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Supporting LGBTQIA+ Children (June 2025)

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Supporting LGBTQIA+ Children

Family Acceptance Tip Sheet

We've created a tip sheet centered on family acceptance. We understand that family acceptance will be different in each families. Click on the tip sheet to find information for you or to share with others.

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ACCEPTANCE is a tip sheet for Manville families and their community.

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DMH Young Adult Resource Guide for LGBTQ Resources - click here

Extensive list of resources across Massachusetts.

The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

"PRIDE: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag" is shared by Brightly Storytime. The story focuses on history and the true story of the Rainbow Flag. It is appropriate for younger readers.

June is Pride Month and there are terrific resources shared by many organizations. Here are a few as shared by Spark KINDNESS in June 2025..

OUT MetroWest offers free programs that connect LGBTQ+ youth with supportive peers and role models in the MetroWest communities. Check out their calendar and resource page for helpful links and upcoming events.

Greater Boston PFLAG is an organization of LGBTQ+ people, parents, families, and allies that offer free support groups (in-person and virtual options) and a confidential helpline at 1.866.427.3524.

BAGLY: The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth, is a youth-led, adult-supported organization, committed to advocating for programs, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community.

The Trevor Project provides suicide prevention support and resources including a 24/7 crisis support helpline: call 1.866.488.7386 or text START to 678-678.

Linked Mentoring provides mentoring programs for LGBTQ+ youth, offers parent groups, and additional resources for families. View their resource center here.

SAGE "makes aging better for LGBTQ+ people nationwide" with resources, connections, and advocacy. Call the SAGE Hotline, toll-free, at 877-360-LGBT(5428).

Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support, community connections, and resources. Their hotline is available 24/7 at 877-565-8860.

LGBT Near Me is a program of the LGBT National Help Center that provides vital peer support, community connections, and resource information.

It Gets Better's mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe through storytelling.

The Children's Book Council book list can be found here

The Teacher's Guide to LGBTQ Resources from PBS Newshour includes many here

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Supporting LGBTQIA+ Children (June 2025)

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Supporting LGBTQIA+ Children