Alliance for LGBTQ Youth

MISSION

The Alliance for Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q***r and Questioning Youth provides mental health and care coordination services, leadership development, and policy advocacy that centers the lives and experiences of LGBTQ youth in South Florida. We serve, nurture, and empower LGBTQ youth, their families, and their communities while advocating for the equal rights and equitable treatment of young people in affirmation of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression

PROGRAMS

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
Confidential, one-on-one, affirming therapy tailored to the individual needs of LGBTQ youth. GROUP COUNSELING
Supportive community-based, therapeutic groups for LGBTQ youth throughout Miami-Dade County. This is a confidential and safe space for youth to discuss experiences, feelings, and ideas with their peers in affirming environments. Groups are also available to families of LGBTQ youth in need of peer support. CARE COORDINATION
One-on-one intervention to help LGBTQ youth navigate a range of challenges on their way to healthy adulthood or assist families in need of support understanding their child's sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Care Coordination helps identify existing strengths in order to help youth or families build upon what is working for them and become more resourceful through Individual & Holistic Guidance, Education & Prevention, Critical Linkage & Referral Services, Advocacy. CHANGEMAKERS - LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
ChangeMakers provides youth with the opportunity to develop as leaders, critical thinkers, and community activists. ChangeMakers is designed for young people who are interested in participating in a progressive, youth-led social justice movement. Youth learn about LGBTQ history, systems of oppression, different organizing strategies, and increase their political consciousness to better understand local, regional and state policy priorities.