In the hopes of being a source of information and support for our BEAM families and students, we are sharing some national resources and state-specific information about current rights and protections for immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities.
If we are missing any resources you think should be included here, please email us at communications@beammath.org.
National / General Resources
Immigration: Printable cards in 14 languages to help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home (2017 by Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
LGBTQ+ youth and college applicants: Map of LGBTQ Equality by State, searchable databases of US colleges through Campus Pride Index and Campus Pride Sports Index, and chat, text, and phone mental health support from the Trevor Project
Mental health and general wellness: Get Sleepy podcasts to support falling asleep and Calm meditation app (with 14-day free trial)
California Resources
Employment Rights of Undocumented Workers (2024 by Legal Aid at Work)
Learn Your Rights as Students in California's Schools with multiple topics including immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and police in schools (2024 by My School My Rights (ACLU of Southern California))
CalHope's free mental health support apps: Brightlife Kids (for caregivers / children ages 0-12) and Soluna (for youth ages 13-25)
New York Resources
Know Your Rights Resources for Immigrant NYers (New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC))
Your Rights as a Transgender, Gender-Nonconforming, Nonbinary, or Intersex Student in English and Spanish (2024 NYCLU)
The Door's free legal / immigration services (for ages 12-24) and gender-affirming healthcare (for ages 18-23.5)
Free mental health support through Talkspace (for ages 13-17)