N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 | V O L . 1 WEST MICHIGAN PARENT RESOURCE GUIDE
FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH
Contents
Introduction - 1 Mental Health - 2 Faith & Religion - 6 Health & Medical - 9 Community & Social - 11 Legal Advocacy - 19 Parent Education - 21 Chatting with your Child - 25 Additional Resources - 27
Created by: Stephanie Black Graduate Student, Family and Community Services Department of Human Development and Family Studies Michigan State University Disclaimer:
Introduction The following resource guide has been compiled by Stephanie Black (creator), graduate Parenting can be a rewarding, yet challenging student at Michigan State University, in an effort to assist journey for those who venture on it, especially parents and highlight the for those raising lesbian, gay, bisexual, importance of community and social support in raising LGBTQ+ transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) children. children. This resource guide was created to provide support and assistance for parents in This resource guide is not an exhaustive list of all available finding and accessing appropriate resources resources; and the names, that may be beneficial to them in raising a organizations, and resources listed are provided to assist LGBTQ+ child in West Michigan. individuals. The creator of this resource guide does not The contents of this resource guide were guarantee any of the services listed or the quality of informed by parents and caretakers of individuals or organizations LGBTQ+ children who reside in the West listed.
Michigan area. They shared which aspects of Suggestions for medical and raising a LGBTQ+ child and parenting they mental health providers are would like more information on and what listed for convenience, and the creator of this resource guide resources they believe have been useful to can not guarantee the quality or them in their parenting journey. This was a nature of the services provided. Individuals using this resource collaborative undertaking that was guide are expected to take accomplished thanks to the parents, service diligent steps to ensure a providers, and community members that mental health or healthcare provider is right for them or their aided in the creation of a comprehensive child. guide.
Additionally, names and/or organizations with one asterisk (*) or two asterisks (**) after their name denotes that they were vendors and/or sponsors of Grand Rapids Pride Festival 2019* or Holland Pride Festival 2019**. This was done intentionally to highlight and promote those who are actively supporting and empowering the LGBTQ+ community in West Michigan.
If any of the following information appears to be incorrect, outdated, or false - please contact Stephanie Black at [email protected] to report any corrections that need to be made.
1 MENTAL HEALTH
2 MENTAL HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SPECIALIZING IN LGBTQ+ ISSUES
Ann Bixler, MA LLP ICAADC RPT Advanced Counseling & Therapy Services* 2020 Raybrook Ave. SE, Suite 305 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-312-2470 www.advancedcounselingandtherapyservices.com Individual, couple, family therapy and counseling Transgender transition counseling Other Specialties: child/adolescent, stress, anxiety & depression Stand with Trans group facilitator
Ashl eigh Tobin, MA LPC Tobin Counseling* 1415 Lake Dr. SE, Suite 202 Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-425-9245 www.tobin-counseling.com Individual therapy and counseling Transgender transition services referrals Other Specialties: anxiety & depression, life transitions, trauma & PTSD
Joanne Nemecek, LMSW
Advanced Counseling & Therapy Services* 2020 Raybrook Ave. SE, Suite 305 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-226-9083 www.advancedcounselingandtherapyservices.com Individual therapy and counseling Someone I love identifies as a transgender person group facilitator Other Specialties: anxiety & depression, grief, suicidal thoughts
Kayl a Maroney, MA LLPC Advanced Counseling & Therapy Services* 2020 Raybrook Ave. SE, Suite 305 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-213-0044 www.advancedcounselingandtherapyservices.com Individual, couple, group therapy and counseling Family of LGBTQ+ group facilitator Other Specialties: anxiety & depression, family & parenting, coping skills
*-denotes the organization was a vendor/sponsor of Grand Rapids Pride Festival 2019 **-denotes the organization was a vendor/sponsor of Holland Pride Festival 2019 3 MENTAL HEALTH
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Rebecca Klott, PhD River City Psychological Services* 1000 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49509 616-259-7207 www.rivercitypsychological.com Individual, couple, group therapy and counseling Member of World Professional Association for Transgender Health Other Specialties: anxiety & depression, trauma & PTSD, relationship issues
Amy L. Ver Wey, MA LLP
River City Psychological Services* 1000 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49509 219-979-6696 www.rivercitypsychological.com Individual therapy and counseling Member of World Professional Association for Transgender Health Other Specialties: child/adolescent, anxiety & depression, parenting
Kim berley A. Kunze, PsyD Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services* 300 68th St. SE Building A, Entrance A2 Grand Rapids, MI 49548 616-258-7429 www.pinerest.org Individual, couple, family therapy and counseling Transgender transition services referrals Member of World Professional Association for Transgender Health Other Specialties: child/adolescent, anxiety disorders, mood disorders
Eliza beth Kowal, MD Helen DeVos Children's Hospital - Pediatric Behavioral Health 35 Michigan St. NE Suite 5201 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-267-2830 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry LGBT Care
Amy Byerley, PhD
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital - Pediatric Behavioral Health 35 Michigan St. NE Suite 5201 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-267-2830 Pediatric Psychology LGBT Care Pediatrics Primary Care for Children Member of World Professional Association for Transgender Health
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Sue Dilsworth, PhD Heart's Journey Wellness Center 6189 Lake Michigan Dr. Allendale, MI 49401 616-307-1617 www.heartsjourneywellness.com Individual and couple counseling and therapy Member of World Professional Association for Transgender Health Other Specialties: anxiety & depression, stress, trauma & PTSD
Step hanie Kitchen, MS LPC Community Wellness Associates 950 Taylor Ave. Suite 100 Grand Haven, MI 49415 616-414-2167 www.communitywellnessassociates.org Individual, couple, group therapy and counseling Other Specialties: anxiety & depression, relationship issues, trauma & PTSD
Raym ond L. Sheets Jr., PhD River City Psychological Services* 1000 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49509 616-259-7207 www.rivercitypsychological.com Individual, couple, group therapy and counseling Member of World Professional Association for Transgender Health Other Specialties: chronic illness, HIV/AIDS, racial identity & minority stress
Krist a Anderson, PhD Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services* 926 Washington Ave. Suite 210 Holland, MI 49423 616-820-3780 www.pinerest.org Individual, couple, family therapy and counseling GenderSAFE group facilitator Other Specialties: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, grief & loss
Jenn ifer Bowden, MD Helen DeVos Children's Hospital - Pediatric Behavioral Health 35 Michigan St. NE Suite 5201 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-267-2830 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Pediatrics Member of World Professional Association for Transgender Health
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6 FAITH & RELIGION
FAITH & RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES WELCOMING & AFFIRMING OF LGBTQ+ IDENTITIES
All Souls Community Church* Fountain Street Church* 2727 Michigan St. NE 24 Fountain St. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-425-9143 616-459-8386 [email protected] [email protected] www.allsoulscommunity.org www.fountainstreet.org Pride Circle LGBTQIA+ Group (see pg. 18)
Con gregation Ahavas Israel 2727 Michigan St. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Genesis United Methodist Church* 616-949-2840 3189 Snow Ave. [email protected] Lowell, MI 49331 www.ahavasisraelgr.org 616-974-0400
[email protected] Douglas United Church of Christ** www.genesisumc.org 56 Wall St. Douglas, MI 49406 269-857-2085 GIFT (Gays In Faith Together)* [email protected] 207 Fulton St. E www.douglasucc.org Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-774-0446 [email protected] East Church* www.giftgr.org 1005 Giddings Ave. SE LGBT+ Adult Support Group Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Loved-Ones of LGBT+ Support Group 616-245-0578 Pastoral care for LGBT+ individuals, [email protected] families, & couples (see pg. 17) www.eastchurchgr.org
Grac e Episcopal Church** First Presbyterian Church** 555 Michigan Ave. 659 State St. Holland, MI 49423 Holland, MI 49423 616-396-7459 616-392-9022 [email protected] [email protected] www.graceepiscopalholland.org www.fpcholland.org PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore Support Group (see pg. 16)
First United Methodist Church** Grand Rapids Zen Center* 57 W 10th St. 451 Division Ave. S Holland, MI 49423 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-396-5205 616-437-2310 [email protected] [email protected] www.fumcholland.org www.zengr.org
*-denotes the church/organization was a vendor/sponsor of G rand Rapids Pride Festival 2019 **-denotes the church/organization was a vendor/sponsor of Holland Pride Festival 2019 7 FAITH & RELIGION
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Hope Church** St. Mark's Episcopal Church* 77 W 11th St. 134 N Division Ave. Holland, MI 49423 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-392-7947 616-456-1684 [email protected] [email protected] www.hopechurchrca.org www.stmarksgr.org
Holland United Church of Christ** Trin ity United Methodist Church* 150 W 8th St. 1100 Lake Dr. SE Holland, MI 49423 Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-396-7459 616-456-7168 [email protected] [email protected] www.hollanducc.org www.grtumc.org
Hudsonville United Church of Christ** Westminster Presbyterian Church* 4950 32nd Ave. 47 Jefferson Ave. SE Hudsonville, MI 49426 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-669-1295 616-456-1456 [email protected] [email protected] www.hudsonvilleucc.org www.westminstergr.org
Park Church* 10 E Park Place NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-459-3203 [email protected] www.parkchurchgr.org LGBTQ+ and Friends Support Group (see pg. 17)
Plym outh United Church of Christ*
4010 Kalamazoo Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508 616-455-4260 [email protected] www.plymouthchurchgr.org
St. Johns United Church of Christ* 1934 Bridge St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 616-453-2497 [email protected] www.stjohnsuccgr.org
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HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL PROVIDERS WHO ARE AFFIRMING & KNOWLEDGABLE OF LGBTQ+ ISSUES
Katherine Van Drunen, MD Spectrum Health Campustowne Family Medicine 4868-2 Lake Michigan Dr. MC820 Allendale, MI 49401 616-391-2800 Family Medicine Navigating health insurance can be Pediatrics Primary Care & Primary Care for Children confusing & difficult- check out these resources for additional help in understanding insurance plans and
John Duhn, DO exclusions related to transgender
Spectrum Health Campustowne Family Medicine health care: 4868-2 Lake Michigan Dr. MC820 Transgender Health Insurance Guide Allendale, MI 49401 616-391-2800 HealthCare.gov Family Medicine Transgender Health Care LGBT Care Primary Care
Lisa Lowery, MD Helen DeVos Children's Hospital - Adolescent Medicine 330 Barclay Ave. NE Suite 203 MC825 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-391-2123 Adolescent Medicine Michigan is 1 of 18 states that LGBT Care allows Medicaid policy to Pediatrics explicitly cover transition- Primary Care for Children related health care
Medicaid Programs Jean Talsma, DO Mercy Health - Heartside Health Center 359 S. Division Ave. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-685-3800 Internal Medicine Hormone Replacement Therapy
See page 22 for more information on Yaw Appiagyei-Dankah, MD transgender-related Helen DeVos Children's Hospital - Endocrinology 35 Michigan St. NE Suite 1800 health care & medical Grand Rapids, MI 49503 treatments 616-391-3933 Pediatric Endocrinology
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COMMUNITY & SOCIAL GROUPS SPECIFICALLY FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS & THEIR FAMILIES
Youth Groups Grand Rapids Pride Center Youth Group Grand Rapids Pride Center 343 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-458-3511 www.grpride.org Social & support group for LGBTQ youth ages 13-17. Meets every Wednesday 7pm-9pm at GRPC Contact [email protected] for more information
Con nections OutFront Kalamazoo 340 S. Rose St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-349-4234 www.outfrontkzoo.org Support group for LGBTQ youth ages 12-17. Meets every Thursday 6pm-8pm at OutFront Kalamazoo Contact [email protected] for more information
Trans Youth Group Grand Rapids Pride Center 343 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-458-3511 www.grpride.org Social group for transgender & non-binary youth ages 13-17. Meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month 4pm-5:30pm at GRPC Facilitated by Ann Bixler from Advanced Counseling & Therapy Services Contact [email protected] for more information
Stand with Trans OutFront Kalamazoo 340 S. Rose St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-349-4234 www.outfrontkzoo.org Social support group for transgender & non-binary youth ages 10-18. Ages 10-13 meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month 5:30pm-7pm at OutFront Kalamazoo Ages 14-18 meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:30pm-7pm at OutFront Kalamazoo Facilitated by Linda Herrin from Kalamazoo Psychotherapy Contact [email protected] for more information
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LGBTQ+ Teen Talk Emerging Paths 1576 Peck St. Muskegon, MI 49441 www.muskegonpride.org A safe and supportive environment for youth ages 13-17 across the gender spectrum that are seeking empowerment, acceptance, and self-expression. Meets every Wednesday 5pm-7pm at Emerging Paths Contact [email protected] for more information
Cam p Beloved Camp Lake Louise 11037 Thumb Lake Rd. Boyne Falls, MI 49713 231-549-2728 www.facebook.com/MichiganCampBeloved Camp Beloved is a senior high Christian summer camp (completed grades 9-12) for LGBTQ teens and ally friends that offers all your favorite things about camp (like swimming, campfires, goofy games, good music, and nature) and encourages you to be you – the unique, authentic YOU! A week of belonging. A week of affirmation. A week of new experiences and new friends. A week of experiencing God’s unconditional love and total acceptance exactly the way you are! Camp Beloved will be held on June 14-20, 2020 Contact [email protected] for more information
Young Adult Groups
Young Adult Group Grand Rapids Pride Center 343 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-458-3511 www.grpride.org Social & support group for LGBTQ individuals ages 18-24. Meets on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 5th Tuesday of the month 7pm-9pm at GRPC Contact [email protected] for more information
P.O. C. Young Adult Group Grand Rapids Pride Center 343 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-458-3511 www.grpride.org Social & support group for and by LGBTQ people of color ages 18-24. Meets on the 4th Thursday of the month 6pm-7:30pm at HQ (320 State St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503) Contact [email protected] for more information
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Own Your Gender (OYG) Grand Rapids Pride Center 343 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-458-3511 www.grpride.org Social support group for individuals age 18+ who are gender questioning, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and transgender, identifying inside and outside of the gender binary. OYG provides a space where you are you, with no exceptions and no explanations needed. A place where you can openly and honestly discuss any trouble relating to others in your family, school, workplace, or surrounding community and connect with others in the community to share information, resources, and experiences. Meets on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 7pm-9pm at GRPC The first group meeting of each quarter is open to family, friends, & allies Contact [email protected] for more information
GenderSAFE Out On The Lakeshore 451 Columbia Ave. Suite C Holland, MI 49423 616-994-8090 www.outonthelakeshore.org GenderSAFE (Supporting All For Equality) is a support group for Transgender and Gender Diverse individuals, family members, friends and allies who want to grow and learn in a respectful and safe place. Meets on the 1st Saturday of the month 4pm-6pm at Out On The Lakeshore and Meets on the 3rd Friday of the month 6pm-8pm at Grace Episcopal Church (555 Michigan Ave. Holland, MI 49423) Contact [email protected] for more information
Transcend OutFront Kalamazoo 340 S. Rose St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-349-4234 www.outfrontkzoo.org Transcend is a support group that provides a safe space for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals age 18+. Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm & on the 4th Sunday of the month at 4pm at OutFront Kalamazoo Contact [email protected] for more information
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Family Group Grand Rapids Pride Center 343 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-458-3511 www.grpride.org Social Group for LGBTQ parents, allies & parents to be. This group is comprised of all LGBTQ & ally families that want to have a safe place to be themselves. Parents can meet other parents and socialize while the children play and/or socialize themselves. Find resources, references, and referrals to support your LGBTQ family! Meets on the 4th Saturday of the month, except when there is a holiday on that weekend Time & place varies - sign up for information on family group outings at www.grpride.org/services/family-group Contact [email protected] for more information
Someone I Love Identifies as a Transgender Person Advanced Counseling & Therapy Services* 2020 Raybrook St. SE Suite 305 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-226-9038 www.advancedcounselingandtherapyservices.com Members of the group will identify their personal concerns, if they are experiencing grief related to adjusting to their loved one's identity, and what is needed to help them come to a more supportive relationship. This group will provide a safe place to openly talk about each person's thoughts and feelings, which may be inappropriate to say to their loved one. Meets every other Tuesday 7:30pm at Advanced Counseling & Therapy Services Facilitated by Joanne Nemecek from Advanced Counseling & Therapy Services
Family of LGBTQ+ Advanced Counseling & Therapy Services* 2020 Raybrook St. SE Suite 305 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-202-4444 www.advancedcounselingandtherapyservices.com Join us to talk about all things related to having important people in your life who identify as LGBTQ+. Everyone's experiences are unique, but that doesn't mean you are in this alone! You'll find support, education, answers for questions, friendship, and an open door. Meets every Friday 6:30pm-7:30pm at Advanced Counseling & Therapy Services Facilitated by Kayla Maroney from Advanced Counseling & Therapy Services
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PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore Grace Episcopal Church** 555 Michigan Ave. Holland, MI 49423 616-399-2161 www.pflag.org PFLAG support group is open to LGBTQ people and their parents, family, & friends. Our mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ people and allies who support one another, and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQ people. Meets on the 3rd Friday of each month 7pm-8pm at Grace Episcopal Church Contact [email protected] for more information
Parents of LGBTQ Youth Group Grand Rapids Pride Center 343 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-458-3511 www.grpride.org Supportive space for parents of LGBTQ youth. This social and support group for individuals age 18+ is entirely peer facilitated by parents and guardians who have children attending our Youth Group and/or Young Adult Group. The only requirement for attending the group is that you have cared for a child, no matter the age, who identifies as LGBTQ. Meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7pm-8:45pm at 1444 Lake Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (The old D'arts Donuts on the corner of Atlas Ave. & Lake Ave.) Contact [email protected] for more information
Out In Faith Out On The Lakeshore 451 Columbia Ave. Suite C Holland, MI 49423 616-994-8090 www.outonthelakeshore.org LGBTQ+ supportive pastors will be at the Out On The Lakeshore Community Center to share stories, comfort, listen, answer questions, offer resources, and primarily support the LGBTQ+ community. These monthly gatherings are open to all ages and allies too! Come to our safe space, be yourself, and know you are loved. Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month 7pm-8:15pm at Out On The Lakeshore Contact [email protected] for more information
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LGBTQ+ and Friends Support Group Park Church* 10 E Park Place NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-459-3203 www.parkchurchgr.org This group is designed specially for the visibility, support, and affirmation of our queer sisters and brothers in Christ, but all parts of Park Church are equally welcoming. That means, you don't have to live in a silo. At Park, you can be who God made you to be: Yourself. For more information & to get involved, contact [email protected]
LGBT+ Adult Support Group & Loved-Ones of LGBT+ Support Group GIFT (Gays In Faith Together)* The Vine, First Place Building 207 Fulton St. E Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-774-0446 www.giftgr.org Our LGBT+ Adult Support Group and our Loved-Ones of LGBT+ Support Group allows us to come together in community and support each other on our journeys. Many of us feel unheard and unsupported at our churches, jobs, schools, and families. We want you to know that you're not alone. You are loved and welcome here. We provide spiritual and emotional support in a safe and supportive interfaith environment. Both environments are peer-led. LGBT+ Adult Support Group meets every Wednesday 7pm-9pm at The Vine, First Place Building Loved-Ones of LGBT+ Support Group meets on the 1st Monday of the month 6pm-7pm at The Vine, First Place Building Contact [email protected] for more information
LGBT+ Pastoral Care GIFT (Gays In Faith Together)* 207 Fulton St. E Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-774-0446 www.giftgr.org We provide personal support for LGBT+ individuals, families, and couples. GIFT’s Chaplain, Rev. Jim Lucas offers pastoral care and counseling free of charge. Other GIFT members provide additional support. Contact Rev. Jim Lucas at JimLucas@GaysInFaithTogether for more information
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Pride Circle Fountain Street Church* 24 Fountain St. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-459-8386 www.fountainstreet.org A safe space for LGBTQIA+ folks to socialize and organize! Meets every other Wednesday 6pm-7:30pm at Fountain Street Church 2nd floor resource room Contact [email protected] to get involved
Women's Social Group Grand Rapids Pride Center 343 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-458-3511 www.grpride.org Casual, fun social group for LBTQ+ women age 18+. LBTQ+ Women’s Social Group provides a safe and inviting space for socialization where you can have real conversations, meet nice people, and just relax outside of the bar and dating scene. Meetings include a variety of activities, group discussions, movie nights, and social outings! Meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month 7pm at GRPC This group is open to any person who identifies as female Contact [email protected] for more information
Men's Social Group Grand Rapids Pride Center 343 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-458-3511 www.grpride.org Casual, supportive social group for GBTQ+ men. GBTQ+ Men’s Social Group has three main goals: To create a welcoming atmosphere free of judgement that inspires open and honest conversation, forge new friendships outside of bars, clubs, phone apps and the “dating scene," and, provide a diverse array of perspective by welcoming all gay/bi/trans/questioning men ages 18 to 118. Meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month 7pm at GRPC This group is open to any person who identifies as male Contact [email protected] for more information
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LEGAL ADVOCATES SPECIALIZING IN LGBTQ+ ISSUES
Justice For Our Neighbors Grand Rapids Pride Center 343 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-458-3511 www.grpride.org/services/jfon Free legal aid for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating citizenship and immigration legal services. Attorney providing legal aid speaks English and Spanish. Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month, every other month 1pm-4pm at GRPC Services are available on a first come, first serve walk-in basis Contact [email protected] for more information
Equality Michigan Grand Rapids Pride Center 343 Atlas Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-458-3511 www.grpride.org/services/eqmi Equality Michigan Department of Victim Services pop-up office hours provides advocacy services and support including transgender specialized resources, anti- violence support, legal systems navigation, safety planning, community referrals, and more! Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 2pm-6pm at GRPC Services are available via walk-in or by appointment. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information
Equality Michigan Out On The Lakeshore 451 Columbia Ave. Suite C Holland, MI 49423 616-994-8090 www.outonthelakeshore.org Equality Michigan Department of Victim Services pop-up office hours provides advocacy services and support including transgender specialized resources, anti- violence support, legal systems navigation, safety planning, community referrals, and more! Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month 2pm-6pm at Out On The Lakeshore Services are available via walk-in or by appointment. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information
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CHOOSE A TOPIC & CLICK WHICH SUBTOPIC YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT
Health/Medical LGBTQ+ Identity
GENDER DIVERSE & TRANSGENDER GENDER IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT CHILDREN IN CHILDREN
PUBERTY BLOCKERS THE STAGES OF COMING OUT
HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY - GLOSSARY OF LGBTQ+ IDENTITIES, FEMINIZING SEXUALITIES & GENDERS
HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY - GENDER DYSPHORIA MASCULINIZING
GENDER CONFIRMATION SURGERY
School Communication
MICHIGAN ANTI-BULLYING LAWS & TALKING WITH TEENS ABOUT POLICIES THREATS TO THEIR SAFETY GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA) CLUBS
LGBTQ+ INCLUSIVE SEX ED
BULLYING RESPONSE & PREVENTION
LGBTQ+ INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM
TRANSGENDER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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AVAILABLE IN SPANISH AT HTTPS://FAMILYPROJECT.SFSU.EDU/POSTER 23 PARENT EDUCATION
AVAILABLE IN SPANISH AT HTTPS://FAMILYPROJECT.SFSU.EDU/POSTER 24 CHATTING WITH YOUR CHILD
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CHOOSE AN AGE GROUP & CLICK WHICH TOPIC YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT
Preschool Elementary School
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
IDENTITY IDENTITY
SEX & SEXUALITY SEX & SEXUALITY
BULLYING BULLYING
Middle School High School
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
IDENTITY IDENTITY
SEX & SEXUALITY SEX & SEXUALITY
BULLYING BULLYING
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CLICK ON THE NAME OF A WEBSITE/FACEBOOK PAGE/BLOG/BOOK/JOURNAL TO BE REDIRECTED TO IT
Websites
Equality Michigan Facebook Pages & Groups
Gender Spectrum Free Mom Hugs Michigan Chapter
Gay, Lesbian & Free Mom Hugs West Michigan Area Straight Education Grand Rapids Pride Center Network (GLSEN) Out On The Lakeshore Grand Rapids Pride Center PFLAG Holland/Lakeshore Grand Rapids Trans Foundation Human Rights Campaign
Immigration Equality Books
Michigan Organization on Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, Adolescent Sexual Health and the Search for Identity
Muskegon Pride Guiding Families of LGBT+ Loved Ones PFLAG Raising My Rainbow: Adventures Stand With Trans in Raising a Fabulous, Gender Creative Son The Trevor Project Unconditional: A Guide to Loving and Supporting Your LGBTQ Child
Journaling Click for a list of books for Children, Teens, and Parents My Parenting Journey with an LGBTQ+ Child: A Journal
My Parenting Journey with a Transgender Blogs Child: A Journal Raising My Rainbow Wonderfully and Purposely Made: I Am Serendipitydodah for Moms of Enough: A Journal All About Me LGBTQ Kids Transforming Love: Support for Mothers of Transgender Children
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