LGBTQ+ Resources
Commitment Statement
The diversity of Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) is a treasure that is valued and celebrated. Students, staff, and community members are expected to be honored and treated with dignity regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression no matter where they are in their journey. CCSD commits to the urgency and the need for long-term, sustainable, and well-informed action around LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Resources
Cherry Creek Schools is committed to the core values of Equity, Growth Mindset, Whole Wellbeing, Relationships, and Engagement. Below is a list of community resources provided in support of students, families, and staff. CCSD encourages families and caregivers to review these and other resources to explore opportunities for community engagement in pursuit of student Whole Wellbeing. CCSD encourages parents and caregivers to discuss digital citizenship and online safety with their students accessing any websites or digital content.
For ease of use, resources are categorized by the following abbreviations:
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Local Organization |
L |
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National Organization |
N |
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Awareness & Learning |
AL |
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Activities & Programs |
AP |
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Healthcare |
HC |
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Mental Health |
MH |
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Research & Statistics |
RS |
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L MH |
Provides a variety of services and resources focused on LGBTQ+ mental health |
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L AL MH |
Provides resources for parents and caregivers to help build positive relationships with their teens, including how to have supportive conversations with LGBTQ+ teens |
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N AL |
Provides information and resources for parents, caregivers, and families of gender diverse youth |
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N AL RS |
Large scale organization that supports LGBTQ+ students and schools |
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N MH |
CCSD provided access to free teletherapy sessions for 6-12th graders |
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N AL |
Article from American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) titled Gender Identity Development in Children also provides links to other AAP articles helpful for parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ children |
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N AL RS |
Large scale organization advocating for the LGBTQ+ community at national and local levels, provides information on a wide range of LGBTQ+ topics including resources for parents, caregivers, and youth, as well as information on laws and legislation |
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L MH |
Provides up to 6 free therapy sessions to youth as per Colorado House Bill 21-1258 (not LGBTQ+ specific but are LGBTQ+ friendly) |
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L AP MH |
Provides mental health resources and mentoring for LGBTQ+ youth and their families |
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L AP |
Provides a variety of programming and resources for parents, caregivers, and families of LGBTQ+ youth |
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L AL AP MH |
Provides a variety of supports and services focusing on mental health for LGBTQ+ people |
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L AP MH |
Provides a wide array of resources and activities for the local LGBTQ+ community, including youth-specific activities and resources |
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AL RS N |
Large scale organization that provides a wide range of services, resources, information, and research on LGBTQ+ youth mental health |
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L AL AP HC MH |
Transgender Center of the Rockies Provides a wide array of services, programs, resources, and information to support the local trans community |
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N AL AP |
Trans Student Educational Resources Provides a variety of trans-specific opportunities and resources such as scholarships and internships |
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L AL HC MH |
True Center for Gender Diversity Division of Children’s Hospital Colorado that provides gender affirming health care and other wrap-around services for trans children, youth, and their families |
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L AP MH RS |
Provides activities, programs, and mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth and their families |
The information contained in these links and resources do not represent the views and opinions of CCSD. The mere appearance or inclusion of a link or resource does not constitute an endorsement of content, materials, or messages of any of the resources by CCSD. The resources are being made available for information purposes only and CCSD does not make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, or completeness of the links listed below.