Matthew Shepard Foundation

Youth & Students · Illinois · Free

Erasing hate by replacing it with understanding, compassion, and acceptance. For LGBTQ+ students K–12 and college, their parents, and the adults supporting them. Crisis lines specifically for LGBTQ+ youth (Trevor, LGBT National Youth Talkline) are 24/7 and confidential. Family acceptance is the single biggest protective factor for LGBTQ+ youth mental health — programs help families learn how. No cost — the program is grant-funded and confidentiality-protected.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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