Resource Hub
Firstly, The Resource Hub is a list of healthy resources involving all aspects of well being.
As a result, readers will be able to learn more about their identities and others' as well.
Secondly, there are inequities that come with certain identities.
Finally, as allies, need to be educated about them.
Sexuality Resources
These resources are for people in the LGBTQIA+ community to learn about their individual identity.
Additionally, they can receive information on healthcare, psychosocial support, and safety.
Meanwhile, they are also helpful for allies and loved ones to self-educate about these identities.
Finally, learn more about LGBTQIA+ vocabulary from my LGBTQIA+ dictionary.
Gender and Sex Resources
Similarly, here are resources that will help people discover their gender alignment.
Secondly, they help differentiate between these terms.
Thirdly, they are helpful for allies and loved ones to self-educate about these identities.
For more information about LGBTQIA+ vocabulary, check out my LGBTQIA+ dictionary.
Above all, it will help you educate about gender and sex in the media.
Most importantly, gender and sex may be exploited for financial gain.
In summary, this is called Pinkwashing or Rainbow Capitalism.
Additionally in this section are resources for persons in the LBGTQIA+ community surrounding addiction and recovery. The 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that 18.7 million people age 18 or older had a substance use disorder in the United States. Furthermore, people who identify as gay or lesbian are more than twice as likely than those who identify as heterosexual to have a sever alcohol or tobacco use disorder (Healthline.com). These alarming numbers stress a need for more substance use resources readily available to the community.
GLAAD LBGT Glossary and Terms to Avoid
Misgendering, Respect for Pronouns
White Gay Privilege in the LBGTQIA+ Community
Sexual and Relationship Therapists (for those working in this career)
Supporting Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ Youth
GLAAD Black History Month Resource Kit
Tips for Allies of the Transgender Community
What to Know about Pride in 2020
The Life of Martha P. Johnson (transgender activist who led protests after Stonewall!)
Martha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera (the two transgender activists at the heart of Stonewall)
Businesses with Corporate Equality Policies for LGBTQIA+ Community
Mental Health Resources
In this section, there are resources that can help a person struggling with their mental health.
However, if you know a person struggling with mental health, it’s important to support them.
Additionally, if you are struggling with your mental health and need someone to talk to:
Call 1-800-273-8255 for the Suicide Prevention Hotline
Chat via the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Given that, if you are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and need help:
The Trevor Project Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386
TrevorChat
Call the Trans Lifeline at 1-877-565-8860.
Cultural Resources
In this section, the links can help people learn about different culture identities as well as their own.
Even more so, how to be more accepting and understanding of cultural practices and how they play into communication, relationships, world views, and more.
Educational Resources
In this category, readers gain information about the inequities in the U.S. education system.
Likewise, there are also resources for students experiencing those inequities.
Class/Socioeconomic Resources
In this portion, can learn how the U.S. economy and social structure is discriminatory.
Additionally, the economy is inequitable for many groups.
Thirdly, are also resources for those experiencing economic disadvantage.
On top of that, check out my blog post on Class Privilege.
Political Resources
Firstly, here are links that provide information on government structure and candidacy information.
After that, it will allow U.S. citizens to be informed voters.
Citizenship Status Resources
Overall, these resources act as a guide on the benefits of being a citizen and immigration policy.
More importantly, they outline protections for non-citizens in the U.S.
Family Upbringing Resources
In this section, there are resources about parenting in a social-justice oriented society.
For example, they will help families raise children who are advocates and allies.
Ability Diversity/Neurodiversity Resources
Firstly, the Ability Diversity/Neurodiversity Resources provide information about different ability levels physically and mentally.
On top of that, people that have a disability can benefit as well by knowing their rights.
Linguistic Diversity Resources
In this section, the Linguistic Diversity Resources have information about how to serve people that speak different languages.
Healthcare Diversity Resources
In this section, Healthcare Diversity Resources include information about how diversity affects healthcare.
Next, learn about the inequities in quality of healthcare for different groups.
On top of that, it shares how healthcare professionals can reduce racism in their workplace.
Policy Diversity Resources
First of all, the Policy Diversity Resources help people understand policies in the United States and how they protect different groups.
However, many policies take away protections and it’s important to educate ourselves on the ever-changing laws.
Finally, we need to advocate for groups that are not protected.
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