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Resources
Books and other materials are recommended on many of the sites listed here.
GENERAL:
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network): “Focused on ensuring safe schools for ALL students.” 212-727-0135 www.glsen.org
HRC (Human Rights Campaign): “Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender equal rights.” www.hrc.org For religious support, link to “Faith and Religion.”
PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays): “Promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends.”
www.pflag.org For religious support, link to “Education and Support” and “Welcoming Faith Communities.”
SPECIFICALLY FOR MORMONS:
Some organizations formed by LDS or formerly LDS people to address the needs of gays and lesbians and their families are:
AFFIRMATION: “Serves the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender LDS and their supportive family and friends through social and educational activities.”
661-367-2421 www.affirmation.org
DISCIPLES2: “Those whom we serve are attempting to obey the laws of the Lord, including the law of chastity.” www.disciples2.org
EVERGREEN: “For people who want to diminish same-sex attractions and overcome homosexual behavior.” www.evergreeninternational.org
FAMILY FELLOWSHIP: “A diverse collection of Mormon families engaged in the cause of strengthening families with homosexual members.” 801-374-1447
GLYA (Gay Latter-day Saint Young Adults): “Provides safe and healthy social activities and events for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender young adults ages 18-30 who share the similar cultural and religious background and/or heritage in Mormonism, and provides resources and information for their physical, mental/emotional well being. www.glya.com
GAMOFITES: “Men united in the joys and challenges of being fathers, gay, and Mormon.” www.gamofites.org
LDS RESOURCES: “Presents material that evidences a collective, responsible, spiritual concern for homosexual Latter-day Saints and their families and a desire to find more constructive, gospel-centered ways of dealing with what for many is a painful and often divisive issue.” www.ldsresources.info
RECONCILIATION: “Affirms the spirituality of gays and lesbians and seeks to provide a safe haven for individuals with a Latter-day Saint background to discuss the gospel of Jesus Christ.” 801-296-4797 www.ldsreconciliation.org
WILDFLOWERS (Co-founded by my daughter Emily): “To support the beauty, strength, courage and rebirth of women who have been or who are currently married to homosexual men.” www.wearewildflowers.com
Two Internet groups for Mormon lesbians are:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MormonLesbians/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lds-l/
SUICIDE HELPLINE, TOLL FREE
If you are thinking about suicide or just feeling down and need someone to talk to, call the Trevor Helpline:
24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK
866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
The Trevor Helpline is for gay/lesbian/questioning youth. It's toll free, which means it's free and no evidence that you made the call will show up on the phone bill. Confidentiality is a top priority. The counselors at the helpline are trained to deal with any kind of crisis. All are trained in gay and lesbian/confused/questioning and coming out issues; all are non-judgmental and they will not make any judgments on you regardless of how you identify your sexuality or even if you can't identify it.
