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The Attic Youth Center

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The Attic Youth Center

A full service community center and resource for LGBTQ youth 14-23 years of age. Counseling: Specializing in the needs of LGBTQ youth and young adults.

The Attic Youth Center's mission is to create opportunities for LGBTQ youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community. Specific types of counseling offered include crisis intervention, individual, couples, and family. The Life Skills Center: Individual life coaching and group work focusing on the following areas...
Education - tutoring / coll

ege and vocational preparation / incentive based after school Creative Action Group (CAG) program. Job Readiness - career preparation workshops / paid summer internships / assistance with resume writing and job searching. Health and Wellness - HIV counseling & testing / risk counseling services / Peer Support Prevention (PSP), empowerment workshop series / case management. Youth Leadership - opportunities for youth involvement in programming through the Youth Planning Committee / youth designated seats on the Board of Directors / civic engagement and participation. Arts and Culture - groups activities with a focus of dance / silk screening / photography / acting--theater / music / culinary arts. The Bryson Institute at The Attic Youth Center: The mission of the program is to improve the climate and support systems for LGBTQ youth by working with the various systems that youth take part in. The Bryson Institute provides educational training, consultation, outreach, and workshops. Other Activities: Support groups and social activities.

08/19/2026

The Attic Youth Center will be closed this Friday, August 21, 2026. Take care of yourself and stay cool!

We look forward to seeing you next Monday, August 24. 🌈💙

08/17/2026

📢 The world is your stage and your oyster! 🐚🎤 Bring a 1-2 minute monologue or poem from a BIPOC playwright or poet that showcases your theatrical ability.

Auditions are being held in the Library on Tues. 8/18 from 4 - 5 PM, and Tues. 8/25 from 4 - 6:45 PM. 💙🎭

08/11/2026

Shoutout to these local businesses for fundraising over $30,000 for LGBTQ+ youth this summer! From restaurants, gyms, small brands, and studios, your contribution reminds everyone, especially our youth, that they are loved, celebrated, and never without support. 💓

We are still totaling the gifts from our incredible community. Your generosity allows The Attic Youth Center to keep our services FREE for the youth of Philadelphia and shows your commitment to creating a safer, more accepting and equitable world for young people! 🌈

08/07/2026

☀️ Today's the Day! 🎉

Summer may be winding down, but we're sending it off the best way we know how, together!

Join us TODAY for our End of Summer Kick-Back at FDR Park! Come hang out with friends, enjoy free food, games, music, and celebrate an incredible summer before the school year begins.

Whether you've been with us all summer or it's your first time stopping by, we'd love to see you there. Bring a friend and help us make one last summer memory together! 💙🌈

📍 FDR Park, 1954 Pattison Ave
📅 Today!
⏰ 12pm - 6pm

See you soon! ☀️✨

08/05/2026

🎬 Tomorrow's the day!

Join us tomorrow for "What Will I Become?" at the 15th Annual BlackStar Film Festival.

This moving documentary offers an intimate look at grief, mental health, trans boyhood, and the power of finding community. Don't miss the chance to experience it on the big screen.

📅 Tomorrow – Thursday, August 6
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Philadelphia)

🎟️ Purchase Tickets @ https//blackstarfest.org.
Use code: screeningpartner15 at checkout for 15% off individual tickets!

Grab your tickets, bring a friend, and we'll see you at BlackStar! 🖤

08/04/2026

Today's the Day! 🎭

Join us this afternoon at the Attic Youth Center for a staged reading of Fat Ham by James Ijames, presented by The Actors' Guild!

🗓 Today, August 4
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Attic Youth Center

Whether you're a theater lover or just looking for a great way to spend the afternoon, this is a performance you won't want to miss. Come enjoy an engaging, thought-provoking, and unforgettable afternoon with us!

We'll see you there! 🌈✨

07/31/2026

One last summer hang before the season winds down!

Join us for our End of Summer Kickback at FDR Park for an afternoon of food, friends, fresh air, and community. Whether you're reconnecting with familiar faces or coming for the first time, we'd love to see you there! 💜

🗓️ Friday, August 7
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 FDR Park @ 1954 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145

We'll also be holding a community meeting, so come share your voice, hear what's coming up, and help shape what's next.

Pack a blanket, bring a friend, and come spend the day with us. See you at the park! 🌳✨

07/30/2026

Backyard laughs, bold storytelling, and community...What more could you ask for?

Join us at the Attic Youth Center on Tuesday, August 4 for a staged reading of "Fat Ham" by James Ijames, presented by The Actors' Guild.

🗓 Tuesday, August 4
🕓 Begins at 4:00 PM
📍 Attic Youth Center

Come experience this Pulitzer Prize-winning reimagining of Hamlet in an afternoon of powerful performances, laughter, and conversation. Whether you're a longtime theatre fan or just looking for something new, we'd love to see you there!

07/29/2026

🎬 Next week, don't miss the 15th Annual BlackStar Film Festival!

From August 6–9, BlackStar returns to Philadelphia and online with powerful films, celebrating the visual and storytelling traditions of Black, Brown, and Indigenous creators.

First up is “What Will I Become?" a heartfelt documentary exploring grief, mental health, trans boyhood, and the realities too often faced in isolation.

Directed by Lexie Bean and Logan Rozos, this screening takes place:

🗓️ Thursday, August 6
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Suzanne Roberts Theatre
💻 Also available virtually

✨ Our community gets 15% off individual tickets! Use promo code: screeningpartner15 at checkout.

🎟️ Get your tickets and explore the lineup here: https://blackstarfest.org

07/20/2026

🍦🎉 Today's the Day! 🎉🍦

The wait is over! Our Ice Cream Social is happening TODAY!

Come beat the heat, enjoy some delicious ice cream, and spend the afternoon with friends, community, and plenty of sweet treats. Whether you've been planning to come all week or are looking for something fun to do today, we'd love to see you!

📅 Today, July 20
🕞 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 255 S. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Bring a friend, bring your sweet tooth, and come celebrate summer with us. We can't wait to share an afternoon of laughter, connection, and ice cream! 🍨💙🌈

See you this afternoon! ✨

Address

255 S 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19102

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6am

Telephone

+12155454331

Website

http://www.atticyouthcenter.org/

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