LGBTQ Teens and Adolescents
Carithers celebrates diversity! We seek to be a place of support, encouragement, and evidence-based information for ALL kids and families during the amazing journey from youth through adolescence. We respect every child’s gender identity and sexual orientation and strive to be a safe place of inclusion and affirmation. Below are links to various organizations and resources (local, regional, and national) to help youth and their families learn more. We have a host of additional information available through our office, and are happy to discuss any concerns and questions you or your loved ones may have — please don’t hesitate to ask!
Local / Regional Resources for LGBT+ Individuals and Families:
- JASMYN (Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network)
- Jax Youth Equality
- Jacksonville Center for Sexual Health
- UF Department of Pediatrics Gender Clinic (Gainesville, FL)
- Jacksonville School-based Gay-Straight Alliances
- PFLAG of Jacksonville
National LGBT+ and Transgender Resources:
- University of California (San Francisco)
- Mass General Hospital for Children Transgender Clinic
- Family Acceptance Project
- Virtual Transgender Support Network led by Dr. Kristie Overstreet
- Finding transgender bathrooms (just type in city and a good list appears)
- Family Acceptance Project
- Transgender Resources
Areas about which Carithers has more information:
- Counselors
- Speech / Voice therapy
- Gender affirming therapy
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Pubertal blockers
- Sexual health and safety