EMPWR

Resources

Crisis Hotlines

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The EMPWR Program serves as a resource to the UCLA Health system and community partners. Resource lists offer educational and supportive materials to the following audiences:

Adults & Youth
Parents & Caregivers
Professionals/Educators

Adult & Youth Resources

Understanding Insurance

Confused about behavioral health/mental health insurance coverage? You are not alone. Check out these resources to learn more.

Youth

Community

Online Support

Books & Media

Faith

Parent & Caregiver Resources

Online Education & Support:

Support Groups:

Books:

  • The Transgender Teen (Brill, 2016)
  • The Transgender Child (Brill, 2008)
  • A Quick & Easy Guide to Them/Them Pronouns (Bongiovanni, 2018)
  • A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities (Mady G & J.R. Zuckerberg, 2019)
  • The Gender Creative Child (Ehrensaft, 2016)

Health Care & Mental Health

UCLAMDChat EMPWR webinar

“Caring for LGBTQ+ Youth: Tips for Parents & Caregivers”

Dr. Ramos and Dr. Ollen explore concrete tools and tips for parents and caregivers to support their youth's mental health.

Professional/Educator Resources

Online Education:

Conferences:

Books & Manuals:

  • The Gender Quest Workbook (Testa, 2015)
  • The Gender Affirmative Model (Keo-Meyer, 2018)
  • Trauma-Focused CBT for LGBTQ+ Youth and their Caregivers(Link is external) (Link opens in new window)
  • The Transgender Teen (Brill, 2016)
  • The Transgender Child (Brill, 2008)
  • A Quick & Easy Guide to Them/Them Pronouns (Bongiovanni, 2018)
  • A Quick & Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities (Mady G & J.R. Zuckerberg, 2019)
  • Handbook of Evidence-Based Mental Health Practice with Sexual and Gender Minorities (Pachankis, 2019)
  • Mindfulness and Acceptance for Gender and Sexual Minorities: A Clinician's Guide (Skinta, 2019)
  • Fenway Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender Health, 2nd Edition (Makadon, 2015)
  • The Gender Creative Child (Ehrensaft, 2016)