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National Resources

Asexual Visibility & Educational Network
The Asexual Visibility & Educational Network strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike.

Gender Spectrum
Gender Spectrum helps to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments
for all children and teens.

GLBT National Help Center & Youth Talkline
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline provides telephone and online support chat peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States. All services are free and confidential.

LGBT Veteran Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VHA) is committed to providing quality care to all Veterans including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Veterans.

Jim Collins Foundation
The mission of the Jim Collins Foundation is to provide financial assistance to transgender people for gender-confirming surgeries. The Jim Collins Foundation recognizes that not every transgender person needs or wants surgery to achieve a healthy transition. But for those who do, gender-affirming surgeries are an important step in their transition to being their true selves.

Pronouns Matter
People make assumptions about the gender of another person based on the person's appearance or name.

Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people. We run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. This is a FREE helpline run by volunteers and supported by the community.

Trevor Project
Leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. Talk, text, and chat available.