UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls
Coming out is a lifelong process of understanding, accepting, and acknowledging your identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) or a similar identity. Coming out includes both exploring your identity and sharing that identity with others. The first person you have to come out to is yourself.
Coming out happens in different ways and occurs at different ages for different people. College, in particular, is often the time in which students begin to explore their identities and come out to peers, friends, and family members.
We greatly value creating a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment on campus. Counseling Services is here to hold a safe space for you to explore your identity and grow. We look forward to supporting you in your journey.
* Some Parts Borrowerd From UW-Milwaukee's Resource Page
From: https://www.glaad.org/resources/ally/2 and UW-Oshksoh
UWRF Center for Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
GLSEN - Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
PRIDE Institute Webinars - A resource for professionals who work with the LGBTQ+ community
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline US (877) 565-8860
Page updated Summer 2021 by Kaleah Bautch, MS, LPC - Personal Counselor in Student Health and Counseling at University of Wisconsin – River Falls