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Are you an out or questioning teen? Are you looking to connect with others who are discovering their own queer sexuality? If so, you've come to the right place. This section is filled with advice, resources, and entertainment for the LGBTQ teen community.

Resources in this category:

Gay Crawler :: http://www.gaycrawler.com/

Gay Crawler is a search engine dedicated to helping the LGBTQ community find information on travel, health, legal advice, business, and more.

Gaydar @ Scarleteen :: http://www.scarleteen.com/gaydar/index.html

Gaydar is the queer section of the site that offers "sex ed. for the real world." Here you'll find stories and advice on topics that matter to queer teenagers.

JQYouth :: http://www.jqyouth.org/

This site is dedicated to the lives of Jewish queer youth. Here you can connect with others who share your experiences. You can join an anonymous e-mail discussion group, subscribe to the newsletter, or attend events in your area that are set up for members of the organization.

Lesbian Gay Bi Trans YouthLine :: http://www.youthline.ca/

This site is an offshoot of an Ontario-based toll-free helpline. You can call their number with any questions or concerns you may have, or surf the site to find a wealth of resources for queer teens.

Mogenic :: http://www.mogenic.com/

This site is dedicated to connecting queer teens from around the world. Come here to find advice on coming out, making out, and going out.

National Youth Advocacy Coalition :: http://www.nyacyouth.org/nyac/youth_connections.html

"The National Youth Advocacy Coalition (NYAC) is the only national organization focused solely on improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth through advocacy, education, and information." Here you'll find information on transgender health, deaf and disabled resources, and much more!

Oasis Magazine :: http://www.oasisjournals.com/

This "Writing Community for Queer and Questioning Youth" allows you to read the journals of teens as well as to post your own. The site also features poetry by teens, a forum where you can discuss your ideas, and "back issues" of past features.

Out Proud! The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth :: http://www.outproud.org/

Resources for teens and educators including information about brochures, books, and other web sites.

Outreach :: http://www.also.org.au/

Information for gay, transgendered, bisexual and lesbian youth in Australia. Includes a list of print resources to help answer questions such as "how should I tell my parents?"; "is it a choice" as well as some general fiction and nonfiction reading. There are links to other web sites; directories of resources for youth in Australia; a page of hints if you are thinking of coming out; a list of gay, transgenderd, bisexual or lesbian celebrities and many other pieces of information.

The PERSON Project :: http://www.personproject.org/

The P.E.R.S.O.N. Project is a national network of organizations and individuals who work to ensure that fair, accurate and unbiased information about lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered people is taught in America's K-12 public schools. Visit here for a project organizing handbook and more resources.

Queer America :: http://www.queeramerica.com/

A service of OutProud, this site is a directory of over 5,000 entries for resources in the United States of interest to queer teens. All you need to do is enter your area code and/or zip code to find a list of local support groups, health clinics, and social communities.

Searching for a way out: Stopping Gay Teen Suicide :: http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/~perspy/old/issues/1995/may/gayteen.html

Written by Ciara Torres, this essay addresses the fact that one-third of all teenagers who commit suicide are gay, despite the fact that gay teens only comprise one-tenth of the teen population.

Sexual Orientation :: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/TeenHealth/SexOrien/gay.html

This straightforward page was created by a group of students to help other teens understand the range of sexual orientations.

Specific Drugs Used in Sexual Assault :: http://sano.camh.net/rapedrugs/drugs.htm

Educate yourself about Rohypnol, G.H.B., Ketamine and Ecstacy. Awareness is your best defense!

TeenAIDS.org :: http://www.teenaids.org/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx

Learn about the problem of the spread of AIDS in teenagers. This site, prepared by a Harvard Researcher, offers teens the chance to ask about AIDS and other issues. You can find information about avoiding AIDS, including information on risks associatied with tattoos or body piercing. One purpose of the site is to assist teens and their communities to become part of PeerCorps, groups of teenagers that can help each other learn about AIDS. Note that the "Dr. John" on this site is NOT a medical doctor, but a doctor of education. This site has a long list of hotlines that teens can call.

The Cool Page For Queer Teens :: http://www.bidstrup.com/cool.htm

A website "for sexual minority teens in crisis." This site contains information and resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender teenagers.

YouthResource :: http://www.youthresource.com/

This site offers support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teens. It includes information on relationships, sex, mental health, coming out, safe sex tips, facts about STDs and dating violence, and links to other resources for queer or questioning youth.