A program of family & Children services The LGBTQ Youth Space A program of family & Children services
Who We Are & Who We’re For Established in 2008, the LGBTQ Youth Space is a program under Family & Children Services of Silicon Valley. We provide a safe and confidential drop-in center and free counseling services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and ally youth & young adults ages 13-25, living in Santa Clara County. In addition to serving the LGBTQ community at large, we are committed to providing inclusive & accessible programming for youth & young adults in the following communities: those who are homeless, trans & gender-expansive youth, those in the foster care system, people of color, and those with disabilities.
What We Do Drop-in Center Counseling Services Outreach & Education Health Van North & South County Services
Drop-In Center Open Mon – Fri, 3pm – 9pm Weekly support groups & workshops Special events Peer staff mentors Access to community resources Volunteer opportunities Amenities including: Board games Video games Pool Table Free snacks Computers with internet access Free shelf with clothing & toiletries Free safer sex supplies
Counseling Services No cost! Individual weekly therapy for people ages 13-25 Licensed and license-track MFT providers Medi-Cal priority No one is turned away for lack of insurance No session cap Services available in English, Spanish & American Sign Language Psychiatry services for our clients also available at no cost To submit a referral to be placed on waitlist, visit our website, call us, or stop by in person.
Outreach & Education Campus visits (middle school, high school & colleges) On-site support groups On-campus weekly group at Independence High LGBTQ cultural awareness trainings & education LGBTQ Youth Speaker’s Bureau Tabling at community events All free of charge!
Teen Health Van Services provided by the Lucille-Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford General health care for homeless & uninsured youth and young adults, age 10-25 Van visits the Youth Space once a month, typically every third Thursday. To schedule an appointment, contact the Youth Space at (408) 343-7940
North & South County Services Palo Alto Weekly drop-in support group Monthly social events held at Family & Children Services office @ 375 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto, CA Gilroy & Morgan Hill held at the Gilroy Family Resource Center @ 379 Tomkins Ct, Gilroy, CA Monthly Morgan Hill Hang Out held at the Morgan Hill Library @ 660 W. Main Ave, Morgan Hill, CA
Contact Us! YouthSpace@FCServices.org (408) 343-7940 YouthSpace.org facebook.com/LGBTQYouthSpace @thelgbtqyouthspace @LGBTQYouthSpace
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