LGBTQ+
Did you know? 45% of high school students in Ventura County who identified as LGBTQ+ said that they have considered suicide.
LGBTQ+ refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and other sexual and gender identities. LGBTQ+ teens and adults can feel isolated and misunderstood, and are at a higher risk for bullying and suicide. Support for teens is available through GSA, anti-bullying and related school clubs as well as the resources listed below.
BUILDING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT IN OUR COMMUNITY
In November 2015, Ventura County Behavioral Health's Pride Project hosted a community planning forum to address the needs of LGBTQ+ teens in our community. The overwhelming consensus from both teens and adults was that although there are more local resources than most people realize, more are needed, and that sharing information about them is key.
Let's all commit to working together to share information, increase support and make a difference in our community!
State & National Resources
The Trevor Project Lifeline
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
Call 1-866-488-7386
text START to 678-678
or web chat: thetrevorproject.org
Free • 24/7 • Confidential
Trans Lifeline
Transgender suicide prevention and crisis support
translifeline.org
1-877-565-8860
California Youth Crisis Line
Help with issues including medical care, dating violence, sexual assault, runaway resources and homelessness
youthcrisisline.org
1-800-843-5200 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging:
lgbtagingcenter.org
SAGE (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders)
sageusa.org
Transgender Aging Network
forge-forward.org/aging
Diversity Collective
Community resource center, programs, and events
Free rapid confidential HIV testing
diversitycollective.org
(805) 619-LGBT (5428)
info@diversitycollective.org
One Step a la Vez
Teen support in the Santa Clara Valley, Fillmore & Piru, including drop-in center
myonestep.org
421 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA 93015
Email: info@myonestep.org
(805) 625-7066
