Spill the Tea Cafe
Spill The Tea Cafe (STTC) is a inclusive mental health clinic focused on adolescents. Teenagers are particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges due to the unique social, emotional, and developmental challenges they face. STTC is a specialized healthcare facility that aims to provide comprehensive and evidence-based treatment and support to adolescents struggling with mental health issues. The goal of STTC is to promote the mental health and well-being of adolescents by providing accessible, compassionate, and personalized care.
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Let Her Play webinar recording now available – click to watch
July 13, 2022, DOE SBBH Presentation
Robin Lee and Kimberly Allen present to Hawaii DOE School Based Behavioral Health participants about the importance of pro-social activities such as sports in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth.

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July 6, 2022, MHAH Brown Bag Presentation
Hosted by Mental Health of America Hawai’i
Presentation by CAMHD’s Kimberly Allen & Robin LeeThis training discusses understanding the LGBTQ+ community, especially the transgender athlete. You will see how barring their participation in team sports harms their mental wellness, and ability to connect with their peers. The presentation includes a video about a trans youth athlete and a discussion on supporting the trans-youth athlete.

Let Her Play video now available – click to watch

The ABCs of LGBTQ webinar recording now available – click to watch | Presentation

The ABCs of LGBTQ video now available – click to watch | Script
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Comprehensive College & Scholarship Guides for LGBTQ Students

• College Guide for LGBTQ Students
• Scholarship Guide for LGBTQ Students

CAMHD Safe Spaces Committee (SSC)

• LGBTQ Resources Brochure (O’ahu)
• LGBTQ Resources Brochure (Maui)

Department of Human Services (DHS)

• Shakatown LGBTQ Resources

Harm Reduction Services Branch (HRSB)

• Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGM) Resource Hub
• GECHO Gender Affirming Directory (November-December 2024)
• Gender & Sexuality Alliance Clubs (version 15, May 16, 2024)

Hawai’i Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC)

• Kua’ana Project

Hawai’i Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE)

• Dr. Anderson HI SOGIE (Handout)

• §431:10A-118.3: Nondiscrimination on the basis of actual gender identity or perceived gender identity; coverage for services
• §577-29: Mental health services relating to minors; diagnosis, counseling, and related activities

Queer Resources

• 9 Strategies for Quarantining in Non-LGBTQ+ Affirming Environment
• College Students in Non-supportive Home Environments
• Health Clinics Serving LGBTQ+ community by State and City
• Family Acceptance Project: Education & Intervention Posters to Build Healthy Futures for LGBTQ & Gender Diverse Children & Youth – 8 New Asian Languages Available Now!
• Family Acceptance Project: General Acceptance Poster (English)
• Family Acceptance Project: Resources for encouraging acceptance of LGBTQ+ children

Transgender & Gender Diverse Specific Resources

• Gender Spectrum: Site with many helpful resources for gender exploration and support
• HHHRC Kua’ana Project
• Trans Care Gender Transition: “Hormones: A Guide for FTMs”
• Trans Care Gender Transition: “Hormones: A Guide for MTFs”
• Trans Youth Handbook
• Transforming Families: LA-based family support group creating a positive environment for children, adolescents and their families to explore issues of gender identity. Offer phone support nationwide.
• TransLifeline: Peer-to-Peer Support for Trangender Community
• Transequality: An action plan for trans youth to promote healthy coping during COVID

Phone Support & Crisis Resources

• LGBT National Help Center
• Trevor Project

• A Guide for Understanding, Supporting, and Affirming LGBTQI2-S Children, Youth, and Families
• The Holiday Checklist for LGBTQ+ People
• Things to Consider When Your LGBTQ+ Clients Plan to Attend Family Gatherings

Videos & Games About Pronouns

• What are Pronouns?
• Play a Pronoun Game

Recordings of Clinical Trainings Led by Dr. Laura Anderson

• The Water We Swim In: Gender Stereotypes and the Harm They Do to Us
• Charting the Course: What We Know About How Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Develop and How to Speak with Young People About Them
• JThe Family Journey: Interventions That Support Parents to Help Them Show Up Fully for Their Kids
• Medical Interventions: What Are They and What Do Kids and Families Need to Understand | Handouts: Dr. Anderson HI SOGIE, “Hormones: A Guide for FTMs”, and “Hormones: A Guide for MTFs”
• Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in the Foster Care System
• Working at the Intersection of Mental Health and LGBTQ+ Identities