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National Resources
Q Chat Space
Q Chat Space is a new digital LGBTQ+ center where teens join live-chat, professionally facilitated, online support groups. The program gives youth safe opportunities to connect with each other, in spaces moderated by trusted adults, within a structure that encourages compassionate interactions and discourages bullying and harassment.
Q Chat Space is operated by CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers in collaboration with their member LGBTQ+ centers and was developed in partnership with PPFA and PFLAG National.
Queer Kid Stuff
Queer Kid Stuff is an LGBTQ+ and social justice website for kids and families. The site includes links to helpful resources, videos, and more. You can learn more about the site by watching Lindsay Amer’s TED Talk HERE.
State Resources
Virginia Pride
Phone: 804.592.1093
Website: www.vapride.org
Services: Community program involvement and scholarship opportunities for post high school education expenses in the LGBTQ community.
TREVOR Project
Phone: 866.488.7386 (toll free 24/7)
Website: www.thetrevorproject.org and www.trevorspace.org
Chat Service: www.thetrevorproject.org/chat
Services provided: LGBTQ community network, suicide prevention, advocacy program, help line and youth question/answer service resource for gender identity and sexual orientation.
Virginia Antiviolence Project
24/7 LGBTQ Partner Abuse and Sexual Assault Helpline:
Call 1.866.356.6998 | Text 804.793.9999
Contact form: https://virginiaavp.org/contact/
Services provided: Hotline, listening, validation, safety planning, emotional support, help filling out forms, licensed therapy, accompaniment, emergency housing
Virginia Transgender Resource and Referral List
Richmond Resources
Lisa Griffin
Email: lisa@drlisagriffin.com
Website: www.drlisagriffin.com
Services Provided: Psychologist that works with gender-diverse and/or intersex youth up to age 20.
Melinda Penn
Email: mpenn@mcvh-vcu.edu
Services Provided: Pediatric endocrinologist serving trans youth/children.
Fan Free Clinic
Phone: 804.358.6343
Website: www.fanfreeclinic.org
Services provided: Sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment; HIV testing; general medical care; counseling services.
Side By Side
Youth Support Line: 888.644.4390
Website: http://www.sidebysideva.org/
Services provided: Leadership programs, support groups, counseling, youth support line, scholarships, youth center.
Turning Points Counseling
Contact: Barbara Davis, LPC
Phone: 804.798.8285
Services Provided: Youth and Family Counselor
Contact: Brenda Burgner, LCSW
Services Provided: LGBTQ-friendly therapy for adolescents
Virginia League for Planned Parenthood
Main Receptionist: 804.355.4358
Transgender Health Services Line: 804.482.6154
Website: For patients | For Transgender Health Services