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