Family Diversity Projects
1-413-256-0502
P.O. Box 1246
Amherst, MA 01004-1246

This is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization in Amherst, MA. FDP has created four award-winning diversity photo-text exhibits that travel to communities nationwide and internationally. By educating people of all ages to recognize, support, and celebrate the full range of diversity, our exhibits are designed to help reduce prejudice, stereotyping, and harassment of all people who are perceived to be "different" from the "norm."

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline:
(888) 843 – 4564 hours: Monday to Friday (3pm – 7pm Pacific Time), Saturday (9am – 2pm Pacific Time)

Advice, information, and support for GLBT youth are offered here.

Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network
1-212-727-0135
121 West 27th Street
Suite 804
New York, New York 10001

The goal of this organization is to provide people with information on the importance of attending safe and effective school systems. They want children to accept and respect individual differences among people.

Human Rights Campaign
1-202-628-4160
1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036-3278

This organization aims to improve and find equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered individuals.

OUT Youth Talkline:
(800) 969 – 6884

If you or someone like you has been thrown out and is living on the streets, call for them. Out Youth Austin offers a number of services for runaways. They can help arrange family mediation, suicide and other counseling, referrals for housing and medical services for runaways. They will also help exchange messages between runaways and their families. You may save a life! It’s anonymous, can be called from anywhere, and won't show up on a phone bill.

Peer counseling for GLBT youth:
(800) 347- 8336

Advice, support, and information for GLBT youth are offered here.

Peer Listening Line:
(800) 399 – PEER, hours: Monday to Friday (4pm-10pm Pacific Time)

This is a hotline to call where other teens who know what you are going through can chat and give you advice.

Samariteens:
(800) 252 – TEEN (8336)

This is a good hotline to call when your or someone you know has given up hope. They deal with teens who are troubled or suicidal. If your or someone you know feels alone, contact the Samariteens and they can give you guidance.

Straight Parents/Gay Children.  Robert A. Berstein.  New York, N.Y.  Thunder’s Mouth Press, 1995.