Sometimes youth knock at our door. Just as often, we go out and find them. We seek to prevent homelessness at its root, by reaching at-risk youth through multiple points of contact: in the communities where they live, work, study, worship, and socialize. By working closely with schools, local police, Read more [...]

The Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine at Stroger Hospital & CORE Center is staffed by physicians, psychologists, nurses and social workers who provide comprehensive medical and mental health care for adolescents and young adults ages 13-24. All services are confidential, bilingual (English/Spanish), youth and LGBT friendly. If you Read more [...]

UBUNTU Center of Chicago – The Center for SGL-LGBT African Americans, a Chicago non-profit business, was founded in 2013. The Center aim is to continue to implement SGL-LGBT affirming programs, services, projects and special events; and to partner with other social justice organizations and allies with similar beliefs. In 2015 Read more [...]

TYRA is a support group for transgender and questioning youth, 24 and under, to meet people, get informed, and be supported by their peers.

To ensure early diagnosis of HIV infection and to increase outreach and education efforts to encourage the YAAMSM population of Chicago to know their HIV status, engage in behaviors that reduce their risk of becoming infected with HIV and transmitting HIV if currently infected. SSHC provides comprehensive HIV related services Read more [...]

Amazing space for sharing and developing poetry and writing skills.  

Hip-Hop Lyricism “Wordplay with a purpose…” This workshop connects social justice themes like racism, classism, poverty, gender and discrimination to the distinctly American form of creative expressionism known as Hip-Hop. About-Face Theatre Presents: Theatre-Activism Workshops “Undocumented in the Queer Community.” In these workshops we develop and share stories, build community, 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 [...]

The Crib is an overnight space for young people ages 18-24 to get a hot meal, sleep, do yoga, dance, rest, and be safe. The space is welcoming to people of all genders and sexual orientations, and is open seven nights a week. We believe that every person deserves a 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 [...]

Mission 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 Read more [...]

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Your Gym For young individuals who are interested in flexing their athleticism and fitness join us every Friday for Basketball, Volleyball, Dodgeball & other fun activities to get their heart-rate pumping! HULA Hoop Club Ana Hoops and America’s Hula Hoop Revival put together a fun workout program for LGBTQ youth Read more [...]

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Youth Support Line. Feel free to call 1-800-850-8078.

The LGBTQ National Help Center is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to meeting the needs of the LGBTQ community and those questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

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 [...]

A writing and performance program for LGBTQ youth of all backgrounds. Youth draw “raw material” from their real lives and stories, find their voice, strengthen their imaginative capabilities, and develop chararacters who speak their truths.