Youth Resource Guide

Gay and Lesbian Youth in New Jersey (GALY-NJ)

South Orange Chapter
First Presbyterian & Trinity Church
111 Irvington Ave.
South Orange, New Jersey 07079

Meets from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

New Brunswick Chapter
The Pride Center
1048 Livingston Ave.
New Brunswick, NJ 08903

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:

• no drugs or alcohol
• no overt sexual behavior
• no contact between adult volunteers and group members outside the group meetings and planned activities.

HiTOPS
21 Wiggins Street
Princeton, NJ 08873
Tel: (609) 683-5155
Fax: (609) 683-9507
Email: hitops@hitops.org
Web: http://www.hitops.org

"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.

Keeping It Safe (KIS)
514 Cooper St.
Camden, New Jersey 08102
Phone: (856) 963-2432
Email: little_m@camden-ahec.org

This is a social support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered youth. Meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Pride Center of New Jersey, GLBT Community Center
1048 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Tel: 732-846-2232
Email: info@pridecenter.org
Web: http://www.pridecenter.org

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.

Under the Rainbow
The Pride Center
1048 Livingston Ave.
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903
Phone: (732) 846-2232.

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.

New York City:

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:

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.

40 Acres of Change
c/o COLOURS ORGANIZATION, INC
1201 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4123
Phone: (215) 496-0330

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.

This is a support program for transgender youth of color. The group meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays.

RAVE
1233 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 985-3382

This organization provides social and sexual support for young gay and lesbian Latinos.