Resources

• HTA Spectrum Alliance - Hawai'i Technology Academy's LGBTQ+ youth support club aims to create a safe, welcoming, and accepting school environment for all youth, regardless of sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. 
  Contact Philip Steinbacher, PhilipBikes7@gmail.com.
   

• Island School Kaleidoscope GSA - A student-run organization that unites LGBTQ+ youth and their allies to provide support, build community, and address issues affecting them in their school, family, and community.
  Contact Christine Tzeng-White, Christine@ischool.org.
   

• Waimea Canyon Middle School Diversity Club - A student-led club that spreads the message of inclusion and acceptance throughout the school and community and provides a safe and inclusive space for all members of the school community regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or ability.
  Contact Ann Killeen, ann.killeen@k12.hi.us

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What to Do & Where to Explore While Visiting Kaua'i

Community-based STD testing organizations generate awareness and foster social change while providing access to testing and treatment. While community testing centers may charge a fee for STD testing, it’s common to find free or low-cost testing from these resources.

Resources, Classroom Inclusion Strategies, Common Terms, Student Services

Lei is an annual travel publication that welcomes, entertains, and gives thanks to LGBTQ travelers before, during, and after their journeys to Hawai‘i.

Resource cache for programs and professionals who encounter and serve LGBTQ youth

Non-profit organization working to prevent through education the spread of HIV/AIDS, infectious hepatitis, and STDs, and to serve those infected on Kauai

LGBTQ+ support groups for adults and teens, Hawaiian LGBTQ+ culture and awareness seminars, transgender cultural competency seminars, and trainings for allies and providers on how to best support LGBTQ+ needs.