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Listen to Youth Pride Chorus (New York City) sing their anthem "Cheer On"

Youth Pride Chorus sings the official YPC anthem "Cheer On"
at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, New York.
Words by Wes Webb, Music by Our Lady J

Listen to Youth Pride Chorus post-show interviews
Singers of Youth Pride Chorus interviewed after Somebody To Love
at The Lucille Lortel Theatre, New York

The Youth Pride Chorus: a program combining the program specialties of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York. It is a completely free program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender young people and their allies between the ages of 13-21. There are no auditions - anyone 13-21 can join. Participants learn choral music in weekly rehearsals and perform in concerts here at The Center and on the road. “Perhaps one of the greatest emotional pains any person can experience is that of being isolated and ostracized,” says Richard D. Burns, executive director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. “The Youth Pride Chorus has the ability to break isolation so many LGBT youth confront. The community supports young people by supporting the Youth Pride Chorus.”

General (non-geographic) & Internet Only LGBTQ Social Networking top of page

LGBTQMuslimYouth email discussion group: People age 25 and under who are Muslims and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or who may be questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity are welcomed to join. The list is sponsored by Al Fatiha.

The Pen Pal Program at Indiana Youth Group - a safe, confidential project serving GLBT people ages 21 and under. IYG Pen Pal Program, PO Box 20716, Indianapolis, IN 46220-0716; Phone: 317-541-8726.

Sticks and Stones: Young, gay and living in the sticks? Sticks and Stones is a place you can chat with other young people about how best to deal with anti-gay attitudes and homophobic bullying. It’s also a great opportunity to meet lots of other people. Hear gay, lesbian and bisexual celebrities' life stories, too.

TrevorSpace: a social networking site for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages 13 through 24 and their friends and allies. A project of The Trevor Project.

Youth Guardian Services’ “Youth” Email Listservs: “YOUTH 13-17” and “YOUTH 17-21” are two on-line conversation groups offer peer support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, and supportive youth. Age policy strictly enforced and the groups are NOT dating services.

Youth Resource: a project of Advocates for Youth, offers "web rings," collections of young people's own homepages for all GLBT youth, and for young men, young women, bisexual youth, transgender youth, Black LGBT youth, Asian and Pacific Islander American LGBT Youth, Latina & Latino LGBT Youth, and Native American LGBT Youth. Prohibits explicit material, including nudity and sexual innuendoes.

Summer Camp & Summer Programs for LGBTQ Youth and children of LGBT parents top of page

Camp Aranu'tiq - a weeklong, tuition-free, overnight summer camp for transgender and gender-variant youth ages 8 through 15. Camp is located in Southern New England, a 2-hour drive from both New York & Boston. Activities include arts & crafts, dance, drama, swimming, music, canoeing, creative writing, and land sports such as basketball, soccer, dodgeball, kickball, & beach volleyball. There will be a few professional therapists at camp for campers who may want to talk, but the main focus of the week is on having fun. Camp Aranu'tiq is a federally recognized, tax-exempt, nonprofit organization. It was born out of the idea that transgender and gender-variant youth needed a safe place to relate to others like them, away from home, in a beautiful rural setting where they can concentrate on what every camper loves: having fun. Contact: Nick M. Teich, Founder & President; Mailing address: Camp Aranu'tiq, P.O. Box 620141, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462; Phone: (617) 467-5830; Contact form.

Camp fYrefly: Canada's largest leadership retreat for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, two-spirited, queer, and allied (LGBTTQ&A) youth between the ages of 14 to 25. It was founded in 2004 and is the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services' award-winning primary community service project. The camp programs are designed to help youth develop the leadership skills and resiliency necessary for them to become change agents in their schools, families, and communities. Beginning in 2009 Camp fYrefly is held in July or August, in four provinces in Canada: in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland.

Camp Lavender Hill: offers a week-long summer camp for children of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender families, ages 9-14, in the scenic foothills of Sierra Mountains of northern California. 

Camp Ten Oaks: a one-week, sleep-away camp for children and youth, ages 8-17. The camp community is for the children of LGBTQ and/or non-traditional families, youth who are themselves LGBTQ, and their allies. Address: Ten Oaks Project, 255 Montreal Road, Unit 205, Ottawa, ON K1L 6C4; Phone: (613) 321-2825.

Camp Ten Trees: offers a loving and engaging residential summer camp program in western Washington State.  One week is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth and their allies (ages 13-17).  Another week is for children (ages 8-17) of LGBTQ and/or non-traditional families.  Camp Ten Trees is a place for diverse youth who share a common experience to come together to build community through both typical camp activities as well as age-appropriate opportunities to explore diversity, identity, and youth coalition building. This summer camp program is guided by a commitment to social justice and by the values of Courage, Health, Inclusion, Play, Stewardship, Family, Acceptance, Integrity, and Leadership.  Founded in 2000, Camp Ten Trees has long benefited from the involvement of campers, volunteer staff, and supporters from the Pacific Northwest, across the United States, and beyond.  For more information on registering for camp, volunteering, or otherwise supporting this non-profit endeavor, please contact Camp Ten Trees today! Office address: 1122 E Pike ST, #1488; Seattle, WA 98122; Phone: 206-288-9568; Email: info@camptentrees.org

Camping.OUT: Triangle Foundation (in Detroit, MI) was running a camp in Michigan for youth ages 13-17, but they changed to a conference format in 2009. See the website for more information.

Mountain Meadow's Summer Camp is a two-week overnight camping experience where children, ages 9-17, in LGBTQ or other non-traditional families come together to participate in interactive learning experiences which help them take on leadership roles, build community, and just plain have fun.  This summer camp program also includes a Teen Camp for people ages 14-15 who either have LGBTQ parents or who themselves are LGBTQ or questioning.  When campers turn 16, they have the opportunity to join the Staff-in-Training program. Address: Mountain Meadow, 1315 Spruce ST, STE 411, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: 215-772-1107

Youth Groups in Washington State top of page
for GLBTQ youth in general unless otherwise specified

Bellingham

“Just Us” Youth Group
Sponsored by Northwest Youth Services

  • A safe and confidential weekly support group in Bellingham for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and ally 14-18 year olds.

  • Facilitated by Northwest Youth Services trained volunteers.

  • Meets on Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m

  • Call for location 

  • Phone:

    • Northwest Youth Services - 360.734-9862

    • NWYS Safe Home Hotline - 360.676-1022/800.456-1022

    • PFLAG helpline - 360.733-1500

Everett

 GLOBE – GLBTQ Loving Ourselves Becoming Empowered –  Youth Program

  • Social/support group for GLBTQ youth ages 14-20

  • Meets Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m., in Everett

  • For location please phone: 425-263-2908.  It's 100% confidential to leave a voice mail. 

  • Email globeleaders@hotmail.com 

Federal Way

Federal Way Group for GLBT youth

 

There's no group currently meeting at the R&R Teen Drop-in Center across from Federal Way High School, but they are very willing to start one if enough people express an interest. Contact person Sonya O'Brien: Call toll-free 1-888-841-0164.
Kennewick
Tri-Cities

Vista Youth Center

Empowering Tri-Cities LGBTQA Youth - Vista Youth Center works with GLBTIQQA individuals 14-21 years old and offer unique combinations of direct service, social service, referrals.  Our programs are youth-driven and based on the model of peer support and leadership. Because LGBT students are three times as likely as non-LGBT students to say they do not feel safe at school, and 90% of LGBT students have been harassed or assaulted during the past year*, we believe the need for the center is paramount to the Tri-Cities youths safety and health. *From Teasing to Torment: New National Report on School Bullying 10/11/2005
Kitsap

 

 The Q Center 

The Q Center is a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning group or 14-19 years olds in Kitsap County.

  • Open Fridays from 6-10 pm.
  • Come to the group for health education, support, meet new friends, movie nights and much more.
  • Located at 2841 NW Kitsap Place -Suite A, across Silverdale Way from the Sears at the Mall behind the new American Marine Bank & almost behind the Michaels store. Look for a Rainbow Flag!
  • Mailing Address KCHAF, PO Box 2169, Silverdale, WA 98383-2169
  • Email kitsapqyouth@yahoo.com
  • Contact: Michael Goodnow - Executive Director  - Phone: 360-698-3335
  • Contact: Jason Sharp - Center Facilitator - Phone: 800-517-0232
Mt. Vernon - Skagit County  FAB 5 GLBTQ Youth Group
Sponsored by Skagit PFLAG

Fab 5 is a support group for GLBTQ teens and straight allies aged 13-19 in Skagit County. It provides a safe place for teens to be themselves, get support, meet peers, discuss issues, and have fun.

  • Fab 5 meets twice a month on Tuesday evenings in a safe and confidential location

  • For more information e-mail Kathy at kreim@earthlink.net or call her at 360-856-4676

  • Provides opportunities to participate in fabulous community events such as: Pink Prom, Links & Alliances youth conference, and more

  • Facilitators are experienced professionals who are knowledgeable about GLBTQ issues, working with teens, and facilitating groups

  • Download the Fab 5 brochure (pdf format)

Olympia

 

Stonewall Youth

Offering support, information and advocacy for bisexual, lesbian gay, transgender and questioning youth 21 and under.

  • GLBTQ Group meets Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. 
  • Drug and alcohol free educational and social events.
  • Email: info@stonewallyouth.org
  • Phone Line 360-705-2738 - call any time. Leave a confidential message and staff will get back to you.
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7383; Olympia, WA 98507

Puyallup

 

Sexual Minority Youth Support Group
Sponsored by Good Samaritan Behavioral Healthcare and a grant from the Pride

  • For glbtq youth ages 14 to 21

  • Meets Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m.

  • "Have fun, make new friends, hang out, eat pizza, drink pop!"

  • Contact person: Alaka Lindsley 

  • Phone: 253-697-8421; call Monday through Thursday for more information
Redmond

B-GLAD – the Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-in Group
 Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services

  • Free and confidential drop-in support group 

  • Meets every Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. 

  • The Old Firehouse Teen Center (Redmond): 16510 NE 79th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
  • Phone: (425) 556-2370 (Firehouse) OR (425)  OR (425) 747-4937 (Youth Eastside Service)

 Shoreline

 

 InsideOut Youth Group
Sponsored by the Center for Human Services (CHS)

Life in our time is getting more and more challenging. Kids have adult-size problems. InsideOut is a healthy support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) youth ages 13 -18.

  • Meets Wednesday nights from 3:30 to 5:00p.m. at the Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Avenue NE, Shoreline - on the 348 bus line
  • Call Trina at 206-362-7282 for more information.
  • Email: TMcdonald@chs-nw.org  

Seattle

 

Diverse Harmony

This gay/straight alliance youth chorus based in Seattle is designed to create a safe, affirming environment where everyone is accepted for who they are. Address: 1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle, WA 98122; Phone: 206-227-6215, contact form.

  • The chorus is made up of gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans-gendered and straight youth, ages 13-22.

  • They participate in a choral community where they celebrate their diversity through music.

  • They uses their passion and the power of music to inspire the celebration of differences in our homes, community and world.

  • Their guiding values are musical excellence, fun and friendship, safety and support for being true self, inclusiveness, courage, self-responsibility, and community service.

Lambert House

Activities and resource center for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth and their allies, 14 to 22, with special services for younger kids, ages 13 and younger. Resources include a drop-in center with pool table, a CyberCenter, meals nightly, art programs, movies, mental health counseling, support groups, dances and other events, free HIV testing/counseling (without blood or needles), mentoring, leadership development, and occasional cultural outings. Drop-in center is open Monday to Friday from 4:00 to 9:30pm.  If you are a youth aged 13 or under or the parent of one, please contact staff at 206-322-515 to discuss the services available. Support groups include:

  • Young Men's Group (7:00-8:30 Thursday)

  • Tranz Group, gender exploration (7:00-8:30 Tuesday)

  • Queer Young Females Group (7:00-8:30 Wednesday)

  • 1818 15th Avenue, Seattle, WA

  • Phone: 206-322-2515

Queer Youth Space

Queer Youth Space is an initiative by a coalition of youth and adult community organizers to build queer youth space in Seattle organized by young queer people and run by queer youth and their allies ... space that is sustainable, productive, organic, progressive, educated, safe, and dynamic. Find QYS online on Facebook and MySpace.

Seattle Young People's Project

The Seattle Young People's Project is a youth-led, adult supported organization that empowers youth (ages 13-18) to express themselves and to take action on the issues that affect their lives. This youth-run and youth-led organization empowers youth to express themselves and to take action on the issues affecting their lives. SYPP sponsors an annual Young Women's conference each summer and an Annual MLK Day Hip Hop show in January. Any youth is welcome to come to SYPP for support of their youth led social change project.

  • 2820 E. Cherry, Seattle, WA 98122
  • Phone: 206-860-9606
  • Contact form

YES – Youth Eastside Services

A youth and family agency serving the Eastside of King County, offers immigrant and refugee services, substance abuse prevention, sexual abuse counseling, individual and family counseling, and various support groups. Of particular interest:

  • Bellevue: Phone: 425-747-4937
  • Kirkland: Phone: 425-827-4937
  • Redmond: Phone: 425-869-6036
  • and in various community centers

Spokane

 

Odyssey

  • For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth and their allies, ages of 14 and 21

  • Drop in 3:30 – 8:30 Tues and Thurs and 3:30 – 9:30 on Fridays

  • Location: 1121 S. Perry St., Spokane, WA 99202

  • Phone: 509-325-3637

  • If you are interested in attending, please call for directions. When you first attend, an Odyssey volunteer will chat with you, show you around the center, and introduce you to some of the other volunteers and youth members. You will also be asked to read and sign the center's rules and expectations form.

  • Contact form

  • MySpace

Tacoma

 

OASIS
Sponsored by Pierce County AIDS Foundation

 

Oasis is a safe place to hang out, meet others, and learn about life for teens and young adults. Oasis has plenty of things to do: pool and air hockey tables, a TV, computers with Internet access, and even a kitchen. There's plenty of couches so that you can relax.

  • A drop-in center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning (GLBTQ) youth between the ages of 14 and 24.

  • Discussion groups and one-on-one counseling

  • A variety of workshops and social activities

  • Free, anonymous HIV testing, help with STD prevention

  • Support to HIV-positive GLBTQ youth.

  • Phone: 253-671-2838
  • Emergency Line / Cell Phone: 253-988-2108

  • Email: oasisyouthcenter@gmail.com
Vancouver 

 

Triple Point

Sponsored by Children's Home Society

  •  Social activities, discussion, support, education, and more, for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, queer youth

  • Ages 13 to 21

  • Phone: 360-695-1325

  • Offers a discussion group: Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.,

  • 1112 Columbia Street, in the Youth House basement, Vancouver.

* There's a Seattle Brother-to-Brother group, but it isn't specifically for youth, and there's a Yakima office of POCAAN, but it doesn't offer groups specifically for youth.
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