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Youth Resource Guide
South Orange Chapter Meets from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. New Brunswick Chapter Meets from 2-5 p.m. pm on the first, second and third Saturdays of the month." For more information about the chapters, call Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County (GAAMC) in the evening at (973) 285-1595 or http://www.galynj.org on the web. This is a social support network of adult volunteers and young people, ages sixteen through twenty-one. It is designed to serve young people who self identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or unsure of sexuality. Activities include rap groups, speakers, social activities and cultural events with lesbian and gay themes. It is designed as "safe space" where young people can meet to gain a better understanding of themselves, interact socially with peers and build self-esteem without unwelcome pressures. Certain rules apply at all meetings, among them are:
"First & Third" is a professionally run group that provides educational and social support for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. Activities include rap sessions, phone help, guest speakers, and mutual sharing. Meets from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on first and third Saturday of the month. Call Corrine during the day at (609) 683-5155.
This is a social support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered youth. Meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.
This center has a lending library and is a resource center for all age groups. In addition, it provides meeting space to numerous GLBT groups & organizations. Check the website for groups meeting here.
This organization provides support and socializing for the eighteen through twenty-five year-old gay and lesbian population. Meets at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays.
This is a social support group for fourteen to twenty-one year-olds who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning. It provides brief counseling, information, and referral to PFLAG for parents and family members.
New York City:Youth Enrichment Services (YES)The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Center 208 West 13th St. New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 620-7310 Deaf and hearing impaired callers can reach the Center through the NY State Relay Service: (800) 662-1220 (TDD/TTY) (800) 421-1220 (voice) Email: info@gaycenter.org Web: http://www.gaycenter.org This program provides lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth under the age of twenty-two with opportunities for support, community building and self-exploration in a safe, drug- and alcohol-free environment. There are weekly workshops in writing, visual arts, theater, video, media outreach and leadership development. In addition, YES provides counseling for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and offers coming out support groups. YES also offers a weekly program for young women, the Friday Night Young Women's Rap Group.
Philadelphia:The Attic Youth Center419 South 15th St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 Phone: 215-545-4331 Email: phaedrusoo@aol.com Web: http://hometown.aol.com/phaedrusoo/attic_homepage This center offers seminars, classes, workshops and a meeting place for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth, ages thirteen to twenty-three. It is open from 1-9 p.m. on weekdays.
This is a youth group for and about sexual minority youth of color. They hold weekly meetings, workshops, parties, and trips; and publish a monthly newsletter. Genders Within c/o COLOURS ORGANIZATION, INC 1201 Chestnut St Philadelphia, PA 19107-4123 Phone: (215) 496-0330 This is a support program for transgender youth of color. The group meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays.
This organization provides social and sexual support for young gay and lesbian Latinos. |
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