Resources & Support

Immediate help, professional services, and trusted educational materials for sexual health and relationships.

Emergency & Crisis Resources

Immediate help available 24/7

Professional Services

Healthcare providers, counseling, and support services

🏥 Healthcare Providers

Finding medical professionals for sexual and reproductive health.

  • Primary care physicians
  • Gynecologists and urologists
  • Adolescent medicine specialists
  • Reproductive endocrinologists
  • Sexual health clinics

Tip: Many communities have low-cost or free clinics for sexual health services.

💬 Counseling & Therapy

Mental health support for relationship and sexual health concerns.

  • Individual therapy
  • Couples counseling
  • Sex therapy
  • Trauma-informed care
  • LGBTQ+ affirming therapists

Finding Providers:

  • Psychology Today Therapist Directory
  • BetterHelp (online therapy)
  • Local community mental health centers
  • University counseling centers

⚖️ Legal Resources

Legal support and advocacy services.

  • Legal aid societies
  • Domestic violence legal services
  • Reproductive rights organizations
  • LGBTQ+ legal advocacy
  • Victim advocacy programs

National Organizations:

  • ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project
  • Lambda Legal
  • RAINN Legal Services
  • National Center for Victims of Crime

Educational Materials

Trusted books, websites, and organizations for further learning

📚 Recommended Reading

For Adolescents:

  • "It's Perfectly Normal" by Robie H. Harris
  • "The Care and Keeping of You" (American Girl)
  • "Sex, Puberty, and All That Stuff" by Jacqui Bailey
  • "Wait, What?" by Heather Corinna

For Young Adults & Adults:

  • "Come as You Are" by Emily Nagoski
  • "The Guide to Getting It On!" by Paul Joannides
  • "Sexual Intelligence" by Marty Klein
  • "The Vagina Bible" by Jen Gunter

🌐 Trusted Organizations

  • Planned Parenthood: Comprehensive sexual health services and education
  • SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change
  • Advocates for Youth: Youth-focused sexual health advocacy
  • Scarleteen: Inclusive sex education for teens
  • CDC Sexual Health: Government health information
  • WHO Reproductive Health: Global health resources

🎓 Online Learning

  • Scarleteen: Comprehensive online resource
  • Bedsider: Birth control support and information
  • Go Ask Alice!: Q&A health resource
  • Teen Health Source: Peer-based information
  • Sex, Etc.: By teens, for teens

Support Groups & Communities

Peer support and community resources

🤝 Peer Support Groups

  • Sexual assault survivor groups
  • LGBTQ+ youth groups
  • STI support communities
  • Infertility support groups
  • Men's and women's health groups

Finding Local Groups:

  • Community centers
  • Hospitals and clinics
  • Religious organizations
  • University student services
  • Online directories

💻 Online Communities

  • Reddit Communities: Evidence-based subreddits
  • Facebook Groups: Moderated support groups
  • Discord Servers: Age-appropriate communities
  • Forum Websites: Specialized discussion boards

Safety Note: Always verify the credibility of online communities and be cautious about sharing personal information.

Quick Reference: Hotlines

Save these numbers for when you need immediate support