FAQs

• Here is a short video produced by the ACLU to help you get started: 
• Here is a guide produced by the ACLU.
• Here is a guide produced by the GSA Network

Here is one that you can use or modify. 

• You can register with the GSA Network: https://gsanetwork.org/gsa-registration/
• You can also follow this link, scroll down, and hit the pink “REGISTER” button to join GLSEN’s GSA Collaborative. It is a GLSEN program that aims to increase the impact of GSAs across the country by providing educational content, building student and educator support, and growing grassroots networks. They meet on a regular, weekly basis and talk about on how to start a GSA, how to plan events and fundraise for GSAs, how to organize and collaborate.

Click here to request funding from the Utah GLSEN chapter. You will get a response as soon as possible.

• Yes. It just means you will have extra support and resources! 
  • https://www.studentorganizing.org/
  • https://gsanetwork.org/gsa-registration/

• Legally, you have rights. Check it out.
• Try using this open letter to schools about GSAs. It explains why it is illegal for schools not to allow GSAs or to treat them differently from other non-curricular clubs
• Each district may have its own rules about extra-curricular clubs. Be sure to check what the rules are in your district. If you don’t know how, ask your advisor or a school counselor, or do a search online.
• Consider joining a virtual community: 
  • Utah Pride Center Youth
  • Encircle
  • HRC Direct Online and Phone Support Services for LGBTQ Youth
  • Gender Spectrum has online groups
  • GLBT National Youth Talkline
  • QChat Space

Start here:  https://www.aclu.org/letter/open-letter-schools-about-lgbt-censorship

If you need further support, contact us.

• Refer to this helpful guide to addressing bullying at school that takes you step-by-step through the process. Send us an email at northernutah@chapters.glsen.org for more support.
• Check out this open letter to schools about addressing anti-LGBTQ bullying produced by the ACLU.
• ​​https://www.stopbullying.gov/
• https://safeschoolsforall.org/

• Check out these examples of posters that other GSAs have used
• If you have an event that you would like to advertise outside of your school, send the details to us and we will post them for you!

• Check out Utah pride calendar
• Check out this app for all things LGBTQ+ here in Utah
• Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, 
• GLSEN national calendar

Scientific studies show that GSAs have positive academic, health, and social impacts on students of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Research shows that GSAs/QSAs can help promote better mental health outcomes such as less depression, psychological distress, and higher self-esteem than students without a GSA at their high school. GSAs/QSAs help students with school attendance levels, have pride in their school, have a sense of empowerment and hope, with friendships, have less stress / isolation, have more confidence, and fewer suicide attempts.

For more information, check out the National School Climate Survey conducted by GLSEN

Check out this resource from the HRC.

Here is a guide to pronouns put together by the HRC

Here are some ideas for activities.

• www.SafeUT.org 833-372-3388, and the Safe UT app
• UNI Crisis Hotline: 801-587-3000 
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-825
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
• Davis Behavioral Health: 801-773-7060