Local:
Youth Alliance for Diversity
Sundays 4pm to 6pm 1088 N Orchard Boise, ID 83706
YAD (Youth Alliance for Diversity), a project of The Community Center, provides a safe environment that fosters education, socialization, and a sense of unity within the community. YAD strives to provide youth with the opportunity to meet and receive the support of other youth who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or straight supportive, and to provide the opportunity to interact with positive adult role models in a safe, non-threatening environment. YAD is open to all LGBT and allies aged 20 and under. It meets every Sunday from 4-6pm at The Community Center (TCC). For more info see our Facebook page
YAD Schedule of Events:
Sunday, October 9th 2022 – Discussion – Coming Out!
Sunday, October 16th 2022 – Game Day!
Sunday, October 23rd 2022 – Presentation by Planned Parenthood
Sunday October 30th 2022 – Pumpkin Carving/Painting
Meridian Library Queer Straight Alliance (QSA)
Welcome to our Queer-Straight Alliance (QSA)! We’re a group inviting all high school aged kids that are a part of, an ally of, or curious about the LGBT+ community to come socialize, learn, and have fun! We do crafts and other fun activities every week.
Address: 1326 W Cherry Ln, Meridian ID 83642
Room: Small Conference Room
Time: Every Thursday, 4pm
*updated date/time & virtual 4.2021*
Welcome to our Queer-Straight Alliance (QSA)! If you’re 13-18 years old and you’re a part of, an ally of, or curious about the LGBT+ community, you’re invited! We meet every Monday at 5:00pm on our Discord channel. Join here and tell the staff moderators you’d like to be added to the QSA group: https://discord.gg/
Libraries are for Everyone
LGBTQ & Allies Youth Group
Every Friday @5pm
Small Conference Room
Meridian Library
1326 W Cherry Ln
Meridian, ID 83642
The Genesis Project
Housed at Idaho State University, this group provides various resources and support for young gay men in the Pocatello area. Visit their website here or their facebook page for more details.
Inland Oasis
Based in Moscow Inland Oasis provides HIV testing/counseling, organizes the annual Gay Pride Festival called Palouse Pride, & coordinates a youth program & community center. For more information visit their site here.
PRIDE Foundation
A Philanthropic organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community needs. Awards scholarships and grants to LGBTQA community in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Visit their site here for more details.
National:
Sam & Devorah Foundation for Transgender Youth:
Trans Mentorship Program: Sam & Devorah (located in NJ) is excited to announce the official launch of our national e-mentoring program, Trans Mentor Project. At our in-person youth retreats, we witnessed firsthand how transformational mentorship experiences are and Trans Mentor Project will give more youth the opportunity to benefit from a mentoring relationship and peer community.
Read on to find out program details, eligibility requirements for mentees and mentors, and then click the link to get your application started today!
Website: Trans Mentor Project — Sam & Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth (samdevorah.org)
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project – Providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth.The Trevor Lifeline: 866.488.7386
Website: thetrevorproject.org
Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network
The GLSEN Safe Space Kit is designed to help educators create a safe space for LGBT youth in schools, the NEW Safe Space Kit features the 42-page Guide to Being an Ally to LGBT students. For more details visit their web page below.
Website: glsen.org
Advocates for Youth: Advocates for Youth works alongside thousands of young people here in the U.S. and around the globe as they fight for sexual health, rights and justice.
National Youth Advocacy Coalition: Organizing and action around LGBT youth issues nationwide
Oasis Journals / OutProud: National coalition of LGBT youth offering resources and support