Encountering Questions from Law Enforcement Guide on your rights when being questioned by law enforcement put together by the ACLU.
Know Your Rights: Police Interactions for Black and Brown People (ACLU): Guide put together by the ACLU on your rights when interacting with law enforcement informed by the history of law enforcement and the different treatment that Black and Brown people are subject to by the police.
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS: SPEECH, WALKOUTS, AND OTHER PROTESTS Guide put together by the ACLU on the rights of students: speech, walkouts, and other protests. “If you’re a K-12 public school student, you don’t check your constitutional rights at the school doors. For example, you don’t lose your right to free speech just by walking into school. You have the right to speak out, hand out flyers and petitions, and wear expressive clothing in school — as long as you don’t disrupt the functioning of the school or violate the school’s content-neutral policies. What counts as “disruptive” will vary by context, but a school disagreeing with your position or thinking your speech is controversial or in “bad taste” is not enough to qualify.”
Know Your Rights as a Protester (ACLU) Guide put together by the ACLU on your rights as a protestor and/or organizer of a protest.
Protest Resilience Tool Kit Guide on your rights as a protester and/or organizer of a protest.
“The Paths (Re)Membered Project centers the Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ community — its strengths, resiliences, and histories — in our movement toward health equity.”
Image from the original cover of Love after the End: An Anthology of Two Spirit & Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction, by Joshua Whitehead and contributors Darcie Little Badger, Mari Kurisato, Kai Minosh Pyle, David Alexander Robertson, jaye simpson, and more. In this anthology, “these visionary authors show how queer Indigenous communities can bloom and thrive through utopian narratives that detail the vivacity and strength of 2SQness throughout its plight in the maw of settler colonialism’s histories.” Joshua Whitehead and several Love after the End contributors share and discuss their work on this video.