All sessions are related to a LGBTAQ youth of colors ultimate success.They offer youth a series or interdisciplinary topical sessions not offered in most high schools to LGBTQ youth of color. Multiple sessions are offered to give youth a wide variety of topics to choose from. Youth Leadership Development and Read more [...]

VidaSIDA’s mission is to educate, advocate, and empower Chicago Puerto Rican and Latina/o community by promoting culturally-responsive healthcare and resources that enable health-affirming behaviors and attitudes. VidaSIDA relies on community involvement for the success of all its services and programs, if you are interested in volunteering please contact us!

Step Two North is a sober living home in Chicago, Illinois, just south of the intersection of Montrose and Western Avenues. Its short-term goal for its residents is a foundation for recovery, and its long-term goals include education and career success. Step Two North provides a place to live while Read more [...]

Chicago House operates a range of scattered-site housing programs. These programs are apartment units that are spread out in different areas of Chicago, and usually offer clients rental support, case management services, employment support, and/or other support services. Eligibility requirements for these programs vary and the programs are designed to Read more [...]

The Illinois Safe Schools Alliance envisions a world in which youth develop to their fullest potential, learning in safe and nurturing schools, living in communities that accept and honor differences, where everyone has the freedom to express their sexual orientation and gender identity. The goals of the Alliance are: 1) Read more [...]

The WSSS LGBT Seniors program serves LGBT seniors and allies 55 and up in the western suburbs of Chicago. We offer outreach, socialization, health education, education on local, state, and federal programs for seniors, case management, and mental health counseling, all for free. We believe it is vital for LGBT Read more [...]

Center on Halsted’s LGBTQ Violence Resource Line was created in response to the growing need for victim assistance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV-positive (LGBTQH) people. It is the only LGBTQ-specific program committed to addressing violence against and within LGBTQ communities in Illinois. It has become a cornerstone of Read more [...]

New LGBT South Side drop in center!!! Description Prologue is a multi-site, community-based high school and GED program founded in 1972. It is state-recognized and NCA accredited. We Offer: A Safe Heaven to Meet Free Rapid HIV Testing Connect To Care ILI Assessments Incentives Safe Sex Kits Referrals Peer Lead Read more [...]

Youth Outlook (formerly Questioning Youth Center (QYC) has been committed to providing a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for adolescents, whether they identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ). Youth who identify as allies are welcome in all of our programs and settings. Youth Outlook is the only Read more [...]

YouthResource is a Web site created by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) young people. YouthResource takes a holistic approach to sexual health and exploring issues of concern to GLBTQ youth, by providing information and offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and advocacy. Read more [...]

Youth Speak Out (An After School Matters Youth Apprenticeship) In this year-round Performance Art and Creative Writing internship, youth ages 14–20 earn a stipend while formulating, writing, practicing and performing spoken word as they learn the elements and techniques from some of the best performance artists and poets in the Read more [...]