You came to the right place. You are not alone. We definitely don’t want you to feel isolated. If you live in Boulder County, the best resource we can give you is OASOS. It’s a weekly peer support group for questioning, queer, intersex, pansexual, transgender, bisexual, lesbian and gay youth. The groups are drop in – so you can attend whenever you feel comfortable. The groups are safe, confidential and free. It’s a great opportunity to meet other LGBTIQ youth, gain support from peers and LGBTIQ adult mentors, and have fun through a variety of different educational and social activities. If you have any other questions about group, please don’t hesitate to call the office (303) 678-6259 or email.

Two other supportive, positive resources in Boulder are Out Boulder (formally Boulder Pride) and PFLAG. Both organizations are youth-friendly and accessible. They provide great social opportunities to meet supportive role models and peers.

You can also check out a few quality online resources. The Center is a Denver community center that is dedicated to providing support and advocacy for Colorado’s LGBTIQ population. LAMBDA has a page exclusively for youth feeling isolated and ostracized. It’s a comprehensive site with quality, helpful information for LGBTIQ youth. There is also a National Help Center which has peer counseling online or on the phone.

Above all, we encourage you to talk to someone you trust. Reaching out to the people who care about you is an important step of finding support. You can always visit Teen Clinic to talk with our non-judgmental, friendly and caring health care professionals. Know that you have support and resources in the community so you don’t have to go through it alone.

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