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 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 1 MB] – SAMHSA
• Parents' Influence on the Health of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Teens: What Parents and Families Should Know Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 254 KB] – CDC
• PFLAG Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
• Research Priorities for Gender Nonconforming/transgender Youth: Gender Identity Development and Biopsychosocial Outcomes Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity
• Resources for Families of LGBTQ Youth Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – 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 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 2.3 MB] - fact sheet
• Family Acceptance Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF - 3.6 MB] - Poster