Pamphlets and brochures

Guides for coming out

• Resource Guide to Coming Out (PDF) from the Human Rights Campaign
• Be Yourself (PDF) 

Information for parents of lesbians or gays

• Accepting Parents Boost Mental Health of LGBT Teens (article)
• Our Daughters and Sons (PDF) from PFLAG National
• For Parents, Guardians and Family Members of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex or Questioning Youth, by Carolyn Wagner
• This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids by Dannielle Owens – Reid & Kristin Russo, this book is available at James H LaRue / HR Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch CO 80120

Information for transgender persons

• Informational brochures from PFLAG National

Resources for education

• Just the facts about sexual orientation & youth (PDF)
• Dr. Robert Minor’s current “Minor Details” column and past issues.
• https://www.intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide/

Information to help prevent teen suicide

• A Parent’s Guide to Recognizing and Treating Depression in Your Child, from the Youth Suicide Prevention Program.
• Risk and Protective Factors
• Brochure from Advocates for Youth

Other Resources

• mental health and addiction in the LGBTQ+ community, https://healthyliferecovery.com/mental-health-addiction-in-lgbtq
• LGBT Alcohol Rehab
• www.AddictionCenter.com/Addiction/LGBTQ
• https://www.addictiongroup.org/treatment/options/inpatient/
• LGBT and Gay-Friendly Rehab Centers in Colorado

PFLAG welcomes everyone including the LGBT community, parents, other relatives and friends. If you have never been to a PFLAG meeting we think you will find it rewarding. As always, part of our meeting is dedicated to support. Come and share your story and experiences with the other members of PFLAG Highlands Ranch

PFLAG Highlands Ranch Chapter (including the surrounding south area) meets the second Monday of each month. You do not have to be a member to attend. Everything is confidential and all are welcome. During the group support time, you may prefer to speak one on one which can be arranged.

Please email [email protected] with questions.