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The LGBTQ Youth Space

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 of Family & Children Services a division of Caminar for Mental Health.

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The LGBTQ Youth Space

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  1. The LGBTQ Youth Space A program of family & Children services

  2. Who We Are & Who We’re For Established in 2008, the LGBTQ Youth Space is a program of Family & Children Services a division ofCaminar for Mental Health. 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.

  3. What We Do • Drop-in Center • Counseling Services • Outreach & Education

  4. 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

  5. Counseling Services • No cost! • Individual weekly therapy for people ages 13-25 • Licensed and license-track MFT providers • Available Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured youth • 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.

  6. 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!

  7. LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau

  8. YouthSpace@FCServices.org (408) 343-7940 Contact Us! YouthSpace.org facebook.com/LGBTQYouthSpace @thelgbtqyouthspace @LGBTQYouthSpace

  9. Questions?

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