Resources

Connecticut is home to many Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs). These alliances offer a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people and their allies to meet and discuss sexual orientation and gender issues, gather information, and find strength and support among their peers.

2019 Youth Resource Guide (including the most recent list of GSAs).

If you know of a GSA that we do not have listed, or would like to update information on an existing group, please send us the information so we can update our database.

Along with maintaining a listing of GSAs across Connecticut, True Colors also offers periodic GSA Summits. All youth and GSA advisors are encouraged to attend.

Links

Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

GLAD is New England’s leading legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression.

Gay & Lesbian National Hotline: GLNH is a non-profit organization which provide a vital service to our community by providing nationwide toll-free peer-counseling, information and referrals. GLNH is open Monday through Friday 6pm-10pm and Saturday noon-5pm EST

GLSEN: The Connecticut Chapter of the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Networkis the largest national organization working to end anti-gay bias in America’s public, private and parochial schools.

National Association for Multicultural Education: Renewing the Dream Through Multicultural Education: Sharing Power, Valuing Culture, and Achieving Social Justice.

The National Black Justice Coalition is a civil rights organization of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and our allies dedicated to fostering equality by fighting racism and homophobia. The Coalition advocates for social justice by educating and mobilizing opinion leaders, including elected officials, clergy, and media, with a focus on Black communities.

College Guide for Current and Prospective LGBT Students.

Reading Material

Reading material for LGBT Persons, Their Friends, and Their Families

We have tried to list a number of books about coming out, LGBT parenting, creating families, finding support, children’s books with LGBT themes, LGBT issues in schools, Bisexuality, and Trans issues. If you know of any other books you would like to see listed, please contact us and let us know. Clicking on the title of any book will link you to amazon.com where you can get more information or purchase the book.

Categories:

Personal Stories

*Personal Stories Coming Soon*

Articles

Am I Gay? A Guide for People Who Question Their Sexual Orientation
Coming Out to Your Parents
Cyberbullying: Protecting LGTB Teens
Queer Youth Advice for Educators: How to Respect and Protect Your Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students
Overview of Lesbian and Gay Parenting, Adoption and Foster Care
The Risk of Addiction in the Transgender Community: Embracing Your Identity While Coping with Addiction
Finding the Gender Pronoun That’s Right for You
Gay Support: Where to Find LGBT Help and Support Groups
HIV & the LGBT Community
STIs – A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men

PFLAG

PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays):

National Office
Website: www.pflag.org
Phone: (202) 467-8180

Hartford Area
Email: pflaghartford@gmail.com
Phone: (860) 305-2743
Website: www.pflaghartford.org

Southeastern CT Area
Email: pflagsect@snet.net
Phone: (860) 447-0884

Norwalk Parents Support Group
Email: pflag.spot@gmail.com

TransPACT (Parents of Connecticut’s Transgender Youth) Support Group
Email: imdonny@yahoo.com
Phone: (203) 376-8089

Community Centers

Triangle Community Center
Address: 618 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
Phone: (203) 853-0600
Website: www.ctgay.org

New Haven Gay and Lesbian Community Center
Address: 84 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: (203) 387-2252
Email: nhglccweb@aol.com
Website: www.nhglcc.org

News Magazines

(Note: Metroline includes explicit personal ads which may not be appropriate for younger audiences)

The Advocate (National)
Website: www.advocate.com

Curve The Best Selling Lesbian Magazine (National)
Phone: (800) 705-0070
Website: www.curvemag.com

POZ Magazine – News & Info for people living with HIV/AIDS
Website: www.poz.com

Out (National)
Website: www.out.com

Hotline Numbers

The Trevor Project – LGBT youth suicide/crisis intervention
Phone: (866) 4-U-Trevor
Availability: 24 Hours

Infoline (CT) – Suicide/Crises intervention
Phone: 211
Availability: 24 hours

National Help Center – Peer counseling
Phone: (888) 843-4564
Website: www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org
Availability: M-F evenings; Saturday afternoon

Youth Talk Line
Phone: (800) 246-7743
Availability: Mon-Sat 9:30 pm to midnight (Eastern Time)

Fenway Peer Listening Line
Phone: (800) 399-PEER
Availability: Mon-Fri, 4-10PM

Fenway Helpline
Phone: (888) 340-4528
Availability: Mon-Fri 6-10PM; Sat-Sun 5-10PM

The Network – Ending abuse in LGBT communities
Phone: (617) 742-4911

National (Youth + Children) Dating Abuse Helpline
(866) 331-9474

GLBTQ Domestic Violence Project 24 hr Hotline
(800) 832-1901

Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project
(800) 832-1901

National Domestic Violence Hotline Number
800-799-SAFE (7233)