resources » Youth

Whether you're just coming out or a child of gay and lesbian parents, these resources are for you!

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning Youth Information Line
(206) 547-7900

The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
24-hour crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth.

Bastyr's Queer Health Club
(206) 778-2775
A natural queer health club at Bastyr University, dedicated to the health and well-being of Bastyr's and Greater Seattle's LGBT youth.

Camp Ten Trees
(206) 288-9568
A nonprofit organization offering residential summer camp sessions in the Pacific Northwest, featuring one week for LGBTQA youth (ages 13-17) and one week for children/youth (ages 8-17) of LGBTQ or non-traditional families.

Center for Human Service
(206) 362-7282 V/TDD
The mission of Center for Human Services is to strengthen the community through counseling, education and support to children, youth, adults, and families.

The Cool Page for Queer Teens
Resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth.

Friends of Youth
(425) 869-6490
Friends of Youth provides a wide range of services for youth and young adults ages 6-24 and their families in Washington's King and Snohomish Counties.

Kent Youth and Family Services
(253) 859-0300
Provides professional counseling, education and support services to children, youth and their families in our community, developing innovative programs that meet the evolving challenges of our diverse community in culturally sensitive ways.

Lambert House
(206) 322-2515
A resource and activity center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages 14-22.

Make It Better Project
The Make It Better Project gives youth the tools they need to make their schools better now!

MPowerment
(206) 957-1702
MPowerment supports the Seattle young queer community by promoting responsibility and self-esteem. A program of Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

Oasis Youth Center
(253) 671-2838
Oasis strives to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (GLBTQ) youth by providing activities, programs and services that support and empower youth, create healthy community, provide essential resources, promote cultural diversity and advocate for civil rights.

Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets
(206) 726-8500
Provides support and services to Seattle area homeless youth and young adults. Their committed efforts are targeted at providing stepping stones to transition youths from the streets to self-sufficiency and productive roles in community. They offer employment, case management, education, and advocacy services to youth and young adults 26 and under. Open hours are Monday 11am-4pm and Fridays 1-6pm, or by appointment. On Fridays from 4-7pm a case manager from PSKS goes to Lambert House to provide case management to GLBTQ homeless youth.

Queer Youth Rights at the Seattle Young People's Project
(206) 860-9606
Teens of all persuasions working to promote the health, welfare, and civil rights of young queers.

Queer Youth Space (QYS)
Queer Youth Space (QYS) is an initiative to engage the LGBT community in a coversation about creating space for young LGBTQ people. Through the "We Need Queer Youth Space" campaign, the QYS coalition is posting critical questions to our community and asking youth what "queer youth space" means to them.

Ruth Dykeman Child Center
RDCC's mission is success and self-sufficiency for children, family and community. It has sinced merged with Navos.

Seattle Young People's Project
(206) 860-9606
The Seattle Young People's Project is a youth-led, adult supported organization that empowers youth (ages 13-18) to express themselves and to take action on the issues that affect their lives.

Sex, Etc.
Sex education for teens, by teens! Lots of teens are trying to figure out their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Whether you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning, here’s some info to help you get clear about who you are.

Teen Feed
(206) 522-4366
Teen Feed works with the community to offer support to meet basic needs, build strong relationships, and ally with homeless youth as they meet their future off the streets.

Vista Youth Center
Vista works with LGBTIQQA individuals 14-21 years old in the Tri-Cities area to offer unique combinations of direct service, social service, referrals. Their programs are youth-driven and based on the model of peer support and leadership.

YouthCare
(206) 694-4500
YouthCare's services range from street outreach and residential housing to employment training for young people.

Youth Eastside Services (BGLAD)
(425) 747-4937
B-GLAD is a drop-in support group open to kids ages 12 to 19 who may identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or who may be questioning their sexuality. Co-facilitated by trained professionals, the B-GLAD group enables youth to meet their peers, share common concerns, ask questions in a safe environment, and receive information and support in a professional setting that encourages responsible decision-making.

Youth Guardian Services
Provides support services and resources on the internet to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, and supportive youth.