Zebra Youth is an Orlando-based nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24 with affirming housing, mental health services, care coordination, and community programs designed to help young people find safety, stability, and hope. The organization says its mission is “empowering LGBTQ+ youth to thrive,” with programming built for homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth…
Pride Community Center of North Central Florida is a Gainesville-based LGBTQ+ community center serving North Central Florida through connection, visibility, education, and support. The organization’s mission is to foster the well-being of LGBTQ+ people and other gender and sexual minorities while promoting public understanding and affirmation across differences in race, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, age, ability,…
Orlando Youth Alliance is a Central Florida nonprofit that provides a safe, supportive space for LGBTQ youth and young adults. The organization’s mission is to create safe spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in Central Florida, and it has offered weekly peer-to-peer support groups in the region since 1990. In addition to…
It Gets Better Project is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ youth around the world. Founded in 2010 in response to a wave of suicides among LGBTQ young people, the organization began by collecting video stories from LGBTQ adults and allies — showing young people that life could get better,…
TrevorSpace is a secure online social networking platform created by The Trevor Project for LGBTQ youth ages 13 to 24. It offers a moderated, affirming digital space where young people can connect, build friendships, and find community without fear of harassment or discrimination. Designed specifically for LGBTQ youth, TrevorSpace allows members to create profiles, join…
Q Chat Space is an online LGBTQ+ youth resource that helps teens find affirming digital support, community connections, and trusted resource directories. While the platform is not currently hosting live chat groups, it still serves as a helpful starting point for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 19 who are looking for safer online spaces, identity…
