Youth Centers are safe and confidential
spaces for people ages 13 to 18 who are
lesbian, bi, tranz, gay,or questioning their
sexual identities. Trained adult staff are on site
to help with making sure the center runs
smoothly. We meet in gay-friendly spaces.
We have our own room with a
CD player, books, magazines, and snacks.
We have rules to insure safety and confidentiality.
This is a fun place where you can be exactly
who you are, no more no less. If you want to learn
more about yourself, meet others like you,
and have a great time, then get connected
with the Youth Centers of the Pride Youth Program.
1 - Confidentiality: What is said in group,
stays in group. This includes who
was or was not at group and who does or
does not attend group. Both youth and
adult staff are bound by this guideline.
Adult staff will break confidentiality on
only three occasions. These occasions are
when you state you are in immediate
danger of harming yourself, harming someone
else, or being physically or sexually
abused. In these cases, our utmost
concern is your safety and we will
break confidentiality in order to keep you safe.
2 - Respect for self and others: Avoid doing
anything that will make you less than
you are. Come to the center clean and sober.
Listen to others without engaging
in side conversations that are distracting
from the person who is talking. Be
honest and genuine in your interactions.
Clean up after yourself. In other words,
be the best you can be.
For your first visit, get to the center
before 6:30 so you can get
a program orientation with a code number
to insure your confidentiality.
6:00 - 7:00 = arrival,
socializing, homework, reading, etc.
7:00 - 8:00 = check-in & peer support
8:00 - 9:00 = group activity
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Wednesday Evenings 6-9pm
Northfield Youth Center Links 1779 Maple Street Northfield, IL |
Thursday Evenings 6-9pm
Palatine, IL |