LGBTIQ Youth: Isolation
Q: I feel really alone and I have suicidal thoughts.
Q: I hate being single! How can I find someone?
Q: I'm the only gay person of color in my area, and I've
faced some racism from gay youth here. What can I do?
Q: I'm from a small town and don't know anyone else who
is LGBTIQ. I'm feeling really alone. How can I meet other
people like me?
Q. I feel really alone and I have suicidal thoughts.
A. You aren't alone and there is help for you! If you're
thinking of ending your life, call the Trevor Project at
1-866-4-U-Trevor (1-866-488-7387), 24/7. It's specifically
for LGBTIQ youth in crisis.
There is also the National Hopeline Network, 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Q. I hate being single! How can I find someone?
A. A great way of finding LGBTIQ teens in your area is to go to youth group meetings. For youth
groups in the Boulder County area, go to:
www.boulderpride.org/
But don't worry if you're single - we've all been there!
It just means you haven't met the right person yet, but you
will.
Q. I'm the only gay person of color in my area, and I've
faced some racism from gay youth here. What can I do?
A. There are allies and other LGBTIQ people of color in
Boulder County that want to help. Start with the local
LGBTIQ Community Center first at
www.boulderpride.org.
They can also refer you to some great resources for LGBTIQ
youth of color.
Q. I'm from a small town and don't know anyone else who
is LGBTIQ. I'm feeling really alone. How can I meet other
people like me?
A. Living in a rural area can be a challenging experience
for someone who's LGBTIQ and wants to find community. There
may or may not be a local youth group near you. If you have
a computer, you can access some peer community via the web.
NOTE: Be careful. Look only for websites that are monitored
by nationally recognized groups, such as Advocates for Youth
or the National Youth Advocacy Coalition.
If you can't use a
computer, try ordering used books that contain
stories by and for LGBTIQ youth. It might not be the same as
talking to other people in person, but you can find
community through books.
For information on groups in the Boulder County area:
www.boulderpride.org/oasos.htm
Boulder County Public Health endorses the
Open and Affirming Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Support (OASOS) youth group.
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