How can I support my friend who is gay?
If your friend comes out to you, you may be surprised by the news. But it's important to react in a way that's gentle, understanding, and kind. To learn everything you need to know about how to properly respond when you're friend comes out. Anyone having dealt with the topic will know that coming out as gay is not an easy choice to make. The burden of what friends and family might think can be a lot to handle. 
How to Deal when Your Best Friend Is Gay
How Do I Help My Gay Friend? by D’Ann Davis “How do I help my gay friend?” This is a question we hear constantly in the Living Hope office, when out speaking at events, or from friends and church members from around the world. Today almost everyone knows of someone who identifies as gay or deals with a measure of same gender attractions. Even if a Christian finds himself in a season of life where he does not personally know of a same gender attracted SGA person in his sphere of influence, this question is of utmost importance in light of the change of our culture and the growing willingness of Christians dealing with SGA to openly talk about their issues.
LGBTQIA+ Helplines
Are your friends homophobic? Whether or not you are gay, how you handle prejudice can make a big difference between changing minds or solidifying biases. Someone who is coming out feels close enough to you and trusts you sufficiently to be honest and risk losing you as a friend. Below are some suggestions you may wish to follow. Gay Support
It can be difficult to know what to say and what to do to be a supportive friend to someone who has “come out” to you. Below are some suggestions you may wish to follow. One of the challenges in reaching out for support if you're gay is that you may feel that others who are not gay will not understand your particular situation. These gay support groups can help people through the challenges associated with gay discrimination and stigma. How Do I Help My Gay Friend?
The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association The Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists LGBT family and friend support groups can be found through this Gay Parent magazine directory or through PFLAG – Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Gay help and resources can also be found through local LGBT organizations and online. Last Updated: April 11, This article was co-authored by Marissa Floro, PhD. My best friend is a closeted gay man, what can I do to help?
Discover ways to support LGBTQ+ young people through FAQs and educational resources for friends and family members. . 
How to Deal With Homophobic Friends
A support network of someone who is actually gay and knows what it’s like is invaluable. So while you should let him make his own life decisions, I think you can also be available to him as a friend and confidant. Friends are supposed to show you things you can’t see for yourself. .
Friends & Family Support Systems for LGBTQ+ Youth
First off, you are a wonderful friend for wanting to support your friend. Being there for someone is huge. Secondly, I don't know the details of this situation, but if you are in a community in which being gay is viewed negatively and/or your friend is getting bullied, if you (and perhaps other friends and classmates, if you're in school) can stand up and speak out against homophobia, that is. .