LGBTQ Teens and Adolescents<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n- Hot Topics <\/a><\/li>\n
- Vaccines <\/a><\/li>\n
- Links for Teen & Parents <\/a><\/li>\n
- Transitioning to Adult <\/a><\/li>\n
- LGBTQ <\/a><\/li>\n
- Adult Special Needs <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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\u2019s 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 \u2014 please don\u2019t hesitate to ask!<\/p>\n
Local \/ Regional Resources for LGBT+ Individuals and Families:<\/h2>\n\n- JASMYN (Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Jax Youth Equality<\/a><\/li>\n
- Jacksonville Center for Sexual Health<\/a><\/li>\n
- UF Department of Pediatrics Gender Clinic (Gainesville, FL)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Jacksonville School-based Gay-Straight Alliances<\/a><\/li>\n
- PFLAG of Jacksonville<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
National LGBT+ and Transgender Resources:<\/h2>\n\n- University of California (San Francisco)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Mass General Hospital for Children Transgender Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n
- Family Acceptance Project<\/a><\/li>\n
- Virtual Transgender Support Network led by Dr. Kristie Overstreet<\/a><\/li>\n
- Finding transgender bathrooms (just type in city and a good list appears)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Family Acceptance Project<\/a><\/li>\n
- Transgender Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Areas about which Carithers has more information:<\/h2>\n\n- Counselors<\/li>\n
- Speech \/ Voice therapy<\/li>\n
- Gender affirming therapy<\/li>\n
- Hormone replacement therapy<\/li>\n
- Pubertal blockers<\/li>\n
- Sexual health and safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Need More Information?
\nWe Are Here to Help<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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- Hot Topics <\/a><\/li>\n
- Vaccines <\/a><\/li>\n
- Links for Teen & Parents <\/a><\/li>\n
- Transitioning to Adult <\/a><\/li>\n
- LGBTQ <\/a><\/li>\n
- Adult Special Needs <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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\u2019s 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 \u2014 please don\u2019t hesitate to ask!<\/p>\n
Local \/ Regional Resources for LGBT+ Individuals and Families:<\/h2>\n
- \n
- JASMYN (Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Jax Youth Equality<\/a><\/li>\n
- Jacksonville Center for Sexual Health<\/a><\/li>\n
- UF Department of Pediatrics Gender Clinic (Gainesville, FL)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Jacksonville School-based Gay-Straight Alliances<\/a><\/li>\n
- PFLAG of Jacksonville<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
National LGBT+ and Transgender Resources:<\/h2>\n
- \n
- University of California (San Francisco)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Mass General Hospital for Children Transgender Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n
- Family Acceptance Project<\/a><\/li>\n
- Virtual Transgender Support Network led by Dr. Kristie Overstreet<\/a><\/li>\n
- Finding transgender bathrooms (just type in city and a good list appears)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Family Acceptance Project<\/a><\/li>\n
- Transgender Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Areas about which Carithers has more information:<\/h2>\n
- \n
- Counselors<\/li>\n
- Speech \/ Voice therapy<\/li>\n
- Gender affirming therapy<\/li>\n
- Hormone replacement therapy<\/li>\n
- Pubertal blockers<\/li>\n
- Sexual health and safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Need More Information?
\nWe Are Here to Help<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
- Mass General Hospital for Children Transgender Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n
- Jax Youth Equality<\/a><\/li>\n
- Vaccines <\/a><\/li>\n
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