Resources for LGBTQ Youth By State
ALABAMA
GLBT ADVOCACY & YOUTH SERVICES, INC. (GLBTAYS)
www.glbtays.org
GLBT Advocacy & Youth Services, Inc. is dedicated to engaging in effective advocacy for LGBTQ people and to ensuring the well-being of youth and young adults struggling due to sexual orientation or gender identity issues.
PO Box 3443 Huntsville, AL 35810 Phone: 256-425-7804
ALABAMA LGBT MENTORS
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=117888378225291
Alabama LGBT Mentors is a Facebook group that provides a forum in which LGBT youth in Alabama can connect with older, college-age LGBT students from Alabama as mentors.
Email: preston_whitt25@hotmail.com ALASKA
IDENTITY, INC
www.identityinc.org
Identity, Inc. builds the infrastructure for a strong LGBTQ community in Alaska through its core programs, including Youth Program Support.
336 East 5th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: 907-929-4528
ANCHORAGE MPOWERMENT PROJECT (AMP)
www.bentalaska.com/tag/anchorage-mpowerment- project-amp
The Anchorage MPowerment Project (AMP) is a group dedicated to empowering young gay, bi or curious guys by getting involved with and building a better community for themselves and their friends in Anchorage.
ARIZONA
1n10
www.1n10.org
The mission of 1n10 is to serve LGBTQA youth and young adults. It works to enhance their lives by providing empowering social and service programs that promote self‐expression, self‐acceptance, leadership development and healthy life choices.
Phoenix, AZ
Contact: Michael Weakley Phone: 602-475-7456 Email: michael@1n10.org
EON
www.wingspan.org
The Homeless Youth Project offers advocacy, information, a support group, access to shelters and basic services to LGBTQ youth.
Phone: 520-624-1779 ext. 115 Email: kjackson@wingspan.org
ARKANSAS
NWA CENTER FOR EQUALITY
www.nwacenterforequality.org
Youth Equality Services (YES) is an LGBTQ youth program providing a safe space for open dialogue, support and authentic self-expression.
179 N. Church Avenue, Suite 101 Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479-966-9014
Toll Free: 888-391-9222 Christina Seitz, Facilitator
Email: cseitz@nwacenterforequality.org
CALIFORNIA
THE PACIFIC CENTER
www.pacificcenter.org
The Pacific Center offers extensive LGBTQ youth programming, including free drop-in groups, counseling and opportunities for activism. The Pacific Center also offers HIV counseling and information about testing sites.
2712 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 Phone: 510-548-8283
STONEWALL ALLIANCE CENTER
www.stonewallchico.org
The Stonewall Alliance Center has provided a drop-in group for LGBTQ youth since 1994. Currently, it has two discussion groups, SAY Twenties and SAY Teens.
358 East 6th Street
Chico, CA 95927
Phone: 530-893-3336
Teens: teens@stonewallchico.org 20’s: youth@stonewallchico.org
L.A. GAY & LESBIAN CENTER
www.laglc.convio.net
The Jeff Griffith Youth Center
The Youth Center is a safe, welcoming place where youth can get free meals, clothing and emergency shelter, as well as housing and education support.
Transitional Living Program
This program offers LGBT youth 18-24 years old a safe, comfortable place to live for up to 18 months in dorm- style rooms.
Latino Services
Created by The Center, the mission of Latino/a Services is to provide a safe, welcoming and culturally and linguistically appropriate space that allows our community members to accept and embrace all of who they are, including their culture, traditions, language, spirituality and sexual and gender identities.
McDonald/Wright Building 1625 N. Schrader Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: 323-993-7450
Email: youthservices@laglc.org
LIFEWORKS MENTORING
www.lagaycenter.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Lifew orks_Homepage_Test
LifeWorks Mentoring offers two mentoring programs for LGBTQ youth ages 15-24. For youth ages 15 and older, LifeSupport is a weekly peer mentoring program where youth can come and talk with peers, make friends and take part in monthly workshops.
1125 N. McCadden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Phone: 818-506-5344
Email: info@lifeworksmentoring.org
SISTERS OF SAKIA
www.myspace.com/sistersofsakia
Sisters of Sakia is a collective that exists to empower and specifically address the needs of young queer women of African descent.
PO Box 743038
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: 310-902-6292
Email: sistersofsakia@gmail.com
ZUNA INSTITUTE
www.zunainstitute.org
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Zuna proposes that in order to counter the effect of the disproportionate impact of social discrimination and stigma on black lesbians, we need the development of a healthy black lesbian identity.
4660 Natomas Boulevard 120-181 Sacramento, CA 95835
Phone: 916-207-1037
Email: info@zunainstitute.org
THE CENTER LONG BEACH
www.centerlb.org
Mentoring Youth Through Empowerment (MYTE) is committed to improving the quality of life for LGBTQ youth by providing a safe, affirmative environment for peer interaction and by enlisting informed, productive and positive role models.
2017 E. Fourth Street
Long Beach, CA 90814 Phone: 562-434-4455 ext. 227 Email: youth@centerlb.org
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STANISLAUS PRIDE CENTER
www.stanpride.org
The GLBTQ Youth Group provides social opportunities and support to LGBTQ and allied youth ages 14 to 9. Youth can expect a safe, friendly and confidential environment, with food and music provided.
201 Needham Street
Modesto, CA 95354
Phone: 209-338-0855
Fax: 209-338-0852
Email: modteens@stanpride.org
SACRAMENTO GAY AND LESBIAN CENTER
www.saccenter.org
The Center provides a safe place for LGBT people to seek free legal assistance, referrals and information without judgment.
1927 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95811 Phone: 916-442-0185
Fax: 916-325-1840
Email: info@SacCenter.org
WALDEN FAMILY SERVICES
www.waldenfamily.org
Walden Family Services’ LGBTQ Network is designed to meet the special needs of LGBTQ foster youth.
6150 Mission Gorge Road, Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92120
Phone: 619-584-5777
Fax: 619-584-5757
LARKIN STREET YOUTH SERVICES
www.larkinstreetyouth.org
With 25 comprehensive youth service programs located throughout San Francisco in over 13 sites, Larkin Street Youth Services is now an internationally recognized model successfully integrating street outreach and emergency shelter, primary medical care, transitional housing, and job training and scholarship assistance to get homeless and at risk kids off the streets.
701 Sutter Street, Suite 2 San Francisco, CA 94109 Phone: 415-673-0911 Fax: 415-749-3838
THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN DIEGO
www.thecentersd.org
The Youth Housing Project will provide 23 units of affordable, supportive housing for youth between 18-24 years of age, with a special focus on LGBTQ youth who are currently transitioning out of foster care and/or group homes or living in the streets.
3909 Centre Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-255-7854 ext. 102 Email: yhp@thecentersd.org
THE ARK OF REFUGE
www.arkofrefuge.org
The Ark of Refuge runs a 15 person transitional living facility specifically targeting LGBTQ young adults in San Francisco.
1025 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: 415-861-6566
Fax: 415-861-6103
Email: info@arkofrefuge.org
CENTER FOR YOUNG WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT
www.cywd.org/nelly.html
CYWD provides on-going opportunities to young low- income lesbians of color who are involved in the juvenile justice system and who have lived and worked on the streets of San Francisco.
832 Folsom Street, Suite #700 San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone: 415-703-8800
Fax: 415-703-8818
Marlene Sanchez, Executive Director Email: marlene@cywd.org
LEGAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
www.lsc-sf.org
LSC provides confidential legal and related social services to LGBTQ young people, free of charge. LSC also provides legal representation in cases of guardianship, emancipation, child abuse and neglect and school discipline.
1254 Market Street, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415-863-3762
Fax: 415-863-7708
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ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER WELLNESS CENTER
www.apiwellness.org/youth.html
AQU25A (Asian & Pacific Islander Queer and Questioning Under 25, Altogether) is a program of Asian/Pacific Islander (including multiracial/multiethnic APA) LGBTQ youth age 25 and under.
730 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109 Phone: 415-292-3400
THE CENTER ORANGE COUNTY
www.thecenter.org
This LGBT community center offers free drop-in HIV testing six days a week, with a special youth drop-in from 1:30-6 PM Wednesdays, as well as recreational youth programming.
1605 N. Spurgeon Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: 714-953-5428
Fax: 714-246-8907
Counseling info: 714-953-5428 ext. 330 Youth info: 714-953-5428 ext. 206
BILLY DEFRANK LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER
www.defrankyouthspace.org
LGBTQ Youth Space is a community drop-in center and mental health program for LGBTQ and allied youth ages 13-25 who live in Santa Clara County.
938 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: 408-293-3040
Intake Line: 408-343-7940 Email: youthprog@defrank.org
SPECTRUM
www.spectrumlgbtcenter.org
Spectrum is currently hosting a monthly support group for LGBTQ youth ages 14-19.
30 N. San Pedro Road, Suite 160 San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: 415-472-1945
Fax: 415-472-2158
Youth: 415-472-1945 ext. 203 Counseling: 415-472-1945 ext. 273 Email: info@spectrumlgbtcenter.org
SOUTH BAY CENTER
www.southbaycenter.org
The Outlet is a social network for LGBTQ young adults ages 18-30.
PO Box 4218
Torrance, CA 90510
Phone: 310-328-6550
Youth: 310-328-6550
Email: youngadults@southbaycenter.org
REACH LA
www.reach.la
Through its media arts programs, REACH LA is committed to advocacy of LGBTQ youth rights, visibility for the LGBTQ youth of color community, fostering LGBTQ youth creative media expressions and building connections to existing resources.
1400 E. Olympic Boulevard, Suite 240 Los Angeles, CA 90021
Phone: 213-622-1650
Email: reachla@earthlink.net
BIENESTAR
www.bienestar.org/eng/page/114/LGBT-Youth.html
Mpowerment is Bienestar’s community level intervention program targeting gay/bisexual Latino youth ages 18 to 24 at risk of HIV infection.
5326 East Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022 Email: info@bienestar.org Phone: 323-727-7896 ext. 116
THE CENTER
www.thecentersd.org/programs/youth-services/hillcrest- youth-center.html
The Hillcrest Youth Center is a drop-in and recreational center in San Diego County serving primarily Latino, African-American, Asian and Pacific Islanders, and Native American LGBTQ youth.
1807 Robinson Avenue, Suite 106 San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-692-2077 ext. 116 Email: hyc@thecentersd.org
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COLORADO
THE GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF COLORADO
www.glbtcolorado.org
Rainbow Alley is a drop-in center for youth, including many in Out-of-Home care, that provides education, advocacy, support and fun.
PO Box 9798
Denver, CO 80209
Phone: 303-831-0442
Fax: 303-282-9399
Email: info@glbtcolorado.org
LA GENTE UNIDA
La Gente Unida is an organization serving the needs of LGBTQ Latinas and Latinos in the Denver and Colorado Area.
PO Box 11714 Denver, CO 80211 Phone: 303-831-6086
THE TWO SPIRIT NATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE
www.twospiritnce.net
The Two Spirit Society of Denver provides community outreach to GBLT Two Spirit, Native, youth, elders, and the non-Native community.
PO Box 140634
Edgewater, CO 80214
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Phone: 720-261-1854
CONNECTICUT
HARTFORD GAY AND LESBIAN HEALTH COLLECTIVE
www.hglhc.org
Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective offers HIV counseling, education and outreach programs and several support groups, including the Rainbow Room for LGBTQ youth ages 13-21.
1841 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06114 Phone: 860-278-4163 Fax: 860-278-5995 Email: info@hglhc.org
TRUE COLORS, SEXUAL MINORITY YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
www.ourtruecolors.org
Components of the Safe Harbor Project include foster parent recruitment, an LGBTQ youth mentoring program and comprehensive training for those who work with LGBTQ youth.
576 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: 860-232-0050
Email: safeharbor@ourtruecolors.org
OUTSPOKEN
www.ctoutspoken.com
Outspoken is a confidential social and support group for LGBTQ youth ages 16-22.
Triangle Community Center River View Plaza
19 River Street
Norwalk, CT 06850 Contact: Dan Woog
Phone: 203-227-1755
Email: dwoog@optonline.net
DELAWARE
J.U.S.T. FOR YOUTH
www.justforyouthde.org
J.U.S.T. for Youth aims to create a safe and nurturing environment for sexual and gender minority youth in families, schools and communities, while reducing risk behaviors so they can develop into healthy adults.
1308 Delaware Avenue, Suite 10 Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: 302-547-6629
FLORIDA
COMPASS (GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES) www.compassglcc.com
The HOPE Program offers a safe, non-judgmental environment staffed by experienced counselors and trained professionals and offers weekly social and support groups.
201 N. Dixie Highway
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Phone: 561-533-9699 Fax: 561-586-0635 Email: compass@compassglcc.com
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ALSO OUT YOUTH
ALSO offers social activities, workshops, one-on-one individual attention and crisis support for GLBT youth.
1470 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34236-2906
24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 941-544-7016 Office Phone: 941-951-2576
JACKSONVILLE AREA SEXUAL MINORITY YOUTH NETWORK, INC. (JASMYN) www.jasmyn.org
JASMYN provides support and advocacy for LGBTQ youth under the age of 24 who are currently or were formerly in foster care.
923 Peninsular Place
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Phone: 904-389-3857
Youth Information Line: 904-389-0089 Fax: 904-389-3089
Email: jasmyn@jasmyn.org
ORLANDO YOUTH ALLIANCE
www.orlandoyouthalliance.org
The mission of OYA! Is to provide a non-exploitative, safe, drug and alcohol-free social outlet for youth ages 13-20 who are dealing with LGBTQ issues.
PO Box 536944 Orlando, FL 32853 Phone: 407-244-1222
THE ALLIANCE FOR GLBTQ YOUTH
www.glbtqalliance.com
The Alliance for GLBTQ Youth offers care coordination, community-based group and individual counseling, prevention education and youth enrichment activities.
1175 NE 125th Street, Suite 510 North Miami, FL 33161
Toll Free Number: 866-634-8087 Office Number: 305-899-8087 Fax: 305-899-8071
Email: alliance@glbtqalliance.org
PRIDELINES YOUTH SERVICES
www.pridelines.org
Pridelines is dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering South Florida’s LGBTQ youth in a safe and diverse environment.
9526 NE 2nd Avenue #104 Miami Shores, FL 33138 Phone: 305-571-9601
Fax: 305-571-9602
Email: victor@pridelines.org
THE PRIDE CENTER
www.glccsf.org
The LGBTQS Youth Group includes two groups, one for teens ages 13-17 and young adults ages 18-21 that provide a youth-led safe space.
2040 N. Dixie Highway Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Phone: 954-463-9005 Fax: 954-764-6522
SUNSHINE SOCIAL SERVICES, INC.
www.sunserve.org
Sunshine Social Services provides life assistance and mental health care for the LGBTQ community with a focus on economically disadvantaged and marginalized youth.
1480 SW 9th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Admin. Phone: 954-764-5150 Intake/Info/Referral Line: 954-548-4602 Email: info@sunserve.org
ZEBRA COALITION
www.zebrayouth.org
The Zebra Coalition is a network of organizations that provides services to LGBTQ youth. These organizations assess and support youth in need of shelter, emotional or spiritual guidance, medical services or education.
PO Box 1513 Windermere, FL 34786 Phone: 877-909-3272
GEORGIA
ATLANTA JEWISH LGBT CENTER
www.therainbowcenter.org
The Center offers a compassionate Jewish response to LGBT Jewish people and their families by delivering support, education and resources.
4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30338
Phone: 770-677-9471
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THE RAINBOW PROGRAM
www.chriskids.org
The CHRIS Rainbow Program provides a safe and supportive residence for homeless LGBTQ youth.
3111 Clairmont Road, Suite B Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404-457-1721
Fax: 404-486-9053
Email: generalinfo@chriskids.org
YOUTHPRIDE
www.youthpride.org
Youth Pride offers Safe Zone, a daily after-school program, and regular support and discussion groups.
1017 Edgewood Avenue Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: 404-521-9713
24/7 Crisis Line: 404-521-9711 Email: terence@youthpride.org
FIERCE YOUTH RECLAIMING AND EMPOWERING (FYRE)
www.fyrerj.org/
Fierce Youth Reclaiming & Empowering (FYRE) seeks to support and build the leadership and power of LGBTQ youth of color and their allies, in Atlanta and statewide.
PO Box 8551 Atlanta, GA 31106 Phone: 404-532-0022
IDAHO
BOISE GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER
www.yadiversity.org
Youth Alliance for Diversity strives to provide youth with the opportunity to meet and receive the support of other youth who are LGBTQ and allied.
305 Adams Street Garden City, ID 83714 Phone: 208-841-3220
ILLINOIS
AFFINITY COMMUNITY SERVICES
www.affinity95.org
Affinity Community Services is a social justice organization that works with and on behalf of Black LGBTQ communities, queer youth and allies.
1424-28 E. 53rd Street, Suite 306 Chicago, IL 60615
Phone: 773-324-0377
Email: admin@affinity95.org
UP CENTER OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
www.unitingpride.org
Talk it UP is a peer-run LGBTQ support group for middle and high-school youth. LGBTQ youth can expect an atmosphere of acceptance and support while meeting other LGBTQ youth.
202 S. Broadway, Suite 102 (IMC) Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217-892-0071
MID ILLINOIS YOUTH ALLIANCE
www.midillinoisyouthalliance.webs.com
The Mid Illinois Youth Alliance is a group of LGBTQ youth and their allies who meet weekly.
900 Main Street, Conference Room AB Peoria, IL 61602-5004
Email: miya2011@sbcglobal.net
HOWARD BROWN HEALTH CENTER- BROADWAY YOUTH CENTER www.howardbrown.org
Howard Brown’s Broadway Youth Center (BYC) is a safe space in which young people can access compassionate support, life-saving healthcare, and a range of support services.
4025 North Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: 773-388-1600
HORIZONS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
www.horizonsonline.org
Horizons Youth Group provides a safe, supportive environment for LGBTQ youth and young adults to meet and socialize.
961 W. Montana Street Chicago, IL 60614 Phone: 773-472-6469
LESBIAN AND GAY HOTLINE
Trained volunteer resource counselors assist callers to the Helpline by providing information and referrals, as well as support, counseling, and crisis intervention.
Phone: 773-929-HELP 7
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AMIGAS LATINAS YOUTH GROUP
www.amigaslatinas.org
Amigas Latinas is a youth group specifically for Latina adolescents and 20-somethings who identify as LBTQQ.
Phone: 773-661-0940
Email: amigaslatinas.chicago@gmail.com
PROJECT VIDA
www.projectvida.org/THECRU.html
The CRU (Committed, Responsible, United) is Project Vida’s program for LGBTQ, curious, and down-low Latino & African American men 14-24 years old.
4045 W. 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: 773-522-4570
Email: csamaniego@projectvida.org
INDIANA
INDIANA YOUTH GROUP
www.indianayouthgroup.org
IYG provides a safe place, a confidential environment and services which foster self-esteem, resiliency and positive decision-making skills among LGBTQ young people.
2943 E. 46th Street Indianapolis, IN 46205 Phone: 317-541-8726
IOWA
OZONE HOUSE
www.ozonehouse.org
Ozone House provides a crisis line, emergency youth shelter, transitional housing, drop-in center, counseling, case management, street outreach, community education and QueerZone, a social and support group for LGBTQ youth.
1705 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: 734-662-2265 Fax: 734-662-9724
Ozone Drop-In
102 N. Hamilton Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-485-2222
Fax: 734-829-0126
24-Hour Crisis Line: 734-662-2222
UNITED ACTION FOR YOUTH
www.unitedactionforyouth.org
The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop- in social and support group for LGBTQ and allied junior and senior high aged youth.
410 Iowa Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 319-338-7518
24 Hour Crisis Services: 319-338-7518 Email: glbtqa@unitedactionforyouth.org
IOWA PRIDE NETWORK
www.iowapridenetwork.org
The Iowa Pride Network is a state-wide non-profit organization that works directly with students, helping empower them to start and enhance gay-straight alliances in their high schools and colleges.
777 Third Street, Suite 312
Des Moines, IA 50309
Executive Director: 515-471-8062 Outreach Coordinator: 515-471-8063
KANSAS
LAWRENCE AREA GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
www.lawrenceareagsa.wordpress.com
The mission of the GSA is to work toward a more accepting environment for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, through education, support, social action and advocacy.
Phone: 785-330-2391 Email: arlakan@usd497.org
KENTUCKY
LEXINGTON GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
www.lexgsa.com
The GSA provides a safe environment for LGBTQ youth to meet, socialize, and support one another.
Email: marycrone@insightbb.com
LOUISVILLE YOUTH GROUP
www.louisvilleyouthgroup.com
LYG provides a safe, fun space for LGBTQ youth.
PO Box 406764
Louisville, KY 40204
Phone: 502-499-4427
Email: lygmail@louisvilleyouthgroup.com
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LOUISIANA
JUVENILE JUSTICE PROJECT OF LOUISIANA
www.jjpl.org
The LGBT and HIV/AIDS Project is dedicated to ensuring that LGBT youth in the juvenile justice system receive quality representation and secure care facilities and significantly reducing the number of incidents of violence and harassment experienced by this population in secure confinement.
1600 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone: 504-522-5437
Fax: 504-522-5430
LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS
www.lgbtccno.org
The young adult peer support and social group is open to all people ages 18-24.
2114 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: 504-945-1103
BROTHERHOOD INC.
www.brotherhoodinc.org
MyHOUSE is a program of Brotherhood, Inc. that targets youth at high risk for HIV, including men of color who have sex with men and young transgender persons of color.
4032 Canal Street, Suite C1-A New Orleans, LA 70119 Phone: 504-566-7955
MAINE
PRYSM
www.commcc.org
PRYSM provides a safe and positive space for LGBTQ and allied youth, offering social support, leadership development, psycho-education about common problems facing youth and community education.
165 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
Program Coordinator: Tara Roberts Phone: 207-874-1030 ext. 403 Email: robert@commcc.org
MARYLAND
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF ROCKVILLE
www.uucr.org/rainbow.php
The Rainbow Youth Alliance is a support group for LGBTQ and allied teens. RYA is a safe place to ask questions, find mutual support and learn information pertinent to their lives.
1 Welsh Park Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
RYA Coordinator: Ryan Logue Phone: 301-762-7666
Email: ryacoordinator@yahoo.com
GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF BALTIMORE AND CENTRAL MARYLAND
www.glccb.org
Sufficient As I aM (SAIM) is a support group for youth dealing with issues of sexuality, coming out, relationships, etc.
241 W. Chase Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Email: info@glccb.org Phone: 410-837-5445
MASSACHUSETTS
FENWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH PEER LISTENING LINE
The Peer Listening Line is an anonymous and confidential phone line that offers LGBTQ youth a safe place to call for information, referrals and support.
Phone: 617-267-2535 Toll Free: 800-399-PEER
BAGLY-BOSTON ALLIANCE OF GLBT YOUTH
www.bagly.org
The Boston Alliance of GLBT Youth is a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization committed to social justice and creating, sustaining and advocating for programs, policies and services for GLBT youth aged 22 and under.
Emmanuel Church Boston 15 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 617-227-4313
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BOSTON GLASS COMMUNITY CENTER
www.jri.org/glass
GLASS provides a drop-in center for LGBTQ youth aged 13-25. It is a safe space to relax and socialize with trained adults who are available to talk.
93 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-266-3349
Email: jlopez@jri.org
BOSTON AREA TRANSGENDER SUPPORT (BATS) www.groups.yahoo.com/group/boston-area-trans- support
BATS is a peer-run support group for transgender young adults in the Boston area.
JUSTICE RESOURCE INITIATIVE-HEALTH
www.jri.org
JRI-Health offers programs addressing the needs of persons at risk of or living with HIV/AIDS, for homeless, troubled, and GLBT youth, and for persons with a broad range of disabilities requiring supported housing.
25 West Street
Boston, MA 02116 Phone: 617-457-8150 Email: jrihealth@jri.org
WALTHAM HOUSE
www.thehome.org
Waltham House is a residential home that can house up to twelve LGBTQ youth ages 14-18.
271 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115-4506 Phone: 617-267-3700
Fax: 617-267-8142
Email: mdenofrio@thehome.org
MICHIGAN
ANN ARBOR’S TEEN CENTER
www.neutral-zone.org
Riot Youth is a space for youth to talk and find support about their struggles as LGBTQ youth.
310 E. Washington Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 Phone: 734-214-9995 Email: lwernick@umich.edu
RUTH ELLIS CENTER
www.ruthelliscenter.com
The Center provides residential and drop-in programs for LGBTQ youth. Ruth’s House provides youth 12-21 with two programs: semi-independent living for youth ages 12-17 and transitional living for those aged 16-21. Second Stories is a Monday-Friday drop-in center.
2727 Second Avenue, Suite 158 Detroit, MI 48201-2654
Phone: 313-964-2091
Fax: 313-964-3372
Email: info@ruthelliscenter.com
TRANS YOUTH FAMILY ALLIES
www.imatyfa.org
TYFA empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected.
PO Box 1471
Holland, MI 49422 Phone: 888-462-8932 Email: info@imatyfa.org
OZONE HOUSE
www.ozonehouse.org
QueerZone is a weekly program that provides a safe space for LGBTQ youth to congregate, socialize, build community and access support.
102 N. Hamilton Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-662-2265
Crisis Line: 734-662-2222
Email: queerzone@ozonehouse.org
MINNESOTA
YOUTHLINK
www.youthlinkmn.org
One housing program offered by Youth Link is the Host Home Program in which carefully-screened GLBT members open their homes to GLBT youth.
41 N. 12th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-252-1200
Email: youthlink@youthlinkmn.org
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FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES
www.everyfamilymatters.org
PRIDE (from Prostitution to Independence, Dignity and Equality) is a nationally recognized and highly successful program to help women, teens and transgender youth get out and stay out of prostitution. GLBT-KIDS offers resources to GLBT youth who may have experienced trauma.
PRIDE Crisis Line Number: 612-728-2062 PRIDE Toll-Free: 888-PRIDE-99 GLBT-KIDS Phone: 877-452-8543
Email: pride@fcsmn.org
DISTRICT 202
www.dist202.org
District 202 is a youth community center committed to providing social, cultural and educational opportunities by and for LGBT youth and their friends.
PO Box 8139
St. Paul, MN 55108 Phone: 651-340-6167 Email: youth@dist202.org
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE GREATER ST. PAUL AREA
www.stpauljcc.org
The St. Paul JCC teen department supports teens who identify as GLBT or who are questioning their sexuality.
1375 St. Paul Avenue
St. Paul MN 55116
Phone: 651-698-0751
Teen Director: 651-255-4767
SHADES OF YELLOW
shadesofyellow.org/
INSPIRE is Shades of Yellow’s youth-led program aimed towards developing youth leadership for LGBTQ Hmong (an Asian ethnic group from the mountainous regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand) youth aged 14-24.
379 University Avenue W. #213 St. Paul, MN 55103
Email: info@shadesofyellow.org Phone: 651-309-0037
MISSOURI
GROWING AMERICAN YOUTH
www.growingamericanyouth.org
Growing American Youth is a social and support organization for LGBTQ youth 21 and under.
PO Box 11785
St. Louis, MO 63105
Phone: 314-821-3524 ext. 3
Email: growingamericanyouth@gmail.com
PASSAGES
www.kcpassages.org
Passages is a youth group for LGBTQ and allied youth, providing educational information and experiences to encourage personal growth and social interaction to ease their transition into self-acceptance and to become empowered.
620 E. Armour Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64109 Phone: 816-931-0334 Email: info@kcpassages.org
THE EQUAL YOUTH CENTER
www.equalcenter.org
EQUAL was founded on the belief that by giving youth the power to organize, lead and collaborate, youth would not only transform themselves, but transform their communities.
PO Box 32974
Kansas City, MO 64171
Phone: 816-984-0799
Email: support@equalcenter.org
MONTANA
WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY CENTER
www.gaymontana.org
Youth Forward is a safe and confidential gathering of LGBTQ youth ages 13-19.
127 N. Higgins Avenue, Suite 202 Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: 406-541-6891
Email: jason@ncbimissoula.org
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HELENA YOUTH GSA
www.montanapridenetwork.org
Helena Youth GSA is a support/discussion group for LGBTQ and allied youth.
Contact: Aileen Gleizer
Phone: 406-457-2469
Email: aileen.gleizer@ppmontana.org
NEBRASKA
RAINBOW OUTREACH METRO OMAHA GLBT CENTER, GLBT CENTER YOUTH PROGRAM www.rainbowoutreach.org
The Center Youth program is a safe and supportive place for LGBTQ and allied youth ages 13-23 to make friends.
1719 Leavenworth Street
Omaha, NE 68108
Phone: 402-341-0300
Email: glbtcenter@rainbowoutreach.org
PROUD HORIZONS YOUTH GROUP
www.proudhorizons.pflag-omaha.org
Proud Horizons is a youth group specifically for LGBTQ and allied youth ages 13 to 23.
PO Box 390064 Omaha, NE 68139-0064 Phone: 402-291-6781
NEVADA
GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
www.thecenterlv.com
R.U.1.2. Youth Group consists of 13-19 year old LGBT and allied youth. The participants are educated on HIV prevention, coming out issues, drug and alcohol abuse and many other topics.
953 E. Sahara Avenue, B-31 Las Vegas, NV 89104 Phone: 702-733-9800
NEW JERSEY
CROSSROADS PROGRAMS, INC.
www.crossroadsprograms.org
Project DISCOVERY provides specialized foster homes for LGBTQ youth, aged 12-21, who are not able to live at home but who are capable of functioning in a home environment with extra support.
610 Beverly-Rancocas Road Willingboro, NJ 08046 Phone: 609-261-5400
Fax: 609-261-1824
Email: julie@crossroadsprograms.org
PRIDE CENTER OF NEW JERSEY
www.pridecenter.org
The Youth Drop-in is for LGBTIQ and allied youth ages 17 and under.
85 Raritan Avenue, Suite 100 Highland Park, NJ 08904-2701 Phone: 732-846-2232
SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER
www.litsjc.org
The Social Justice Center offers True Colors, a drop-in program for LGBTQ youth and young adults.
LGBTQI Programs 11 Halsey Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: 973-621-2100 Email: info@litsjc.org
AFRICAN AMERICAN OFFICE OF GAY CONCERNS
www.aaogc.org/programs
T.G.I.F. (Thank Goodness I’m Fabulous) provides support to young African-American and Latina transgender girls.
877 Broad Street, Suite 211 Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: 973-639-0700
Fax: 973-639-9722
Email: brother@aaogc.org
NEW HAMPSHIRE
OUTRIGHT
www.nhftm.org
Outright is a social & support group for LGBTQ youth.
PO Box 4064
Concord, NH 03302
Phone: 603-223-0309
Email: concordoutright@nhftm.org
Seacoast Outright
PO Box 842 Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Phone: 603-431-1013
Email: seacoastoutright@nhftm.org
Manchester Outright
PO Box 492
Manchester, NH 03105
Phone: 603-537-7004
Email: manchesteroutright@yahoo.com
NEW MEXICO
U21
www.commonbondnm.org
U21 is open to LGBTQ and allied youth under 21. It is largely a social time with some planned events and sessions, such as arts & crafts, poetry, information on the community, films, dances and workshops.
MCC Albuquerque
1101 Texas Street NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 Email: poetoishi@yahoo.com
TRANS YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP
www.tgrcnm.org
Young Women United
120 Morningside Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Email: seth@tgrcnm.org
NEW YORK
AIDS COMMUNITY RESOURCES
www.aidescommunityresources.com
AIDS Community Resources is a center of support for LGBTQ youth throughout New York State. The Q Center offers a number of programs, support group meetings, and activities for youth.
627 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
Phone: 315-475-2430
Fax: 315-472-6515
Hotline: 888-475-2437
Email: information@aidscommunityresources.com
ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COALITION ON HIV/AIDS (APICHA)
www.apicha.org
APICHA offers a Young People’s Project, as well as a weekly LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islander youth group.
400 Broadway
New York, NY 10013 Phone: 212-620-7287 Email: apicha@apicha.org
THE AUDRE LORDE PROJECT
www.alp.org
The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color community organizing center, focusing on the New York City area.
Brooklyn
85 S. Oxford Street Brooklyn, NY 11217 Phone: 718-596-0342
Manhattan
147 W. 24th Street, 3rd floor New York, NY 10011-1911 Phone: 212-463-0342 Email: alpinfo@alp.org
BRONX COMMUNITY PRIDE CENTER
www.bronxpride.org
Youth Services includes The Spot Next Door, a drop-in center open Monday-Friday; Operation Home Base, a case management program for homeless and at-risk youth; free legal services; the Youth Leadership Institute and a Youth Advisory Board.
448 E. 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10455
Phone: 718-292-4368
Fax: 718-292-4999
Email: info@bronxpride.org
THE ALI FORNEY CENTER (AFC) HEADQUARTERS
www.aliforneycenter.org
The Ali Forney Center offers a Day Center, Emergency Housing Program and Transitional Housing for LGBTQ youth.
527 W. 22nd Street, 1st Floor New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-222-3427
Fax: 212-222-5861
Day Center
527 W. 22nd Street, 1st Floor New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-206-0574
Fax: 212-206-7486
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HEALTH AND EDUCATION ALTERNATIVES FOR TEENS
www.heatprogram.org/lgbt.html
HEAT’s LGBT program provides case management, HIV/STD screening, mental health services, hormone therapy treatment and various social and support groups.
760 Parkside Avenue, Room 308 Brooklyn, NY 11226
Phone: 718-467-4446
Email: info@heatprogram.org
SCO FAMILY SERVICES
www.sco.org
SCO Family Services provides a continuum of community based residential programs for 24 homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth.
1 Alexander Place Glen Cove, NY 11542 Phone: 516-671-1253
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF NEW YORK
www.homelessyouthservices.org
Sylvia’s Place is an emergency night shelter with beds for GLBTQ youth ages 16-23. It accepts walk-ins after 6PM 365 days a year.
446 W. 36th Street
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-629-7440
Email: fwoodmccny@gmail.com
NEW ALTERNATIVES
www.newalternativesnyc.org
New Alternatives provides basic items, case management, recreation, community building, several support groups and a Life Skills dinner group for homeless LGBT youth ages 16-24.
50 E. 7th Street
New York, NY 10003
GAY ALLIANCE OF THE GENESEE VALLEY
www.gayalliance.org
The Youth Center is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive place for youth ages 13-23 to discuss issues, make friends and get support.
875 E. Main Street, Suite 500 Rochester, NY 14605
Phone: 585-244-8640
Email: info@gayalliance.org
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
www.jccmanhattan.org
The JCC offers two social and support groups for LGBTQ Jewish youth: Cometfire for youth aged 11-14, and Jqyouth for young adults aged 18-30.
334 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 646-505-4444
Fax: 212-799-0254
Email: info@jccmanhattan.org
Cometfire
Contact: Scott Quasha Email: scottquasha@me.com Phone: 646-505-5708
Jqyouth
Email: jqyouth@yahoo.com Phone: 646-505-5708
CAPITAL PRIDE CENTER
www.capitalpridecenter.org
Center Youth offers LGBTQ and allied youth ages 13-18 a peer support group, healthy social opportunities and various opportunities to participate in activism.
332 Hudson Avenue Albany, NY 12210
Email: admin@jqyouth.org
GREEN CHIMNEYS CHILDREN’S SERVICES, INC.
www.greenchimneys.org
The Gramercy Residence houses 25 LGBTQ teenagers in foster care aged 16-21. It provides a Supervised Independent Living Program, the agency operated boarding home for LGBTQ youth 12-16; a Transitional Living Apartment Program for youth 17-21 and a Basic Center that provides emergency shelter and referrals for homeless and runaway youth 14-21.
456 W. 145th Street, Suite 1 New York, NY 10031 Phone: 212-491-5911
Fax: 212-368-8975
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HETRICK-MARTIN INSTITUTE
www.hmi.org
The Supportive Services Department of the Hetrick- Martin Institute provides services for homeless and at- risk LGBTQ youth.
740 Broadway, 8th Floor New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-674-2400 ext. 247
URBAN JUSTICE CENTER
www.urbanjustice.org
The Peter Cicchino Youth Project provides legal services to LGBT youth who are homeless, in foster care or in the juvenile justice system.
666 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 646-602-5600 Fax: 212-533-4598
LAWYERS FOR CHILDREN
www.lawyersforchildren.org
LFC has published a handbook for GLBTQ youth in foster care with a list of resources in NYC and information about legal rights. They also provide legal services to GLBTQ youth in foster care.
110 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10013 Phone: 212-966-6420
STATEN ISLAND LGBT CENTER
www.silgbtcenter.org
The Center offers extensive youth programming, including a drop-in space, support groups for teens and young adults, safer sex resources and opportunities to develop creative and leadership skills.
75 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: 718-808-1360 Fax: 718-808-1397 Email: lgbt@chasiny.org
THE DOOR
www.door.org
In addition to health, legal, education, counseling and career services, the Door also provides a wide range of programs and services geared towards LGBTQ members.
121 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10013
Phone: 212-941-9090 ext. 3328
FIERCE
www.fiercenyc.org
FIERCE is a membership-based organization building the leadership and power of LGBTQ youth of color in New York City. It develops politically conscious leaders who are invested in improving themselves and their communities through youth-led campaigns, leadership development programs, and cultural expression.
147 West 24th Street, 6th floor New York, NY 10011
Phone: 646-336-6789
Fax: 646-336-6788
GAY MEN OF AFRICAN DESCENT (GMAD)
www.gmad.org
MARS is the young adult program of GMAD, an organization of gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning men of color. MARS offers members training workshops, recreational activities, connections to local shelters and service organizations and a positive space for GBTQ youth to socialize.
103 E. 125th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10035
Phone: 212-828-1697 ext. 117 Email: mars@gmad.org
THE RASHAWN BRAZELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP MENTORING PROGRAM www.gmad.org/mars/page2.htm
The Rashawn Brazell Memorial Scholarship Mentoring Program connects scholars to a variety of professionals who have pledged time and support for the Memorial Fund, as well as the larger community of African- descended LGBT people and their allies.
85 S. Oxford Street
Brooklyn, New York 11217 Phone: 718-596-0342 ext. 45 Email: info@rashawnbrazell.com
SYLVIA RIVERA LAW PROJECT
www.srlp.org
Sylvia Rivera Law Project provides free legal services to transgender, intersex and gender nonconforming low- income people and people of color. It represents and advises clients in a variety of contexts.
147 West 24th Street, 5th floor New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-337-8550
Toll Free: 866-930-3283 Email: info@srlp.org
Fax: 212-337-1872
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NORTH DAKOTA
BISMARK GAY AND PROUD YOUTH GROUP
Phone: 701-255-6120
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH CAROLINA LAMBDA YOUTH NETWORK
www.angelfire.com/nc/nclambda/
NCLYN is collaborating with a transitional housing agency in Durham to offer a residential program specifically for LGBTQ youth.
343 W. Main Street, Suite 201 Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 919-683-3037
LGBT CENTER OF RALEIGH
www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.org
The Center includes youth programming.
411 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-832-4484
Fax: 919-832-4483
Email: info@lgbtcenterofraleigh.org
WRENN HOUSE
www.havenhousenc.org
Wrenn House is the only homeless/runaway crisis intervention program and shelter for youth in the Triangle. It partners with the LGBT Center of Raleigh to provide services for LGBTQ youth.
908 W. Morgan Street Raleigh, NC 27603 Phone: 919-832-786
INSIDEOUT
www.insideout180.org
iNSIDEoUT is a youth-founded, youth-led organization that provides leadership opportunities and a safe space for North Carolina’s Triangle-area LGBTQ and allied youth, both in and out of schools.
Contact: Corrin Donahue
Email: corrindonahue@gmail.com
TIME OUT YOUTH
www.timeoutyouth.org
Time Out Youth is dedicated to providing support, advocacy and education to LGBTQ and allied youth aged 13-23 in Charlotte and the surrounding areas.
1900 The Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: 704-344-8335
Fax: 704-344-8186
Email: sbentley@timeoutyouth.org
OHIO
LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND
www.lgbtcleveland.org
The Center offers counseling support for youth ages 14- 24. Youth programming and HIV testing is open to LGBTQ youth ages 14-24. The Trans-Formers program is a support group for trans young adults ages 18-30, facilitated by a licensed counselor.
6600 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102 Phone: 216-651-5428 Fax: 216-651-6439
RAINBOW AREA YOUTH (RAY)
www.toledoray.org
Rainbow Area Youth (RAY) is a peer-based support group created to provide emotional support, social opportunities, and health education to sexual minority teens.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 2272 Collingwood Boulevard Toledo, OH 43620
Phone: 419-255-7510
Email: toledoray@toledoray.org
KALEIDOSCOPE YOUTH CENTER
www.kycohio.org
Kaleidoscope Youth Center provides a drop-in center, counseling, homework help, and various recreational & educational opportunities.
1904 N. High Street Columbus, Ohio
Phone: 614-294-KIDS (5437) Fax: 614-297-5906
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OKLAHOMA
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP
www.twofoldgroup.org
This group is for transgender people and their allies.
PO Box 75784
Oklahoma City, OK 73147-0784 Phone: 405-443-4131
Email: info@twofoldgroup.org
GAY LESBIAN BI YOUTH GROUP
311 South Madison Avenue Tulsa, OK 74120-3208 Phone: 918-587-1300
OKC YOUTH UNITED
www.okcyu.org
The mission of Oklahoma City Youth United is to provide a safe, inclusive and affirming environment to youth, 14-20, of all genders and sexual orientations from the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
First Unitarian Church
600 NW 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Email: okcyouthgroup@gmail.com
OPENARMS YOUTH PROJECT
www.openarmsproject.org
Openarms brings LGBTQ and allied youth together to build a peer-based community that empowers them to end isolation, create a progressive youth voice and increase well being and self-esteem.
2015-B S. Lakewood Avenue Tulsa, OK 74112 Phone/Hotline: 918-838-7104
YOUTH SERVICES OF TULSA –LGBTQ SUPPORT GROUP
www.yst.org
311 S. Madison Avenue Tulsa, OK 74120 Phone: 918-582-0061
OREGON
SEXUAL MINORITY YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER (SMYRC)
www.smyrc.org
SMYRC provides a safe, supervised, harassment-free and alcohol- and drug-free space for sexual minority youth ages 23 and younger.
3024 N.E. M.L. King, Jr. Boulevard Portland, OR 97212
Phone: 503-872-9664 ext. 35
Fax: 503-231-3051
Email: info@smyrc.org
OUTSIDE IN
www.outsidein.org
Outside In provides housing, education, employment, counseling, medical care, food, recreation and a safe space. Outside In is a national leader in serving LGBTQ youth.
1132 SW 13th Avenue Portland, OR 97205
Phone: 503-535-3800
Fax: 503-223-6837
Medical clinic: 503-535-3890 Email: info@outsidein.org
TRANSACTIVE
www.transactiveonline.org
TransActive is a monthly social & support group for trans youth 12-21.
OHSU Richmond Clinic
3930 S.E. Division Street Portland, OR 97202
Phone: 503-252-3000
Email: info@transactiveonline.org
PENNSYLVANIA
LUTHERAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA www.lcfsinpa.org
Bethel House is a group home for dependent LGBT youth aged 15-18, in Philadelphia, PA.
937 South 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 Phone: 215-339-8002 Fax: 215-339-8070
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ATTIC YOUTH CENTER
www.atticyouthcenter.org
The Attic creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community, and promotes the acceptance of LGBTQ youth in society.
255 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-545-4331
Email: info@atticyouthcenter.org
RHODE ISLAND
YOUTH PRIDE, INC.
www.youthpride-ri.org
YPI’s programming is dedicated to meeting the social, emotional and educational needs of LGBTQ youth.
95 Cedar Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-421-5626
Fax: 401-274-1990
Email: youth_pride@yahoo.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
AFFIRM
www.affirmyouth.org
AFFIRM provides LGBTQ youth education, social activities and referrals to related services.
PO Box 4094
Greenville, SC 29608
Phone: 864-467-9004
Email: affirmyouth@affirmyouth.org
WE ARE FAMILY
www.waf.org
SafeSpace is a weekly gathering of LGBTQ and allied youth 16-23 who get together to share their experiences, express their feelings, and find encouragement among their peers.
PO Box 21806 Charleston, SC 29413 Phone: 843-637-9379 Email: info@waf.org
SOUTH DAKOTA
THE BLACK HILLS CENTER FOR EQUALITY
www.bhcfe.org
PRISM is a gay-straight alliance for youth ages 15-25 that provides support to young people who are in the process of coming out, as well as their allies.
1102 West Rapid Street Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone: 605-348-3244
CENTER FOR EQUALITY
www.centersforequalitysd.org
The Drop-in Center is open regularly for youth and the general community.
406 S. 2nd Avenue, Suite 102 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Phone: 605-331-1153
TENNESSEE
ONE-IN-TEEN YOUTH SERVICES
www.one-in-teen.org
The Mission of One-In-Teen Youth Services, Inc. shall be to provide a continuum of support and services to benefit LGBTQ youth and youth-serving agencies throughout Middle Tennessee.
703 Berry Road
Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 877-663-4686
Email: oneinteen@hotmail.com
MEMPHIS GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER
www.mglcc.org
Queer as Youth is a place for youth ages 14 to 19 to meet and hang out with other youth while learning and expressing their creativity in a safe space.
892 S. Cooper Street Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: 901-278-6422 Email: info@mglcc.org
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TEXAS
OUT YOUTH
www.outyouth.org
Out Youth’s mission is to promote the well-being of sexual minority youth so that they can openly and safely explore and affirm their identities.
909 E. 49 1/2 Street Austin, TX 78751 Phone: 512-419-1233 Email: out@outyouth.org
YOUTH FIRST TEXAS
www.youthfirsttexas.org
Youth First Texas provides numerous resources for LGBTQ and allied youth, including counseling services, support groups, educational programming, recreational activities and leadership development.
GLBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF UTAH
www.glccu.com
The Youth Activity Center’s mission is to bring sexual minority youth together to build a peer-based community. The YAC serves homeless LGBTQ youth and LGBTQ youth in foster care.
355 N. 300 W., 1st Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84103 Phone: 801-539-8800
Toll free phone: 888-874-2743 Email: gretchen@glbtccu.org
UTAH PRIDE CENTER
www.utahpridecenter.org
Tolerant Intelligent Network of Teens (TINT) is the Center’s youth activity center which provides a safe place for LGBTQ people ages 14-20.
361 N. 300 W., 1st Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Phone: 801-539-8800
Email: thecenter@utahpridecenter.org
VERMONT
OUTRIGHT VERMONT
www.outrightvt.org/wordpress
The Mission of Outright is to build safe, healthy, and supportive environments for LGBTQ youth.
241 N. Winooski Avenue
McClure Mutigenerational Building Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-865-9677
Fax: 802-861-2075
Email: info@outrightvt.org
YOUTH OF COLOR SUPPORT GROUP –CASEY FAMILY SERVICES www.caseyfamilyservices.org/ourdivisions/vermont This group is open to all teens of color, ages 13 to 17, in Vermont’s Upper Valley. It meets on the first Sunday of the month.
35 Railroad Row, Suite 400
White River Junction, VT 05001 Contact: Claudia Brandenburg
Phone: 802-649-1400 ext. 8142
Email: vermont@caseyfamilyservices.org
Fax: 512-419-1232
3918 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: 214-879-0400 Toll-Free: 866-547-5972
Email: info@youthfirsttexas.org
UTAH
Fax: 469-547-5972
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
UTAH’S HOMELESS YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER
www.voa.org
HYRC runs a 3-part program for homeless youth, and about 30% of the youth it serves report being LGBTQ. Programs include a drop-in center, a transitional living center and a street outreach program that focuses on reaching young male prostitutes.
655 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: 801-364-0744 Fax: 801-364-0745
LGBTQ OUT OF HOME YOUTH INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
Melissa Larsen, CSW
Melissa is an independent consultant and trainer concerning homeless LGBTQ youth and LGBTQ youth in foster care.
Phone: 801-706-9168
Email: melissalarsen2003@yahoo.com
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VIRGINIA
ROSMY
www.rosmy.org
Richmond Organization for Sexual Minority Youth (ROSMY) was created for all youth aged 14-20 who are LGBTQ. ROSMY offers a drop-in center, support groups, a youth support line and a leadership program.
2311 Westwood Avenue Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804-644-4800
Support Line: 888-644-4390 Email: youthprograms@rosmy.org
WASHINGTON
LA-BA-TE-YAH YOUTH HOME COMMUNITY
La-Ba-Te-Yah is an independent living program for homeless youth, for urban Native Americans and youth of color. There is case management on site. It includes a Two-Spirit Program.
9010 13th Avenue N.W. Seattle, WA 98117-3405 Phone: 206-781-8303
YOUTH CARE
www.youthcare.org
Youth Care offers transitional living for homeless youth 18-21 and an emergency shelter for 12-17 year olds.
Isis House: 206-694-4507
The Shelter: 206-694-4506
24 Hour Help/Referral Line: 800-495-7802
SEATTLE COUNSELING SERVICES
www.seattlecounseling.org
Seattle Counseling Services specializes in providing mental health services to the LGBTQI community. Youth Services offers counseling and support groups for youth.
1216 Pine Street, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206-323-1768Fax: 206-323-2184 Email: info@seattlecounseling.org
LAMBERT HOUSE
www.lamberthouse.org
Lambert House is a center for LGBTQ and allied youth ages 14-23 that encourages empowerment through the development of leadership, social and life skills.
PO Box 23111 Seattle, WA 98102 Phone: 206-322-2515
OASIS YOUTH CENTER
www.oasisyouthcenter.hypermart.net
Oasis is the only drop-in and support center dedicated to the needs of GLBTQ youth ages 14-24 in Pierce County and is a program of the Pierce County AIDS Foundation.
3520 South Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Office Phone: 253-671-2838 Emergency Cell Phone: 253-988-2108 Email: oasisyouthcenter@gmail.com
VISTA YOUTH CENTER
www.vistayouthcenter.org
Vista Youth Center offers LGBTQ individuals between the ages of 14-21 a unique combination of direct service, social service and referrals.
2625 W. Bruneau Place, Suite E Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: 509-396-5198
WASHINGTON, DC
ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH
www.advocatesforyouth.com
Advocates for Youth champions efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates for Youth offers resources specifically for LGBTQ youth and their families.
2000 M Street N Washington, DC 2003 Phone: 202-419-342 Fax: 202-419-1448
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SEXUAL MINORITY YOUTH ASSISTANCE LEAGUE (SMYAL)
www.smyal.org
SMYAL is a center for LGBTQI youth that has a comprehensive list of housing options for youth and can refer to youth to the LGBT friendly housing.
410 7th Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 Phone: 202-546-5940 ext.104 Fax: 202-544-1306
Brotherhood University
Brotherhood University is SMYAL’s HIV prevention intervention for young men of color who sleep with men.
Phone: 202-546-5940 ext. 105 Email: alexander.king@smyal.org
MY SISTAHS
www.amplifyyourvoice.org
MySistahs was created by and for young women of color to provide information and offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and advocacy.
2000 M Street N.W., Suite 750 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-419-3420
TRANSGENDER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
www.tgea.net
TGEA is a website offering a wealth of resources to the transgender community in Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington DC.
WISCONSIN
LGBT CENTER OF SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN
www.lgbtsewisc.org
The center offers programs and services for LGBTQ people, youth, transgender people, people of color and those with HIV/AIDS, LGBT seniors, parents and family of LGBT youth and children with LGBT parents.
1456 Junction Avenue Racine, WI 53403
Phone: 262-664-4100
Fax: 262-664-4104
Email: info@lgbtsewisc.org
MILWAUKEE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER
www.mkelgbt.org
Project Q, the youth program of the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, provides a safe space for LGBTQ and allied youth ages 24 and under.
315 W. Court Street, First Floor Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: 414-223-3220
Fax: 414-271-2161
WYOMING
WIND RIVER COUNTRY INITIATIVE FOR YOUTH
Wind River Country Initiative for Youth is an alliance of LGBTQ and allied people of Native American and Caucasian ancestry who work to address multiple oppressions at the local level.
Email: info@uglw.org
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www.lambdale