MSSC offers a range of resources for students, teachers and organizations. Including GSA development and support, youth rights’ trainings, and cultural competency consulting on LGBTQ issues.

Download our brochure for a closer look at our programs and services.

Students and Student Groups

We currently offer trainings to Gay Straight Alliances and other student organizations on the following topics:

  • Media Education Training
  • GSAs & Justice
  • GSA Visions & Values
  • LGBTQ youth and the school to prison pipeline
  • Anti-racism & racial justice
  • Event Planning
  • Fundraising for your GSA
  • GSA Development

*GSAs are a safe space for queer youth and friends to organize, support each other, and share experience for making their schools and communities safer and more inclusive. If your school has any extra-curricular groups (like sports teams, student government, or other clubs) then you have the right to form a GSA (U.S. Department of Education). If your GSA is already started, MSSC can provide resources and assistance for your events. For help with a GSA, see our Contact Us page or visit our GSA directory.

Cultural Competency Consulting

Could your agency or organization benefit from cultural competency training on issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth? Many major funders, including SAMHSA, are now including programming focused on LGBT issues. The Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition can help. MSSC provides in-service trainings for helping professionals . All trainings are specific to your agency’s needs, whether your staff is new to working with LGBT youth or needs more advanced or specific information. Past topics have included:

Continuing education credits may be available.

Additional Resources

Coming Soon!

  • Anti-bullying Policies of Mississippi – a comprehensive report from the Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition regarding anti-bullying policies in the state.