Family and Friends of LGBTQ
Family members and friends of people who are LGBTQ and Two-Spirit need support and education. IHS works to make sure that these allies have resources to help all members of our communities thrive. Resources are available to help foster communication, acceptance, and support:
- Helping Families to Support Their LGBT Children [PDF - 1 MB] – SAMHSA
- Parents' Influence on the Health of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Teens: What Parents and Families Should Know [PDF - 254 KB] – CDC
- PFLAG – PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
- Research Priorities for Gender Nonconforming/transgender Youth: Gender Identity Development and Biopsychosocial Outcomes – Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity
- Resources for Families of LGBTQ Youth – Child Welfare Information Gateway
Native, LGBTQ2S, Proud Campaign
The campaign is a joint effort between Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) and IHS.
- Support Your LGBTQ2S Child [PDF - 2.3 MB] - fact sheet
- Family Acceptance [PDF - 3.6 MB] - Poster