What We Do
At Time Out Youth, we strive to provide a unique set of programs and services, designed to meet the changing needs of our community.
Time Out Youth exists to:
1. Provide a safe environment for LGBTQ youth and their allies by fostering interaction, learning, and affirmation.
2. Build our youth’s self-concept to its fullest potential through uniquely targeted programming.
3. Offer diverse opportunities for group activities that are open to all and closed to none.
4. Promote awareness, understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for LGBTQ youth.
To achieve these goals, Time Out Youth provides a variety of programs and services including:
- Weekly Peer Support & Identity-Based Discussion Groups
- Individual, Family, and Couples Counseling
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Group, Music, Art, & Pet Therapy
- Online Groups through Discord & Q Chat
- Leadership Programs
- Drop-in Space
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Housing Case Management Services
- Social Activities: Prom, Dances, Prides
- Academic Scholarships
- Arts Programs
- LGBTQ Library
- Cyber Center
- Community Service Projects
- Community Safe Zone Trainings
- Advocacy Days
- Gay-Straight Alliance Support
- Professional Development Trainings
- Individual Consultations for educators & parents
