Local & National LGBTQ+ resources:

YWCA Kaua‘i offers LGBTQ+ Trainings designed for businesses, non-profits, service providers, community groups, and more. Topics covered include LGBTQ+ 101, Transgender Cultural Humility, Barriers to Services, Creating an Inclusive Environment, and Better Serving LGBTQ+ Survivors of Violence. These sessions promote inclusivity, awareness, and respect in professional and community spaces.

For inquiries, please contact Matthew Houck, Director of Prevention, at matthew@ywcakauai.org or (808) 245-5959 ext. 256.

The Trevor Project: 24/7 confidential LGBTQ+ youth Crisis Intervention support. Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text 678-678.

Free PFLAG booklets on supporting LGBTQ+ family members and/or friends

Hawaii State Support and Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community

Hawaii State Coalition Against Sexual Assault LGBTQ+ Resources

Amaze.org : Info for youth around gender identity / sexual orientation and many other challenging topics for developmental ages

Finding Your True Voice: A Guide to Gender-Affirming Verbal Communication

A Nurse’s Comprehensive Guide to Gender-Affirming Care