2NDFLOOR believes in equal opportunity and treatment for all people, no matter your race, gender or sexual orientation. Discovering your sexuality is a journey, and it can be confusing at times, especially if you are surrounded by people who may not understand you. The pages below provide resources and support for anyone interested in LGBTQI topics.
An international public-private partnership in support of gay, lesbian and bisexual and transgender youth, The SSC is working to help schools become safe places where everyone; student, teacher or family, can belong. They provide resources to schools, raise awareness, and offer skill based training along with other resources essential to promoting equality.
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. Visit the site to learn about suicide prevention, events, advocacy, chat, ask questions or call the Trevor lifeline.
The Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for LGBTQI Americans. The site offers hundreds of resources including an equality center, corporate partners, celebrity support, equality progress reports, marriage equality, issues and resource lists and local support.
In response to LGBTQI students taking their lives, the It Gets Better Project is a worldwide movement featuring more than 50,000 user-created videos that tell LGBTQI youth it gets better, and inspire the changes need to make it better. The site offers videos, celebrity support, blogs, legal support and resources for help.
The Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders are a New England based legal rights organization that works to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity. Here you can learn your rights, visit events, explore up to date news & multimedia and learn how to help.
Led by Lady Gaga and her mother, the Born this Way Foundation fosters a more accepting society that embraces individuality and difference. Learn about safety, skills and opportunities, the Born Brave bus tour, get involved in building a kinder and braver world or find help.
Parents, Families, Friends, and Allies United with LGBTQI People to move equality forward!
Advocates for Informed Choice (AIC) uses innovative legal strategies to advocate for the civil rights of children born with variations of reproductive or sexual anatomy.