The Attic Youth Center

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 / college 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.

Coming out is a courageous form of activism because homophobia and transphobia thrive in the silence of the unknown, and...
10/11/2026

Coming out is a courageous form of activism because homophobia and transphobia thrive in the silence of the unknown, and people are less likely to maintain homophobic and transphobic beliefs when they learn someone they know and love are part of the LGBTQ+ community. 💪

On National Coming Out Day, we honor those who bravely "came out" and are living openly as their most authentic selves. And for those who are not yet "out" but are thinking about coming out or are undergoing circumstances where it is not safe to be out, your friends at The Attic are here to remind you that you are valid in your coming out journey. 🌈✨

10/08/2026

📢 "With consistent treatment and medical care, people living with HIV can live long and healthy lives. And when a person reaches and maintains an undetectable viral load, HIV is not s*xually transmitted. But none of that happens without access to care." 🫂

Last Friday, The Attic Youth Center joined forces with , , HRC Greater Philadelphia, and other partners and HIV advocates to demand reversal of federal cuts to Medicaid. Hear from Rosko Scott, The Attic's PHRESH Coordinator, who spoke at City Hall on the impact of these cuts, how they affect the livelihood and ability of our youth to live, and his lived experience with HIV. 🌈💪

Allied Gaymer Force, The Attic’s video gaming group led by PHRESH Coordinator Rosko Scott, held their Gaymer Force Race ...
10/02/2026

Allied Gaymer Force, The Attic’s video gaming group led by PHRESH Coordinator Rosko Scott, held their Gaymer Force Race Finale, where competitors played 6 rounds of random games and the player with the highest score was crowned winner. Congratulations to our winners and youth for participating! 🏆🌈

One of our core values at The Attic is community. Gaming brings community together, and we hope to see you at the next Allied Gaymer Force on Fridays from 3:30 - 6:30 PM! 🎮💗

Happy first day of LGBTQ+ History Month! 🌈 All month long, we'll be sharing different motifs and symbols that have staye...
10/01/2026

Happy first day of LGBTQ+ History Month! 🌈 All month long, we'll be sharing different motifs and symbols that have stayed with The Attic all throughout its history. 📖

To kick off the month, we are spotlighting the pink triangle.🔺💗 Originally a symbol used in WWII to denote gay men in concentration camps, many LGBTQ+ organizations in the late 20th century reclaimed the pink triangle as a symbol of pride, resistance, and resilience. 💪 Swipe to see how the pink triangle has lived with The Attic over the years. 👉

Meet The Attic's wonderful Counseling Team! 💜 As comes to an end, one thing remains constant all year round: the Couns...
09/30/2026

Meet The Attic's wonderful Counseling Team! 💜 As comes to an end, one thing remains constant all year round: the Counseling Team at The Attic is here to listen and support you. Counseling at The Attic is free for our youth!🌈

If you or someone you know is an LGBTQ+ youth aged 14 - 22 years old and is in need of counseling, give us a call at 215-545-4331 and press 2, or fill out our form at www.atticyouthcenter.org/mental-health-counseling/ 🫶

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call or text the su***de and crisis lifeline at 988.📲

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This Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, we're celebrating LGBTQ+ youth advocates of Hispanic or Latinx descent and the in...
09/30/2026

This Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, we're celebrating LGBTQ+ youth advocates of Hispanic or Latinx descent and the inspiring work they're doing for our community. 🙌🏼🌈

Meet Ashton Mota, a 21 year old Afro-Dominican trans man and activist who has participated in multiple campaigns supporting pro-trans legislation, and has authored resources for trans youth. Notably, Mota was a prominent youth face for Massachusetts' Yes on 3 campaign in 2018 when he was 14 years old. The campaign successfully worked to uphold Massachusetts' 2016 law protecting trans people from discrimination in public spaces, including restrooms and locker rooms. After, Mota co-authored "A Kids Book About Being Inclusive" with The GenderCool Project, a children's book helping younger folks understand the importance of inclusivity. 💙

Ashton embodies the values and work of The Attic, using his voice and lived experience to empower trans youth of color to be successful and thrive. 🔥

It was a Sunday service with a twist: nadeen herring, Director of The Bryson Institute, presented a training to the Phil...
09/28/2026

It was a Sunday service with a twist: nadeen herring, Director of The Bryson Institute, presented a training to the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral spanning various affirming topics including the importance of acknowledging and honoring pronouns and chosen names, the facts about s*x vs gender identity, the injury the gender binary has done to how we view ourselves and others, and how to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈

Goals of the training included having members of the congregation be more familiar with words and definitions used in our community, fostering behaviors that cultivate a safer and more familial environment, and dispelling any myths and misconceptions surrounding the LGBTQIA+ community. Our youth especially need support rather than condemnation; even when it may not feel like it's being done. 💙

The Bryson Institute is a subsidiary of The Attic Youth Center and is dedicated to building caring, compassionate and accepting communities, especially in schools, youth-serving agencies, and the workplace. To learn more about Bryson or to schedule a training today, visit 👉 atticyouthcenter.org/the-bryson-institute/

Wishing our friends at Philly AIDS Thrift a happy 21st anniversary from this past weekend! Thank you for supporting loca...
09/28/2026

Wishing our friends at Philly AIDS Thrift a happy 21st anniversary from this past weekend! Thank you for supporting local communities affected by HIV/AIDS while promoting sustainability by helping folks give previously loved items a new home. 🌈💙

In honor of Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, we're spotlighting LGBTQ+ youth advocates of Hispanic or Latinx descent an...
09/24/2026

In honor of Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, we're spotlighting LGBTQ+ youth advocates of Hispanic or Latinx descent and the inspiring work they're doing for our community. 💫🌈

X Gonzalez, a non-binary and bis*xual Cuban-American, survived the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14 that took 17 lives. 3 days later, they gave an 11-minute speech in front of the Broward County Courthouse, urging lawmakers to reform gun control. Gonzalez's speech went viral: they were interviewed by Ellen DeGeneres, and the opening of Madonna's song "I Rise" cited a quote from the speech. 🇨🇺

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255 S 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19102

Opening Hours

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

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+12155454331

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