The Trans Lifeline 1 (877) 565-8860 is staffed with trans peer counselors. They are available 24/7.
The Trevor Project: Provide information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round. If you are a young person in crisis, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, 1 (866) 488-7386.
www.thetrevorproject.org/
TrevorText: A confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, over text messages. Text START to 678-678.
Lighthouse: A peer-to-peer social support group for LGBTQ youth and their allies. Our meetings are relaxed and social in nature. A complimentary supper is served in a safe, confidential setting. For more info on meetings and events, click the link below.
www.kidsincrisis.org/get-help/lighthouse/
CLOONAN GSA
The Cloonan GSA (Genders & Sexuality Alliance) is a student-run organization whose mission is to unite LGBTQ+ and allied students to build community and organize around issues impacting them within Cloonan and the community. The GSA has branches at all three high schools in Stamford, which hosts educational events throughout the middle and high schools. We believe every student deserves to feel welcomed, safe and free to be their authentic selves at school. It is important to note that students do not need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community to join this club. Students who identify as an ally or want more information are encouraged to join. For more information on joining the GSA, see Mrs. Ballantoni or Ms. Evans.
**In 2016, the GSA formally changed their name to Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network (formerly Gay-Straight Alliance Network).
The Trevor Project: Provide information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round. If you are a young person in crisis, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, 1 (866) 488-7386.
www.thetrevorproject.org/
TrevorText: A confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, over text messages. Text START to 678-678.
Lighthouse: A peer-to-peer social support group for LGBTQ youth and their allies. Our meetings are relaxed and social in nature. A complimentary supper is served in a safe, confidential setting. For more info on meetings and events, click the link below.
www.kidsincrisis.org/get-help/lighthouse/
CLOONAN GSA
The Cloonan GSA (Genders & Sexuality Alliance) is a student-run organization whose mission is to unite LGBTQ+ and allied students to build community and organize around issues impacting them within Cloonan and the community. The GSA has branches at all three high schools in Stamford, which hosts educational events throughout the middle and high schools. We believe every student deserves to feel welcomed, safe and free to be their authentic selves at school. It is important to note that students do not need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community to join this club. Students who identify as an ally or want more information are encouraged to join. For more information on joining the GSA, see Mrs. Ballantoni or Ms. Evans.
**In 2016, the GSA formally changed their name to Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network (formerly Gay-Straight Alliance Network).
DONATE TO OUR PRIDE MONTH
Our GSA members have started planning for Pride Month. We plan to donate LGBTQ+ books to the school library to add more inclusive reading opportunities for students. They are going to hand out ally stickers to staff and students who want to show their support of the queer community. They are also going to set up a booth to distribute pride flags and preferred pronoun stickers. Our hope is to also create a "Born This Way" selfie station so students and staff can both show support and represent their authentic selves. The wall flag in our donors cart will be hung in our main lobby for all to see!
For more information and to donate, click the link below.
Our GSA members have started planning for Pride Month. We plan to donate LGBTQ+ books to the school library to add more inclusive reading opportunities for students. They are going to hand out ally stickers to staff and students who want to show their support of the queer community. They are also going to set up a booth to distribute pride flags and preferred pronoun stickers. Our hope is to also create a "Born This Way" selfie station so students and staff can both show support and represent their authentic selves. The wall flag in our donors cart will be hung in our main lobby for all to see!
For more information and to donate, click the link below.
PARENT/GUARDIAN RESOURCES
PFLAG Norfolk- Our local chapter focuses on support for those family and friends who are dedicated to supporting their LGBTQ+ loved ones. At the present, most of our active participants have offspring of all ages who identify as transgender, nonbinary or queer/questioning. However, everyone in need of support is very welcome to attend.
www.pflagnorwalk.org/
MY KID IS GAY- has resources and support for parents of LGBTQ kids.
www.mykidisgay.com/
www.pflagnorwalk.org/
MY KID IS GAY- has resources and support for parents of LGBTQ kids.
www.mykidisgay.com/
