Castro Valley Unified School District

• Elementary Counseling Team
• Creekside Wellness Center
• Canyon Wellness Center
• CVHS Wellness Center
• Redwood High School Wellness Center
• LGBTQ Parent Padlet
• Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center - CVHS Clinic

• 988 Lifeline - Suicide Prevention Hotline - call, text or chat
• Crisis Support Service Youth text line: text ‘safe’ to 20121
  • Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
• CVUSD Student Support Tip Line
• California Youth Crisis Line: 24-hour hotline. 1-800-843-5200.
• Trevor Project: 24-hour suicide prevention hotline. 866-488-7386.
• National Runaway Switchboard: 24-hour hotline. 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929).
• Rainbow Community Center
• Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
• It Gets Better Project
• StopBullying.gov: Information for LGBT Youth
• Gender Spectrum
• GLBT National Help Center: 1-800-246-PRIDE (7433). http://youthtalkline.org

• Antioch Community Therapy Services (ACTS)
• Welcoming Schools
• Transgender Law Center
• Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Network
• I’ll Go With You Ally Project
• California Department of Education for Supporting LGBTQ Students: https://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ee/supportlgbtq.asp
• Advocates for Youth (AFY): LGBTQ Resources for Professionals
• Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
• Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case That Made History: Teaching materials for educators from Teaching Tolerance
• Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Network: Transforming Schools
• StopBullying.gov: Information for Educators and Other School Professionals
• Technology and Youth Violence: Electronic Aggression from CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
• Human Rights Campaign
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Behavioral Health Equity: https://www.samhsa.gov/behavioral-health-equity/lgbt
• SFSU Family Project
• KidsHealth.org: Sexual Orientation
• PFLAG offers a number of publications available for download via their website. These publications include Spanish and English resources for families and friends.
• The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA) is a federation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations. http://www.nqapia.org/wpp/
• Intelligent LGBTQ College Student Guide
• BIPOC Addiction Resources
• San Francisco LGBT Community Center for various support groups, counseling services, and resources for individuals and families.
• Oakland LGBTQ Community Center provides support services, social events, and resources as well.
• Our Family Coalition is based in Oakland and offers support groups and events for LGBTQ parents and families. It’s not specifically for parents of LGBTQ individuals, but provides a supportive community for LGBTQ families.
• PLFAG Oakland/East Bay often holds support group meetings and events for parents and families of LGBTQ individuals. Link: pflag.org/chapter/pflag-oakland-east-bay
• Family Acceptance Project supports LGBTQ youth to decrease mental health risks and promote well being.
• Axis Community Health in Pleasanton offers healthcare services including primary care, mental health, and substance abuse treatment, with a focus on LGBTQ individuals.
• Planned Parenthood CV is not exclusively LGBTQ focused, but provides inclusive healthcare services for LGBTQ individuals seeking reproductive and sexual healthcare.

Emergency: Dial 911

For immediate mental health assistance, please call the Contra Costa Crisis Center: 1-800-833-2900 or Text HOPE to 20121. For additional community resources, dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211 (Crisis Center)

The District CareLine

Trevor Lifeline: 866-488-7386 - [text START to 678678]  * LGBTQ-sensitive trained counselors you can contact through a call, text, or chat during a mental health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts

National Suicide Prevention lifeline: 800-273-8255 - 24 hour support 

YouthLine: (call) 877-968-8491; (text) teen2teen to 839863

The Trevor Project: (call) 866-488-7386; (text) START to 678678

National Drug Helpline: 844-289-0789

CA Youth Crisis Line: 800-843-5200

Contra Costa County Child & Family Services (to report abuse): 925-646-1680

Parental Stress Service: 800-829-3777

Homeless Hotline: 800-808-6444

Treatment Referral: 1-800-622-HELP (4357)

• Elementary: Children’s Books to Support LGBTQ-Inclusive Elementary Schools
• Middle School: LGBTQ Middle Grade Books (72 books)
• High School: 30 Essential LGBTQ Books for YA Readers

Pacific Center for Human Growth (located in Berkeley) offers counseling services for LGBTQ individuals and families, including therapy for parents navigating their child's gender identity or sexual orientation.

• Point Foundation offers scholarships and financial support specifically for LGBTQ youth, providing funding for education-related expenses including tuition, books, and living expenses.
• The Trevor Project’s Lifeline Financial Assistance offers financial assistance to LGBTQ youth in crisis situations, including assistance with housing, healthcare, and other emergency needs

• Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) offers legal resources and assistance for transgender and non-binary individuals, including guidance on name changes, gender marker changes, and discrimination issues.
• Transgender Health Services at Planned Parenthood offer transgender health services including hormone therapy, counseling, and referrals for gender-affirming care.

• Our Children: Questions and answers for loved ones of lesbian, gay, bisexual , transgender, queer, and questioning people.
• Supporting Families, Health Children: Helping families with lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender children.
• Supportive vs. Rejecting Parenting Behaviors: guide for parents on supportive parenting which can significantly affect our children’s positive outlook on their lives, their mental health and their self-esteem.
• Guide to Being a Trans Ally: resource for people who are not LGBTQ to understand why their voices are critical to achieving equality for all, and provide them with the information and tools to effectively raise their voices.
• Supporting Your LGBTQ Grandchild: offers support for grandparents about what to do when a grandchild comes out.

• GSA Network offers workshops, training, and webinars focused on LGBTQ inclusion in schools, providing resources and support for educators, students, and families.
• Gender Spectrum provides educational resources, workshops, and webinars for parents, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals on understanding gender diversity and supporting transgender and non-binary youth.

• United Against Hate is a national organization that works to promote understanding, acceptance, and support for all individuals within diverse cultural and religious communities. They offer educational materials, support groups, and advocacy initiatives.
• Believe Out Loud (while not specific to CV) is an online platform that provides resources, articles, and stories aimed at supporting LGBTQ individuals and allies within various faith traditions.
• Somos Familia builds leadership in LatinX families/communities to build a culture where people of diverse genders and sexual orientations can thrive.

• PFLAG National Online Communities offers online communities and discussion forums where parents and families of LGBTQ individuals can connect with others, share experiences, and access resources and support. Link: pflag.org/get-support/online-groups
• TrevorSpace is an online social networking community specifically for LGBTQ youth and their allies, providing a safe space to connect, share experiences, and access support resources.