GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION
There are many terms and definitions relating to gender identity, expression, and orientation. The educational and support resources on this page are dedicated to helping empower and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, ally, and non-heterosexual (LGBTQIA+) youth, their peers, and family.
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Some youth and young adults who are uncertain or identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community are more likely to have negative experiences or outcomes than their heterosexual peers. Having support and resources is critical in addressing the needs of youth and young adults.
TALK TO SOMEONE
Want to talk to someone about sexual orientation or gender identity?
Call the LGBTQIA+ National Youth Talk Line at 1-800-246-7743. This hotline is free and confidential. You can discuss gender or sexuality identity, relationship concerns, bullying, isolation, anxiety at school, family issues, HIV and AIDS concerns, safer sex information, coming out, and more.
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Whether you just want to talk or are in crisis, the the national Trans Lifeline Hotline is another resource available at 1-877-565-8860. The hotline offers full anonymity and operators for both English or Spanish speakers.
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Want information about community meetings?
PFLAG, originally called "Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays" supports the whole LGBTQIA+ community, including family and friends of LGBTQIA+ people. There are a number of PFLAG chapters in Texas that hold meetings, where you can attend in-person meetings.
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If you are in crisis, call the LGBTQIA+ TrevorLifeline for youth.
If you are in crisis or feeling suicidal and need of a safe place to talk about LGBTQIA+ concerns, you can call, text, or chat 24/7 with someone at the Trevor Project.
If you think you are being treated unfairly, learn your rights and get help.
If you think you are being treated unfairly because of what others think of your gender identity or sexual orientation - such as when applying for a job, school, or apartment - you may want to reach out for legal help. For concerns like these, learn about your rights and consider calling the Lambda Legal help desk.
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For health services, reach out to Star Health, who provides health services to Texas youth in foster care.
Above content reproduced from a previously published webpage on the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services website which is currently unavailable.
Additional Resources
CRISIS SUPPORT
Crisis TextLine - http://www.crisistextline.org, Text “GO” to 741-741
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Teen Line: 1-800-TLC-TEEN, Text "TEEN" to 839863 between 7:30pm-11:30pm CST
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LGBT Youth Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline : 1-800-273-8255
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National Transgender Suicide Hotline: 1-877-565-8860
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Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
STATEWIDE
Resource Center (Nelson-Tebedo Clinic): 214-540-4446 jcano@myresourcecenter.org; 4012 Cedar Springs Road
Dallas, TX, 75219
http://www.rcdallas.org/what-we-do/health/nelson-tebedo-clinic/transgender-health; Advocacy, Community Resource, Cultural Competency Training, HIV/Aids Care, Hormone Provider, Low Cost Community Clinic, Reproductive Health, Social Groups, Social Support, Support, Therapy, Training Resource
Black Transwomen Inc: 855-255-8636 blacktranswomen@gmail.com
3530 Forest Ln
Dallas, TX
Advocacy, Community Resource, Employment Services, Mentorship, Peer Support, Social Groups, Social Support, Support
Fiesta Youth: 210-912-4076 fiestayouthsa@gmail.com
University Presbyterian Church
300 Bushnell
San Antonio, TX
Community Resource, Social Groups, Support
LGBTQ Saves: 817-689-7951 Sharon.herrera1015@gmail.com
Fort Worth, TX
Advocacy, Community Resource, Education, Family Support, Peer Support, Social Support, Support
Trans-Cendence International, Inc.: 214-499- 0378 www.dfwtranscendence@dfwtranscendence.com">www.dfwtranscendence@dfwtranscendence.com
1133 W. Tucker Blvd.
Arlington, TX, 76013
Community resource, Cultural Competency Training, Family Support, Peer Support, Social Support, Support, Training Resource
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Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT): 877-792-8095
Virtual Statewide Offices: 877-532-6789
102 Wonder World Dr. #304-174
San Marcos, TX, 78666
Advising, Advocacy, Community Resource, Education, Training Resource
Local Resources
HOUSTON AREA
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Gender Infinity: www.genderinfinity.org
Support for transgender/gender diverse individuals: genderinfinity.org/support-groups
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The Montrose Center: montrosecenter.org
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Hatch Youth: www.hatchyouth.org
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Legacy Community Health Center: www.legacycommunityhealth.org
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Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church: www.resurrectionmcc.org
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Lesbian Health Initiative: 713-426-3356 info@lhihouston.org
401 Branard St.
Houston, TX, 77006
Community Resource, Healthcare, Peer Support, Resource, Support
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PFLAG Houston: 713-467-3524 http://www.pflaghouston.org/
5501 Main St.
Houston, TX, 77004
Community Resource, Family Support, Peer Support, Social Groups, Social Support
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Transgender Women of Color United for Change: 713-780-8421 twcuc@yahoo.com
Advising, Advocacy, Employment Services, Mentorship, Peer Support, Resource, Support
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Black Transmen Houston Chapter: 832-654-3838 tyewest1@gmail.com
Advocacy, Peer Support, Resource, Support
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Thomas Street Health Center: 713-873-4000
2015 Thomas Street
Houston, TX, 77009
Healthcare, HIV/Aids Care
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University of Houston Health Clinic: 713-743-5151 http://www.uh.edu/admin/hc/
UH Main Campus
Houston, TX
Healthcare, Hormone Provider, Low Cost Community Health
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Organización Latina de Trans en Texas: 832-571-4929; 2025
W. 11th St.
Houston, TX, 77008
Peer Support, Social Support, Support
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Families of Gender Variant Youth (under 13): amnimassage@gmail.com
401 Branard St.
Houston, TX 77006
Family Support, Peer Support, Support
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SEARCH Homeless Services: jgonzalez@searchhomeless.org, levanoff@searchhomeless.org;
Resource, Social Services, Support
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Tau Chi (chapter of Tri-Ess): JEFTriS@aol.com; http://tau-chi.org/
Houston, TX
Family Support, Peer Support, Social Groups, Support
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Houston Support Groups: http://www.genderinfinity.com/support-groups/
Peer Support, Social Groups, Social Support
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CENTRAL TEXAS
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PFLAG San Antonio:
210-848-7407
300 Bushnell Avenue
San Antonio, TX, 78212
Community Resource, Family Support, Peer Support, Social Groups, Social Support
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PFLAG Austin: 512-302-3524
1314 E Oltorf Street
Austin, TX, 78704
http://pflagaustin.org/meetings/
Community Resource, Family Support, Peer Support, Social Groups, Social Support
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DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA
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PFLAG Dallas; (972)849-0383, 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX, 75230; Community Resource, Family Support, Peer Support, Social Groups, Social Support
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Black Trans Men Inc: 1-855-BLK-TMEN
Dallas, TX
Advocacy, Peer Support
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PFLAG Fort Worth; (817)428-2329; 1959 Sandy Lane, Fort Worth, TX, 76112; http://pflagfortworth.org/; Community Resource, Family Support, Peer Support, Social Groups, Social Support
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LUBBOCK
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PFLAG Lubbock; (806)795-4502, 1501 University Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79401; https://pflaglubbock.org/; Community Resource, Family Support, Peer Support, Social Groups, Social Support