Center for LGBT Education, Outreach & Services
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Summer Break Resources
More Ideas for Summer Fun
Looking for more ideas for Summer Fun? Check out this list, compiled by our experts on summer fun - the LGBT Center student workers!
The staff of the Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services knows that being back at home can be wonderful, but sometimes stressful. The list of resources below can provide information, support and diversion for you. The LGBT Resource Room will re-open at the start of the fall semester. We wish you a safe and happy summer break!
Need to prepare?
These sites have information about family relationships and tips for interacting with family and friends:
Out and Proud guide for coming out to your parents.
http://www.outproud.org/brochure_coming_out.html
Want to Know Common Questions Parents Ask? Try this site
Tips for a Happy Holiday for LGBT People and Their Friends! This PDF is designed to get you through summer break—or any holiday or vacation with family.
http://pflag.org/fileadmin/user_upload/holiday_tips.pdf
Need some simple things to relieve holiday stress? Need a distraction or a pleasant diversion?
Print off a few sheets and head outside!
www.gaycoloring.com
Need someone to talk to? Need some help? Need some support?
Free Hotlines:
The Gay Lesbian Bisexual & Transgender National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
This line provides confidential peer-counseling, information and local resources. The line operates Monday through Friday from 4pm to midnight and Saturday from noon to 5pm, Eastern Time.
www.GLBTNationalHelpCenter.org
The GLBT National Youth Talkline:
(800) 246-7743 (youth serving youth through age 25)
This line provides confidential peer-counseling, information and local resources specifically to youth up to age 25. The line operates Monday through Friday from 8pm to midnight Eastern Time.
The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386
This is a national suicide prevention helpline that operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. The hotline is aimed at helping LGBT and questioning youth.
Looking for support, events and services close to home?
You can search for your nearest LGBT Community Center in your city, region, state or country by going to:
lgbtcenters.org/directory.asp