LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Allies, Nonbinary/Genderqueer +) Resources and Research
Finding books (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays), movies, news, magazines, literary journals and more for LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual/ally and more!) interests and research
Featured Titles
Counseling LGBTQ AmericansCall Number: HQ73 .F72 2012 (Moore Library-Stacks)ISBN: 9781111186678A concise guide that includes terminology, sociopolitical history, clinical issues, culture, counseling implications, and resources.
Handbook of LGBT-Affirmative Couple and Family TherapyCall Number: RC488.5 .H3345 2012 (Moore Library-Stacks)ISBN: 9780415883597
Out in Psychology: lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer perspectivesCall Number: HQ73 .O88 2007 (Moore Library-Stacks)ISBN: 9780470012871
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer PsychologyCall Number: RC451.4.G39 L47 2010 (Moore Library-Stacks)ISBN: 9780521876667
A Positive View of LGBTQCall Number: HQ73 .R54 2012 (Moore Library-Stacks)ISBN: 9781442212817Starts a new conversation about the strengths and benefits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) identities.
- More like this: LGBTQ+ and mental healthSearches keywords in advanced search: (lesbian* OR gay* OR "sexual minorities" OR bisexual* OR trans*) AND ("mental health")
- More like this: LGBTQ+ and counselingSearches keywords in advanced search: (lesbian* OR gay* OR "sexual minorities" OR bisexual* OR trans*) AND (counseling)
- More like this: LGBTQ+ and psychologySearches keywords in advanced search: (lesbian* OR gay* OR "sexual minorities" OR bisexual* OR trans*) AND (psychology)
Professional Associations
- APA: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns Office (LGBTCO)Contains news; programs and projects; resources and publications from the American Psychological Association.
- NALGAP: The Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Addiction Professionals and Their AlliesDedicated to the prevention and treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse, and other addictions in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer communities.
Crisis Help and Hotlines
- The Trevor Project: Preventing Suicide Among LGBTQ YouthAccess to the Trevor Lifeline and chat.
- Trans LifelineTrans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.
- LGBT National Help CenterOperates the LGBT National Hotline, the LGBT National Youth Talkline, and Online Peer Support Chat.
- CDC HIV/AIDS and STDs.Information and hotline ("contact us")
- National Coalition of Anti-Violence ProgramsAVP empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education, and supports survivors through counseling and advocacy.
- San Francisco Sex InformationInformation on a variety of topics. Call or email.
- Stop the Hate | Campus PrideThe national program serves as the premiere source of anti-hate educational resources for higher education institutions and campus communities.
Library of Congress Subject Terms
- Sexual minoritiesUsed for "LGBTQ" and its variations.
See subdivisions noted above.
Click the links below to find books and DVDs. Also, use these terms in databases to find articles.
Combine these subdivisions with the specific group (gays, gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender people, transsexuals, sexual minorities):
--Psychology
--Mental health
--Mental health services.
--Counseling of
- List of LGBTQI Subject HeadingsA great list compiled by a Yale librarian. Use it to brainstorm and to help with your searching!