Groups for LGBTQIA+ Youth
Local
The Athens LGBTQ Youth Group is a social & educational group for middle-school and high-school aged youth in the greater Athens area who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning.
Our monthly social groups provide a fun, safe environment where teens have the opportunity to relax and meet new people while embracing their individuality and allowing their true selves to shine.
Meetings are typically the 4th Thursday of each month! Click here to go to our Youth Pride Facebook page!
Contact Danielle Bonanno at Daniellebonanno1@gmail.com
Prism @Athens Clarke County Library
Athens-Clarke County Library
Open to teens in grades 6-12
A positive safe space without judgement for teens who share a common vision of equality to gather and build community. Come hang out with us in the library as we talk about the issues facing diverse communities, our favorite LGBTQIA TV shows and movies, and work on fun crafts. No registration required – just stop by to participate! http://www.athenslibrary.org/events
PRISM at Oconee County Library. A positive safe space without judgment for teens who share a common vision of equality to gather and build community. Come hang out with us in the library as we play games, talk about our lives, and build community.
http://www.athenslibrary.org/events
Online Groups
TrevorSpace is an affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24. Sign up and start a conversation now.
Online groups for trans, non-binary, and GNC youth (pre-teens, teens, parents, guardians, and other family members). This site also has a group specifically for Black Trans and Non-binary Teens, as well as resources in Spanish.
Online groups for trans, nonbinary, and GNC tweens, teens, and parents.
Online groups for LGBTQ+ youth ages 9-12 and their adults. There is a link to register for free, online groups on the Facebook page.
Q Chat Space by Trevor Project
Q Chat Space provides online discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19. It is not a forum. It is live and chat based; there is no video or audio. Everyone is chatting during the same pre-scheduled time. Conversations are facilitated by experienced staff who work at LGBTQ+ centers around the country. Q Chat Space facilitators are NOT mental health professionals.
BAGLY: The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth, is a youth-led, adult-supported social support organization, committed to social justice and creating, sustaining, and advocating for programs, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community.
