2SLGBTQIA+ Youth
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2SLGBTQIA+ youth are valued and protected in Washington state.
Washington state will remain a place where 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can thrive in the midst of changes coming from the federal administration. It is important for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their families are able to find the resources they need during this time.
This page is a collection of resources around 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. You can find digital guides and tools around issues that youth face, recent news that impacts queer youth specifically, local and national organizations that provide support to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, and more. We hope you find this page helpful.
Recent news articles around 2SLGBTQIA+ youth
Trump administration shuts down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline [7/17/2025 - NBC]
- Update to LGBTQ services provided to youth through 988.
Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee’s Discriminatory Ban on Transgender Health Care for Youth in Skrmetti Ruling [6/20/2025 - GLAAD]
- Update on the U.S. v Skrmetti case.
Recent statements from agencies and community organizations supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ youth
- Read Superintendent Reykdal's comments on a U.S. Department of Education investigation into OSPI's enforcement of nondiscrimination law and protections for transgender and gender-expansive youth.
- Read Superintendent Reykdal's comments on President Trump's Executive Order banning transgender girls and women from women's sports.
Federal shutdown of 988 LGBTQI+ Youth Subnetwork takes effect tomorrow (Published July 16th, 2025)
- Washington State Department of Health news release on how Washington will continue to support LGBTQ2S+ youth and young adults.
Digital guides and tools that support 2SLGBTQIA+ youth
Trevor Project Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth
- Resource center from the Trevor Project.
- Extensive list of local and regional resources and organizations in the Puget Sound region compiled by the Lambert House.
- Resource from the Bisexual Resource Center for caregivers with Bi+ youth.
- Resources from NAMI Southwest Washington on mental health for youth.
- Help line for teens by teens available in Washington state.
Studies, Reports, and Data around 2SLGBTQIA+ youth
2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People
- National survey from the Trevor Project.
- Study from HRC looking at LGBTQ+ youth.
LGBTQ Young Adults Experience Homelessness at More than Twice the Rate of Peers
- A report from Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago on LGBTQ young adult homelessness.
- Report from The Trevor Project on the connection between homelessness and LGBTQ+ youth mental health.
Articles, FAQ sheets and more around 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
Facts About Suicide Among LGBTQ+ Young People
- Fact sheet from the Trevor Project on mental health and LGBTQ+ youth.
Navigating Personal Safety while Taking Action as an LGBTQ+ Young Person
- Article from the Trevor Project on safety precautions to take if you are an LGBTQ+ young person protesting.
Podcasts featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
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Videos, movies, and documentaries around 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
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National organizations focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
- National organization providing crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth, as well as education and advocacy around youth.
- Organization for youth and adults with one or more LGBTQIA+ parents.
- Organization focused on inclusion in education for LGBTQ+ Youth.
InterACT Advocates for Intersex Youth
- Organization for intersex youth.
Organizations across Washington state focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
- Organization providing support and services to LGBTQ+ youth in Seattle.
- Nonprofit in Tacoma serving queer youth in Pierce County.
- LGBTQ+ youth organization serving the Inland Northwest.
- Summer camp for LGBTQ+ and diverse youth.
- Youth organization in Whatcom County for LGBTQAI+ youth.
- Youth homelessness organization in Whatcom County.
- Youth homelessness organization in Snohomish County.
- Gay-straight alliance youth choir in Seattle.
- Organization in Thurston County providing support to LGBTQ+ youth.
- Youth-led organization for LGBTQ2S+ youth in Olympia.
Gender Diversity
- Organization focused on supporting gender diverse youth and adults.
Foundation for Youth Resiliency & Engagement
- Organization supporting youth across Okanogan County.
- LGBTQ+ youth support in Ellensburg.
- LGBTQ+ youth organization in Grays Harbor.
- Program providing services to LGBTQ+ youth in Walla Walla.
- Support groups for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and families in Clark County.
- Organization for queer youth in Clark County.
Resources across Washington state agencies that could be helpful for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
- Quality and accurate information for teens in Washington state.
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
- OSPI is the primary agency in charge of overseeing K-12 public education in Washington.
- Contact your school's Civil Rights Coordinator, see a guide to discrimination complaints, read OSPI's guidelines on nondiscrimination law and policy and more.
OSPI Access & Opportunity in Education
- View programs that aim to make Washington state schools more accessible to everyone.
- WIAA's model policy on transgender youth in sports, created in collaboration with Gender Diversity.
OSPI Access & Opportunity in Education
- View programs that aim to make Washington state schools more accessible to everyone.
Washington State Governor's Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO)
- The OEO works with families, communities, and schools to address problems together so that every student can fully participate and thrive in Washington's K-12 public schools. Watch a video on what OEO does here.
OEO FAQs on Athletics and Activities
- Commonly asked questions on athletics in Washington public schools.
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