Organizations Supporting Family Members
COLAGE: Children of Lesbians & Gays Everywhere
National organization with local chapters supporting children, youth, and adults with one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) parents.
www.colage.org
1-415-861-KIDS (5437)
GLBT National Help Center
Operates the GLBT National Hotline and the GLBT National Youth Talkline. Both of these lines offer immediate support as well as referrals to local support services. Hours for the national hotline are 4-midnight EST Monday-Friday, and 12-5pm EST on Saturdays.
www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org
1-888-THE-GLNH (843-4564)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
National organization offering support at the local chapter level. Local chapters offer a helpline, support groups, and advocacy opportunities for parents and other family members who have a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender loved one.
www.pflag.org
1-202-467-8180
Straight Spouse Network
National organization offering worldwide support for straight spouses/partners of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
www.straightspouse.org
1-201-825-7763
TransYouth Family Allies
National organization that serves and supports families with transgender children by providing resources and guidance.
www.imatyfa.org
1-888-IMA-TYFA (462-8932)