True Colors United

Youth & Students · Iowa · Free

Co-founded by Cyndi Lauper to address LGBTQ+ youth homelessness and ensure no young person is denied family. Relevant for college applicants needing affirming campus info, dorm policies, and chosen-family scholarships. Crisis lines specifically for LGBTQ+ youth (Trevor, LGBT National Youth Talkline) are 24/7 and confidential. LGBTQ+ students with a GSA at school are 50% less likely to attempt suicide than those without. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Iowa residents and allies.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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