LGBTQIA+ Resources
The CT Department of Children and Families is committed to consistent, safe, and affirming care, support, and services for LGBTQIA+ children, young adults, parents, caregivers, and foster parents working with the Department. We continually strive to ensure that our services, programs, and placements are safe, affirming, and free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying for all children and families, regardless of actual or perceived sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
These resources are intended to support youth, young adults, caregivers, and professionals with the vital information needed to effectively affirm, guide, and champion LGBTQ+ individuals.
For more information, please feel free to reach out to Diane Rosell at diane.rosell@ct.gov or Victoria Peters at victoria.peters@ct.gov
Glossary of Terms and Resources
Support for parents of LGBTQ - Strong Family Alliance
LGBTQIA+ Resources for Parents — PEPS
Beaqen
Family Acceptance Project ®
Resources for Parents | Planned Parenthood
My Kid is Gay
Ensuring Comprehensive Care and Support for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Adolescents | American Academy of Pediatrics
Additional Parent Caregiver Resources
Child Mind Institute - Supporting LGBTQ+ Kids and Young Adults
What social workers should consider when working with LGTBQ+ people - Community Care
Gender Affirming Care for Young People - Information to Know
PFLAG
Gender Spectrum
Triangle Community Center | Norwalk, CT |
Q Plus
New Haven Pride Center – a place for community, culture, and support
LGBTQIA-Responsive Services at Wheeler
Additional Youth Resources
Hartford HealthCare - The Center for Gender Health
Resources for LGBTQIA+ job seekers · Resume.io
Youth Link Mentor - Program Description
Youth Link Mentor Referral Form
New Haven Pride Center
50 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 387-2252
Email: Kaylee@newhavenpridecenter.org
info@newhavenpridecenter.org
Website: https://www.newhavenpridecenter.org/
Calendar of Events: New Haven Pride Calendar
Q Plus
West Hartford, Southington, Hartford, Wethersfield, Middletown,
Portland, New Haven, and North Haven
Email: info@qplusct.org
Website: www.qplustct.org
Calendar of Events: Q-Plus Calendar of Events
Triangle Community Center
650 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 853-0600
Email: tcc@ctpridecenter.org
Webpage: www.ctpridecenter.org
Calendar of Events: TCC Calendar
Region 1 (Bridgeport, Norwalk, Westport, Wilton, Stamford)
Bridgeport
Stamford/Norwalk
Westport
Wilton
Region 2 (Milford, New Haven)
New Haven
- New Haven Pride Center
- Q Plus
- Rainbow Support Group - support group for young adults/adults with Disabilities
Milford
Region 3 (Mansfield, Middletown, Norwich, Willimantic)
Middletown
Region 4 (Hartford, Enfield, Manchester, Tolland)
Hartford
Enfield
Region 5 (Danbury, Ridgefield, Torrington, Waterbury)
Danbury
Ridgefield
Waterbury
Region 6 (Meriden, New Britain)
Southington
New Britain
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LGBTQIA+ Health & Support Services | Wheeler Health - Wheeler Clinic
Meriden
Supports throughout CT
- LGBTQIA+ Resources | The Hub CT
- Find an Affirming Church
- Resources – Connecticut Pride
- Faith Resources - HRC
The Trevor Project
PFLAG
LGBT Life Center
The Tribe Wellness Community
National SOGIE Center
LGBTQ+ Veterans - US Department of Veterans Affairs
GLAAD
Crisis Care & Support Hotlines
LGBTQIA Resource Center - Crisis Care & Support Hotlines (ucdavis.edu)
Gay & Lesbian National Hotline
1- 888-843-GLNH (4564)
https://lgbthotline.org/
The Trevor Helpline
886-488-7386 (Suicide Hotline) - Available 24/7
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
Translifeline.org/hotline
Advocates for Youth "I think I might be..." Booklet Resources - Brochures include English, Spanish and Arabic Languages.
- LGBTQ Friendly Colleges & Universities
- LGBTQ Scholarships and Financial Aid
- College Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
- LGBTQ+ College Student Guide
- Office of LGBTQ Resources - Yale University
- Guidance on Civil Rights Protections and Supports for Transgender or Gender Diverse Students
- Campus Pride
- LGBTQ+ Guide to Cybersecurity Careers & Education Paths (2025) - Programs.com
Youth in Care - Information for LGBTQ Youth
GLAD
DCF Non-Discrimination Policy
DCF Transgender Best Practice Guide
Guidance on Civil Rights Protections and Supports for Transgender or Gender Diverse Students
Pink News
Teen Dating Violence
Home LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation | LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community - Human Rights Campaign
LGBTQ+ Counseling Specialties | Stokes Counseling Services
Find the Best LGBTQ+ Therapists and Psychologists in Connecticut - Psychology Today
Young Adult Services Right Track/LGBTQ Specialty | Institute of Living | Hartford HealthCare
LGBTQIA+ Resources | The Hub CT
LGBTQ Mental Health Resources | The Trevor Project
Connecticut LGBTQ+ Friendly Therapist
The Health Collective – Be Well. Be Yourself.
The Cost of Gender Transition
Circle Care Center
Anchor Health
Hartford HealthCare - The Center for Gender Health
List Of LGBTQIA+-Friendly Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers Near You (me)
Addiction, Withdrawal and Detox Guide - LGBT Addiction Guide
LGBTQ+ Community - LGBTQ Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse | Treatment Options
LGBTQ+ Family & Substance Abuse - Partnership to End Addiction
Are LGBTQI+ communities affected by trafficking? » STOP THE TRAFFIK
LGBTQ+ Communities and Human Trafficking - Polaris (polarisproject.org)
LGBTQ+ Tip Sheets