Youth Pride Inc.

Youth Pride Inc. Direct service, support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults in Rhode Island since 1992! Youth Pride Inc.

Our drop-in center in Providence offers programs, services, a basic needs pantry, community & more!

🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🩵🤍 (YPI) is an affirming space for le***an, gay, bisexual, trans, q***r, questioning young people to build community, develop connections and be themselves. Youth come together from a wide range of backgrounds and join with one another over common issues and activities, sometimes as simp

le as playing video games or sharing a meal. All of our programs are free of charge and include individual counseling, weekly discussion groups, leadership trainings, social events and wellness activities. In the end, youth experiences at YPI can be transformative.

Youth Pride, Inc. will be closed for afternoon drop-in Friday, August 28th from 3 to 7 PM! We will resume normal hours o...
08/27/2026

Youth Pride, Inc. will be closed for afternoon drop-in Friday, August 28th from 3 to 7 PM! We will resume normal hours on Monday, August 31st!

🎟️ Don’t miss out! A limited amount of early bird tickets are now available for $26!🌐 To purchase tickets for or to spon...
08/12/2026

🎟️ Don’t miss out! A limited amount of early bird tickets are now available for $26!

🌐 To purchase tickets for or to sponsor the Goosebumps Gala, visit: bit.ly/goosebumpsgala

🔮 On Thursday, October 15th, 2026 step into the spine-tingling world of the Goosebumps Gala — an unforgettable night benefiting Youth Pride, Inc. and the LGBTQ+ youth and young adults who rely on us every day. Inspired by the iconic book series that defined a generation, this immersive fundraiser blends nostalgia, camp, eerie elegance, and unexpected thrills into one hauntingly good evening.

🕯️ Guests will experience a themed cocktail, interactive activities, music, dancing, drag, raffles, silent auction, live entertainment, and surprises lurking around every corner — all while helping ensure that LGBTQ+ young people across New England and beyond have access to affirming community, resources, and support. For more than 30 years, Youth Pride, Inc. has served as a lighthouse for youth navigating identity, isolation, and uncertainty, especially as many continue to face hostility both nationally and in their own backyards.

👻 Whether you arrive as the mysterious protagonist, the final survivor, or the creature under the bed, the Goosebumps Gala invites you to embrace the strange, the bold, and the beautifully different.

🌈 Because every young person deserves a place where they don’t have to be afraid to be themselves.

✉️ Please contact [email protected] with any questions or for more information.

August has arrived! Check out this month’s calendar with our drop-in schedule, our weekly groups, and our family-friendl...
07/30/2026

August has arrived! Check out this month’s calendar with our drop-in schedule, our weekly groups, and our family-friendly back-to-school gathering — Summer BBQ: Barbecue, Backpacks & Qu**rs! 🎒

☀️ Youth Pride, Inc. will be open in the morning (9:30 AM — 1:30 PM) for ages 14 to 24 now through September 30th, 2026!...
07/14/2026

☀️ Youth Pride, Inc. will be open in the morning (9:30 AM — 1:30 PM) for ages 14 to 24 now through September 30th, 2026! This is in addition to our regular afternoon drop-in hours! Drop by to use the basic needs pantry, see a case manager, or just to cool down!

✉️ Questions? Contact [email protected]

Pride never ends! Check out our July calendar with drop-in times and weekly groups! ☀️
07/08/2026

Pride never ends! Check out our July calendar with drop-in times and weekly groups! ☀️

Youth Pride, Inc. is hiring a Clinical Lead! This is a part-time union position at 30 hours/week. The starting rate is $...
06/18/2026

Youth Pride, Inc. is hiring a Clinical Lead! This is a part-time union position at 30 hours/week. The starting rate is $30-35 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Description:
⋅ Oversee the coordination of YPI’s free mental health services.
⋅ Provide individual counseling to LGBTQ+ youth ages 5-24.
⋅ Supervise per-diem clinicians, interns, trainees, and volunteers.
⋅ Collaborate with YPI’s case management, staff, administrators, and community partners.
⋅ Plan, develop, and support additional programs and services that address the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth.

Requirements:
⋅ Master’s degree or higher in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
⋅ At least one year of independent licensure in RI as a mental health provider.
⋅ At least one year of experience providing supervision to graduate students and/or pre-licensed clinicians.
⋅ Experience providing inclusive, affirming, and culturally responsive mental health care to LGBTQ+ youth and historically underrepresented/underserved communities.
⋅ Spanish fluency is a plus.

To learn more & apply:
youthprideri.org/job-opportunities

Youth Pride, Inc. is hiring a Clinical Director! This is a full-time position at 40 hours/week. The starting rate is $35...
06/18/2026

Youth Pride, Inc. is hiring a Clinical Director! This is a full-time position at 40 hours/week. The starting rate is $35-40 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Description:
⋅ Oversee the coordination of YPI’s free mental health services.
⋅ Provide individual counseling to LGBTQ+ youth ages 5-24.
⋅ Supervise per-diem clinicians, interns, trainees, and volunteers.
⋅ Collaborate with YPI’s case management, staff, administrators, and community partners.
⋅ Plan, develop, and support additional programs and services that address the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth.

Requirements:
⋅ Master’s degree or higher in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
⋅ At least one year of independent licensure in RI as a mental health provider.
⋅ At least one year of experience providing supervision to graduate students and/or pre-licensed clinicians.
⋅ Experience providing inclusive, affirming, and culturally responsive mental health care to LGBTQ+ youth and historically underrepresented/underserved communities.
⋅ Spanish fluency is a plus.

To learn more & apply:
youthprideri.org/job-opportunities

🎈 Happy Pride! Youth Pride, Inc. is excited to launch our online store, YIPPIE! by YPI, your place to shop all things YP...
06/09/2026

🎈 Happy Pride! Youth Pride, Inc. is excited to launch our online store, YIPPIE! by YPI, your place to shop all things YPI while supporting LGBTQ+ youth.

🌈 Every purchase directly fuels our life-saving mission, helping young people access the resources, support, and community they deserve.

🔑 Our newest item — a limited-edition tote bag designed by a q***r young adult — is available now. Grab yours while supplies last!

🔗 Shop YIPPIE! by YPI: yippie-by-ypi.myshopify.com

Find Youth Pride, Inc. at celebrations throughout Rhode Island this June! 🌈NK Pride* Sunday, June 7th* Parade: 12 PM* Fe...
06/03/2026

Find Youth Pride, Inc. at celebrations throughout Rhode Island this June! 🌈

NK Pride
* Sunday, June 7th
* Parade: 12 PM
* Festival: 1 PM - 3 PM

South County Pride
* Saturday, June 13th
* Festival: 12 PM - 7 PM

Woonsocket Pride
* Sunday, June 14th
* Festival: 12 PM - 6 PM

Rhode Island Pride
* Saturday, June 20th
* Festival: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
* Parade: 8 PM

Newport Pride
* Saturday, June 27th
* Parade: 11 AM
* Festival: 12 PM - 5 PM

☀️ At long last, summer is here! Check out our weekly drop-in and programming calendar at Youth Pride, Inc! 🌈
06/02/2026

☀️ At long last, summer is here! Check out our weekly drop-in and programming calendar at Youth Pride, Inc! 🌈

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743 Westminster Street
Providence, RI
02903

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 1:30pm
2:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 1:30pm
2:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 1:30pm
2:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 1:30pm
3pm - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm
3pm - 7pm

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