Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender Resource Center

"Coming Out" Resources

Coming Out is a personal journey requiring courage and support.

Information

• GLBT National Help Center runs a Hotline: 1-888-843-4564 and Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743
• Human Rights Campaign (HRC) guides to coming out
• PFLAG Get Support
• Coming out stories on deafqueer.org
• Coming out your parents (YouthResource.com)
• Tips for coming out to your kids, from COLAGE
• The transsexual person in your life, some frequently asked questions

Here at MSU

• Student LBGT organizations
• The LBGT Resource Center offers resources, support and advocacy for students, and campus-wide educational opportunities such as Safe Zone training and the Panel Program
• The Counseling Center has a variety of services for students, including an LBGT Liaison
• Office of Study Abroad's info for GLBT students
• How can you support an LGBT person? Handout (PDF)
• GLFSA, MSU's GLBT Faculty, Staff and Graduate Student Association
• The MSU GLBT Alumni Association

More links to explore

• Diversity within LBGT communities
• International organizations
• Local and statewide organizations

Suggested reading

• Looking for an introduction to LBGT identity development and work with college students? Check out this article: Analysis of LBGT Identity Development Models and Implications for Practice (PDF) as a place to start.