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Description:
For all LGBTQIA+ youth and friends ages 9 to 13. Supervised social drop-in, lunch, games, television, and computer lab access.
When:
Every second and fourth Saturday from 2 to 4:30 PM.
Where:
118 N Illinois Avenue. Carbondale, IL 62901
Attendees:
LGBTQIA+ youth and friends ages 9 to 13.
Contact:
618.525.9922. info@rainbowcafe.org
Website:
Description:
This clinician-led group offers a safe space to foster identity, spark creativity, & build community
When:
Mondays, 5-7pm
Where:
3656 N Halsted Street , Chicago, IL
Attendees:
LGBTQ+ Youth Free to attend
Contact:
773.472.6469 EXT 460 or behavioralhealth@centeronhalsted.org
Website:
Description:
Art therapy group for LGBTQIA+ teens (ages 12-19)
$40/session
When:
Every 1st & 3rd Saturday at 4:30-6:00 pm
Where:
101 W. Vallette St. Elmhurst IL
Attendees:
LGBTQIA+ teens (ages 12-19)
Contact:
(844)-984-7252
Danna Herbach, LPC (facilitator): dherbach@couchclarity.com
Jamie Rosser, LPC (facilitator): jrosser@couchclarity.com
Website:
Description:
This support group for all members of families with gender diverse kids generally meets monthly in Oak Park. Format is informal conversations and connection.
When:
For details about meetings, contact familysupport@unitytemple.org
Where:
For details about location, contact familysupport@unitytemple.org
Attendees:
Gender diverse kids & their families
Contact:
familysupport@unitytemple.org
Website:
Description:
For all LGBTQIA+ youth and friends ages 13 to 18.* Social drop-in addition to dinner and coordinated workshops over queer history, sex education, allyship, and more.
When:
Every Friday 6-9pm
Where:
Rainbow Cafe, Giant City Plaza 1320 S Giant City Road, Suite F (left side of building, look for colored lights on last door) (please note that 911 implemented a new address system last year, we were 8609 Giant City Road, Suite F (these address may or may not work on some gps systems
Attendees:
high school age gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth. also welcome those youth questioning their orientation and youth members' heterosexual friends
Contact:
info@rainbowcafe.org, 618.521.2328
Website:
Description:
A weekly support group for LGBTQ+ youth in grades 5th-8th
When:
Tuesdays 4:30-6:00
Where:
3080 West Lake Avenue | Glenview, IL
Attendees:
LGBTQ+ Grades 5th-8th
Contact:
intake@ysgn.org, 847-724-2620
Website:
https://ysgn.org/pridesupport/
Description:
Join us for insightful support groups where you will learn about the unique challenges and experiences of gender diverse youth
When:
n/a
Where:
Online
Attendees:
There are three age levels: Pre-teen 10-12: This is a space for pre-teens who would like to meet other gender expansive kids. All groups are facilitated by trained volunteers.
Teens 13-17: Online teen groups to meet others navigating gender in a relaxed space! Youth can join by video, audio, or chat. Our teen discussion groups are facilitated by trained volunteers who have navigated gender in their own lives.
Older teens 17-19: older teens group to meet others navigating gender in a relaxed space! Available to join by video, audio, or chat. Our teen discussion groups are facilitated by trained volunteers who have navigated gender in their own lives
Contact/Website:
Description:
For queer and trans Black Indigenous People of Color
When:
biweekly on Wednesdays, 7pm
Where:
Virtual
Attendees:
Social support for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ages 16-24 who are LGBTQIA+ and allies
Contact:
Director of Mental Health Programs, Chandler Massengale at chandlerm@waf.org or our Program Director, Luka Romanova at lukar@waf.org.
Website:
https://waf.org/groups
Description:
Community Night for LGBTQ+ teens in the Northwest suburbs. As a queer teen, you can expect your interests and opinions to be welcomed, as all of our Community Nights center around the needs of our attending community members! Each session is an opportunity to learn, have fun, and build community with those around you in a safe space
When:
Every other Thursday of the Month 5pm-7pm
Where:
650 E. Algonquin Rd, Suite 104 Schaumburg, IL60173
Attendees:
LGBTQ+ teens
Contact:
lgbtqcenter@kennethyoung.org
Website:
Description:
A support group for LGBTQIA+ community members ages 13-18. We meet once a month to discuss local events, LGBTQ resources, networking opportunities, and much more. Message them for information on meeting location
When:
First and third Friday of each month, 6-9pm
Where:
The 1st Congressional Church of Christ, 3465 N. MacArthur Road
Attendees:
LGBTQA 13-18yrs, hour of discussion on a topic pertaining to LGBTQA youth and two hours of social time
Contact:
maconcountyyouthpride@gmail.com, (217) 454-2475
Website:
Description:
For all LGBTQIA+ youth and friends. We offer ongoing events and online hangouts for youth, and offer support groups and trainings for family members.
When:
First Wednesday @ Kenosha Creative Space, 5:30-7pm
Where:
624 57th St, Kenosha, WI 53140
Attendees:
LGBTQIA+ youth and friends ages 11 to 15.
Contact:
(262) 664-4100 info@lgbtsewi.org
Website:
Description:
For all LGBTQIA+ youth and friends. We offer ongoing events and online hangouts for youth, and offer support groups and trainings for family members.
When:
Racine: Third Thursdays, 5:30-7 pm
Where:
456 Junction Avenue Racine, Wisconsin 53403
Attendees:
LGBTQIA+ youth and friends ages 11 to 15.
Contact:
(262) 664-4100 info@lgbtsewi.org
Website:
Description:
For all LGBTQIA+ youth and friends. We offer ongoing events and online hangouts for youth, and offer support groups and trainings for family members.
When:
Third Wednesday @ Kenosha Creative Space, 5-6 pm
Where:
624 57th Street in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin
Attendees:
LGBTQIA+ youth and friends ages 11 to 15.
Contact:
(262) 664-4100 info@lgbtsewi.org
Website:
Description:
For all LGBTQIA+ youth and friends. We offer ongoing events and online hangouts for youth, and offer support groups and trainings for family members.
When:
Racine: Thursdays, 5-6 pm
Where:
456 Junction Avenue Racine, Wisconsin 53403
Attendees:
LGBTQIA+ youth and friends ages 11 to 15.
Contact:
(262) 664-4100 info@lgbtsewi.org
Website:
Description:
Play Group aims to create a brave space that affirms transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive youth between the ages of 2 to 9 years old. This group comes together to encourage everyone to express themselves in whatever way feels most authentic to them.
When:
3rd Saturday of the month, 10:00am-12:00pm
Where:
Luries childrens hospital
Attendees:
transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive youth between the ages of 2 to 9 years old
Contact:
Logan Pierce, lmpierce@luriechildrens.org
Website:
Description:
Pre-teen Group was created to offer a brave space for transgender, nonbinary, gender-expansive youth, between the ages of 10 to 12 years old, to find a sense of community with one another, while participating in structured programming. This is the perfect group for youth who have aged out of Play Group and are looking for a group with a bit more independence!
When:
3rd Saturday of the month, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Where:
Luries childrens hospital
Attendees:
transgender, nonbinary, gender-expansive youth, between the ages of 10 to 12 years old
Contact:
Logan Pierce, lmpierce@luriechildrens.org
Website:
Description:
Teen Group was created to offer a brave space for tgnc youth between the ages of 13 to 18 years old to find a sense of community while participating in structured programming. This group runs in tandem with the Guardian Group, which takes place on a separate floor.
It is kindly enforced that this is a “no guardian” zone once group activities begin
When:
every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where:
Luries childrens hospital
Attendees:
tgnc youth between the ages of 13 to 18 years old
Contact:
Logan Pierce, lmpierce@luriechildrens.org
Website:
Description:
Playgroup is a monthly social group for 2SLGBTQ+ families and children ages 3-10 to connect with other local queer families
When:
Last Sunday of every month 10am-noon
Where:
Virtual (contact program director for zoom link) (when in person: Uniting Pride of Champaign County, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820)
Attendees:
LGBTQ+ children and their caregivers
Contact:
Website:
Description:
Free wifi, refreshments and a safe space to do homework. Use our color printers, scanner, copier, cricut and other resources to help with your school work and projects!
When:
Monday-Thursday, 3:00-5:00pm
Where:
Grayslake Area Public Library, Meeting Room AB, 100 Library Lane in Grayslake
Attendees:
LGBTQ+ ages 12-19
Contact:
Lizzy Appleby, Lizzy.Appleby@ysgn.org, 847.724.2620
Website:
Description:
A support group for LGBTQ+ and questioning pre-teens ages 10-13 on Mondays from 6-7PM. Come make friends, engage in activities, get questions answered, and enjoy a safe space to share! Meetings alternate between Zoom and in-person
When:
Monday 6-7pm
Where:
Alternate virtual and in person (contact program director for zoom link) (when in person: Uniting Pride of Champaign County, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820)
Attendees:
LGBTQ+ and questioning pre-teens 10-13
Contact:
Website:
Description:
A digital LGBTQ+ center where teens join live-chat, professionally facilitated, online support groups. The program gives youth safe opportunities to connect with each other, in spaces moderated by trusted adults, within a structure that encourages compassionate interactions and discourages bullying and harassment.
Q Chat Space is operated by CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers in collaboration with staff at CenterLink member LGBTQ+ centers who facilitate the conversations.
The program was developed in partnership with Planned Parenthood Federation of America and PFLAG National.
The program is intended to fill a crucial and unmet need for accessible and safe support groups for LGBTQ+ youth who face many obstacles to accessing in-person services.
When:
N/a
Where:
virtual
Attendees:
LGBTQ+ Teens
Contact:
Website:
Description:
Kenneth Young Center Group: Open to LGBTQ+ high school students and their allies in the northern suburbs interested in advocacy, leadership, building supports for LGBTQ+ youth, and community organizing
When:
First and Third Tuesday of the Month 4:30pm‑5:30pm
Where:
650 E. Algonquin Rd, Suite 104 Schaumburg, IL60173
Attendees:
LGBTQ+ high school students and their allies
Contact:
lgbtqcenter@kennethyoung.org
Website:
Description:
All LGBTQ+ youth grades 9-12
When:
Mondays from 6:30-8:00
Where:
3080 West Lake Avenue in Glenview
Attendees:
LGBTQ+ 9th -12th graders
Contact:
Website:
Description:
Rainbow Sprouts is for LGBTQ+ youth grades K-6 and their caregivers and families.
When:
We meet the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Where:
Naperville/Aurora Area
Attendees:
LGBTQ+ youth grades K-6 and their caregivers and families.
Contact
rainbowsprouts@youth-outlook.org
Website:
Description:
Response for Teens periodically hosts support and education groups for young people and for parents. Please see website below for information and to inquire about any particular group.
Counseling, community-based education, and leadership development.
LGBTQIA+ friendly and affirming with programs for queer youth with queer counselors and gender neutral bathrooms
When:
N/a
Where:
Seigle Building 5140 Golf Road Skokie, IL60077
Attendees:
Response for Teens is a youth service agency for people ages 12 – 24 and their families.
Contact:
Website:
Description:
Groups are peer-led and facilitated by We Are Family staff and trained volunteers. Please note that only youth are permitted to attend these groups.
When:
Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 5-6:30pm (need to check availability)
Where:
Virtual
Attendees:
Social support space for middle and high school aged LGBTQIA+ youth and allies
Contact:
email coraw@waf.org for the zoom info
Website:
ON HOLD
Description:
N/a
When:
Sunday afternoons, most likely around 1pm.
Where:
1801 West Warner Avenue Chicago, IL 60613
Attendees:
LGBTQ teens
Contact:
Katie Augustyn, katie@augustynfamilyservices.com, 773.355.8617
Website:
Description:
Talk It UP is for youth ages 13-18 that meets every Monday, 6-8pm. Groups meetings are two-hour sessions with one hour of facilitated discussion and one hour of unstructured socialization. Meetings alternated between Zoom and in-person.
When:
Mondays, 6-8pm
Where:
Virtual (contact program director for zoom link) (when in person: Uniting Pride of Champaign County, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820)
Attendees:
LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13- 18
Contact:
Darya Sahgheibi, darya@unitingpride.org
Website:
Description:
Weekly support groups for LGBTQ+ youth offer opportunities for participants to build community, discuss challenges, and feel supported by others. Facilitated by program staff, these groups include a check-in, fun activities designed to help foster relationships, and time to share challenges and receive support
When:
Thursdays from 6:30-8:00, starting January 22, 2024
Where:
3080 West Lake Avenue in Glenview
Attendees:
rising 9th-12th graders who are trans and gender expansive
Contact:
Website:
Description:
In Moving Traditions’ Tzelem groups, nonbinary, trans, gender expansive, and LGBTQ+ teens gather monthly with a trained adult mentor using a dynamic curriculum. Together in a circle of support, participants experience a brave, sacred space for them to articulate their deepest concerns, consider the impact of gender norms on their daily lives, celebrate and support together through joys and challenges, be their authentic selves with their peers, and explore topics that matter most to them.
When:
September - May
Where:
In-person around Chicagoland
Attendees:
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, nonbinary, queer and gender expansive teens in grade 7-12
Contact:
Andi Kaufman akaufman@movingtraditions.org
Website:
Description:
Geared toward trans and non-binary youth, but open to all. free, psychoeducational, recreational and support group
When:
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9pm
Where:
Dupage Unitarian Universalist Church (1828 Old Naperville Rd, Naperville 60563)
Attendees:
Trans + NB youth 12-20
Contact:
Website:
Description:
Weekly support groups for LGBTQ+ youth offer opportunities for participants to build community, discuss challenges, and feel supported by others. Facilitated by program staff, these groups include a check-in, fun activities designed to help foster relationships, and time to share challenges and receive support. To join, participants complete an intake membership meeting with a staff member, becoming a member of our Pride Community.
When/Where:
Varies
Attendees:
Support and social groups for LGBTQ+ youth ages 4-24
Contact:
Intake Coordinator, Nelida Figueroa, at nfigueroa@youthservices-gn.org
Pride/Share Director, Lizzy Appleby, at Lizzy.Appleby@ysgn.org
Website:
Description:
Their Drop-In Centers meet weekly and are a social setting for youth to meet other LGBTQ+ young people and talk about a variety of topics that really matter to them. Whatever the topic, Youth Outlook’s Drop-In centers provide a place for LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe, supported, and celebrated. All groups welcome youth ages 12-20.
Costs: Free
When:
Vary depending on location. Please visit website below for full details
Where:
Vary depending on location. Please visit website below for full details:
Drop-in's are located in Dekalb, Downer's Grove, Elmhurst, Naperville, Ottawa, Palatine, Sterling, & Virtually
Attendees:
All groups welcome youth ages 12-20. There is one adult virtual drop in geared toward ages 21-24.
Contact:
Varies based on location
Website:
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