GLBTQ & A (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning and Allied) Youth Group

The GLBTQ & A Youth Group is a free, informal, drop-in social and support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and allied junior and senior high aged youth.We meet on Mondays 7 - 9pm.

GLBTQ Services:

• Weekly Youth Drop-in Group
• Individual Counseling for Youth and Parents
• Family Mediation
• 24 Hour Crisis Services: call 338-7518 and ask to speak to a counselor.
• Presentations to area schools, agencies, churches and community groups
• GLBTQ & A Themed Library available to youth, parents, school personnel, social services providers and community members.

Activities:

• movies
• snacks
• games
• dances
• arts and music
• community involvement
• current event and issue discussions
• GLBT conferences
• camping
• presentations and guest speakers
• meet friends in a safe environment
• share your ideas!!!.

Contact Amy at 319-338-7518 or GLBTQA@unitedactionforyouth.org for more information.

What people have said about UAY's GLBTQ & A Youth Group:

“I don’t know where I’d be without this group….It’s a place where I don’t have to be afraid to be myself”
Youth Group participant

“This group is the only place where my son can meet others like himself to talk, to have fun, and simply be himself…my son comes home each week happy and full of talk. This group does wonders for his self-esteem”
Parent of a youth participant

“It felt wonderful to be in a room with other young people whom I know were GLBT identified…I had a very good time and felt truly appreciated and comfortable.”
Youth group participant