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Welcome to our ‘Navigating School’ collection- in collaboration with Youth Design Group. Here to support you as you start a new school year. Explore curated videos and resources vetted by your peers, designed to help you build confidence, manage stress, and find balance. Whether you’re starting fresh or returning, discover tools and support to thrive this school year and beyond.
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Danny (he/him): accessing gender-affirming care when my parents didn't approve

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Act: Create a cast of characters and plot line for an identity-affirming show designed for your peers

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Act: Rewrite the script for a heteronormative relationship or love story that you recently saw on screen

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Asian American Pacific Islander Coming Out Guide: A comprehensive " Coming Out" guide for AAPI LGBTQ+ young people.

A comprehensive ” Coming Out” guide for AAPI LGBTQ++ young people.
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Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health: Resources for LGBTQ+ immigrants

Resources for LGBTQ+ immigrants
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Manon (she/her): my journey with sexuality

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Directory of Therapists for Queer People of Color: A helpful therapist tool for Queer POC community members

We know that mental health can be challenging, Finding a Therapist shouldn’t be- A helpful therapist tool for Queer PoC community members
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Max (he/him): finding the support I needed after coming out

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Gender Spectrum: Find resources, read stories, and connect with other young people who are navigating the evolving gender landscape

Find resources, read stories, and connect with other young people who are navigating the evolving gender landscape
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GSA Network: Wellness resources for queer and trans young people

Wellness Resources for Queer and Trans young people.
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Erin (they/them): how art helped me accept my queer identity

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Laken (she/they): how I learned about LGBTQ+ sexual health

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Kimberly (she/her): how I realized that I didn't "have" to like the opposite sex

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Coco (she/her): my bi identity in my relationship

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imi guide: Guides built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to help explore their identity and support their mental health

Guides built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to help explore their identity and support their mental health.
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Inclusive Therapists: Inclusive mental health care for teens and adolescents

For a safer, simpler way to find inclusive mental health care, check out inclusive therapists for teens and adolescents
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It Gets Better: A platform that uplifts, empowers, and connects LGBTQ+ youth through resources and media programming

(available in Spanish)
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LGBTQ+ Friendly Drug Rehab Facilities: Start your search for LGBTQIA+ alcohol and drug rehab centers

Start your search for LGBTQIA+ alcohol and drug rehab centers
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LGBTQ+ Stories about Surviving Sexual Assault

Read stories from LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual assault, get connected to resources and learn about consent.
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Kimberly (she/her): coming out to my mom

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Reid (they/them): my journey dating as a trans person

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Alexander (He/King/Divine): Mental health and being of trans experience

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NEDA: Decentering the Narrative: Trans Folks, Body Image, and EDs

Read this personal story about dealing with body image as a trans person
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Kavi (they/them): overcoming my fears around transitioning

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Planned Parenthood: LGBTQ+ Sexual Health Services

Planned Parenthood health centers provide education, support, and sexual and reproductive health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex patients.
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Q Chat Space: Online facilitated discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19, available in Spanish weekly!

Online facilitated discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19, available in Spanish weekly!
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Recursos de bienestar trans y queer

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Ellyana (she/they): redefining my sexuality to validate my partner

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Reflect: Write out questions about sex that you are scared to ask & where you could get trusted answers

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Terapia hormonal para personas transgénero

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The Trevor Project: Resources for LGBTQ Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Resources for LGBTQ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
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Amira (they/she): transitioning to be happy

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Trevor Lifeline: Help for LGBTQ+ individuals thinking about suicide or in need of immediate support

Help for LGBTQ++ individuals thinking about suicide or in need of immediate support
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Trevor Project: Para Juventudes LGBTQ+

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Trevor Project's Coming Out Handbook: how to talk to others about your gender identity & sexual orientation

A comprehensive ” Coming Out” guide for LGBTQ++ young people.
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UNDOCULGBTQ+ SUPPORT GROUP

(Available in Spanish)
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Uplift Grief Support: Queer & Trans Youth Services offers space for individual and community grief, and ambiguous loss experiences

Queer & Trans Youth Services offers space for individual and community grief, and ambiguous loss experiences.
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Maddy (she/they): what sex means to me

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GLSEN:A personal guide to changing your name during your transition

A personal guide to changing your name during your transition
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Exploring My Sexual Identity: What to Do When You're Questioning Your Sexuality

What to Do When You’re Questioning Your Sexuality
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Human Rights Campaign: A guide to help QTBIPOC ask the right questions to find affirming mental health providers

A guide to help QTBIPOC ask the right questions to find affirming mental health providers
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Pride Counseling: Professional online counseling for the LGBTQ community

Professional online counseling for the LGBTQ community
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Maizy (she/they): growing up queer in a rural area

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Abhi (he/they): my coming out journey

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Abhi (he/they): not fitting into a specific queer label

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Abhi (he/they): breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma

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Intersex 101: a guide to understanding the basics of intersex

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Caracole: Provides housing and support services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, including LGBTQ+ youth

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Cincinnati Youth Collaborative: Provides mentoring and support services to young people, including guidance on effective communication and boundary-setting in various life situations

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GLSEN Greater Cincinnati: National organization that works to create safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ students

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PFLAG Cincinnati: Offers support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families

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Elio (they/them): my experience with being outed

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Act: Make a list of questions about sex that you are afraid to ask & where you could get trusted answers

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Genna (she/he/they): my genderqueer identity

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ACLU: Learn more about your rights as a transgender student

Learn more about your rights as a transgender student
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Guilherma (she/her): my experience with dysphoria at a very young age

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Reflect: Think about the parts of yourself (including your body) that make you most confident

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Inland Empire Prism Collective

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All My Relations: A podcast on the queer indigenous experience

A podcast on the queer indigenous experience
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Reid (they/them): reflections on my top surgery

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Reid (they/them): starting hormones as a nonbinary person

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they2ze: Access this app to find truly inclusive health services and peer support for transgender-spectrum youth

Access this app to find truly inclusive health services and peer support for transgender-spectrum youth
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True Colors United: Homelessness resources for LGBTQ+ youth

Homelessness resources for LGBTQ+ youth
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Rainbow Cincinnati: Community resource guide that lists LGBTQ+ organizations, events, and support groups in the Cincinnati area

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Angel (she/they/TBD): my pronoun journey

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Trans Lifeline: Resources and information for navigating social transitions

Resources and information for navigating social transitions
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Love is Respect: Supporting your partner and yourself during a gender transition

Read through how to both support your partner and yourself during a gender transition
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Trevor Support Center: FAQs and resources on sexual orientation & gender identity

Trevor Support Center, a place where LGBTQ+ youth and their allies can find answers to frequently asked questions, and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more!
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Sex Etc: Stories & FAQs about all things LGBTQ+ created by young people, for young people

Comprehensive sex education from young people just like you. If you would like to learn more, click here.
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Planned Parenthood: A comprehensive list of STIs

Need more information on STIs/STDs? Check out this comprehensive list from Planned Parenthood
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Love is Respect: Unhealthy LGBTQ+ Relationships

Learn about how unhealthy relationships can show up in the LGBTQ+ community
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Planned Parenthood: Should I get tested for an STI quiz

Not sure if you should get tested for an STI? Take this quiz from planned parenthood to learn more
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Trans Youth Equality: Books, personal stories, and resources for trans-identifying youth

Books, personal stories, and resources for trans-identifying youth
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Erin (he/him): my first trans haircut

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