YouthWeb
If you’re in high school or college and are looking for people and places where you can feel supported, loved and listened to, check out these links and don’t forget – WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! 
SMYRC (Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center) – http:www.smyrc.org
SMYRC is a safe, fun place for youth to meet friends and talk to trained staff who are looking out for them! Includes a drop-in center for LGBTQ youth and many helpful programs as well.
Outside In – http://www.outsidein.org
Have no where to go, homeless or looking for emergency shelter or health services? Outside works with low-income and homeless youth find the services they need.
Portland PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) – http://www.pflagpdx.org
If you are just starting to learn about what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered – or a family member or friend of someone who is - you may have hundreds of questions to ask. One of the things PFLAG Portland has learned in its 25 years that everyone’s situation is different, and the best way to get answers tailored to your needs is to talk to someone at PFLAG Portland.
TransActive Education & Advocacy – http://www.facebook.com/TransActivePDX
TransActive provides the necessary support to improve the quality of life of transgender and gender non-conforming children, youth and their families through education, services, advocacy and research. They believe every child has the right to mature, live and express their gender as they experience it.
Pivot PDX – http://www.pivotpdx.org
Pivot is a space dedicated to the physical, personal, and social health of gay/bi/trans and all men into men. We offer a variety of programming that is both social and educational in nature, a drop in space (that’s right, sip our coffee and use our WiFi for free, we don’t mind), and STD/HIV testing.
chatPDX – http://www.facebook.com/chatPDX
CHATpdx is a collaboration between organizations and individuals working to curb HIV and AIDS transmission among young people through peer education and outreach, HIV testing, youth services and social media.
The Trevor Project – http://www.thetrevorproject.org
Just need someone to talk to right away? The Trevor Project is a 24 hours a day resource you can go to online to chat live or call if you’re upset, scared or just hurting. These guys can help you day or night!
It Gets Better Project – http://www.itgetsbetter.org
If you are just coming out or not sure of your sexuality, visit this site and hear stories from people who are or jsut went through coming out and accepting themselves.
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