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Information on counseling services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ+) students, their educators and their families.

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California Association of Local Behavioral Health ​Boards & Commissions​ supports the work of California's 59 local mental and behavioral health boards and commissions, including specific support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and queer (LGBTQ+) mental health.

California Association of School Counselors’ Policy Statement on LGBTQ Youth External link opens in new window or tab.
School counselors promote equal opportunity and respect for all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. School counselors recognize the school experience can be significantly more difficult for students with marginalized identities. School counselors work to eliminate barriers impeding LGBTQ student development and achievement. This is the policy statement adopted by the American School Counseling Association.

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