Same-Sex Couples

Same-Sex Couples

GLBT National Help Center (http://www.glnh.org/)

The GLBT National offers a hotline and an extensive database of national and local resources for the
GLBT population.

PFLAG (www.pflag.org)

PFLAG stands for Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. This national organization
has local chapters across the country. The organization provides education, support, and resources
for members of the GLBT community and their loved ones.

Relevant AAMFT Consumer Updates

1. Gay and Lesbian Youth

(http://www.aamft.

org/families/Consumer_Updates/GayandLesbianYouth.asp)

This Update addresses some common issues for sexual minority youth and their families.

2. Same-Sex Couples

(http://www.aamft.org/families/Consumer_Updates/Therapeutic%

20Issues%20for%20Same-sex%20Couples.asp)

This Update discusses some relationship experiences that same-sex couples

often

face.

LGBT Resources from the Advocate.com (http://www.advocate.com/resources.asp)

This site provides links to on-line resources relevant to the LGBT population, including family and
parenting issues and marriage/relationships.

Lesbian and Gay Parenting Information from the American Psychological Association (http:
//www.apa.org/pi/parent.html)

This site includes research information and resources relevant to parents involved in same-sex
relationships.