LGBTQ Teen / Parent Support Groups

LGBTQ Teen / Parent Support Groups

Teen Support Group
Every Monday evening, the main room of NJAS becomes full of laughter and support as our youth group grows. LGBTQ+ Youth Group allows children 11+ an opportunity to hang out as their authentic selves with other like-minded peers. The youth interact with our trained advisors and set their own group rules to follow. The aim of the youth group is to not overwhelm with a structured therapeutic environment but to organically engage with one another in a positive, supportive space. 

Parent Support Group
Every Monday, EDGE Pride Center hosts a facilitated Parent Support Group that is open to ALL parents & guardians of LGBTQ+ children. Come be a part of a supportive community no matter where in the process you are. No registration required.


At the center, individuals and their immediate family can access services critical to improving family relations, addressing behavioral health concerns and ensuring the supportive care necessary to respond to any social service needs. In addition, the center hosts support groups and other social activities where the LGBTQ+ community can organically engage with one another in a positive, supportive space.

Currently, we are running our support groups virtually and will be revisiting our Sunday youth drop-in hours again hopefully by Spring 2021.  In terms of age, 10 years old will be fine, in the case that Sierra deems that they are not ready for group the youth and parent will be notified.

We have the following groups:

Parent Support Group: Monday’s 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Facilitator: Johann Larkin [email protected]

Youth Support Group: Monday’s 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Facilitator: Sierra Winters [email protected]
 

Our group is closed to the public, I recommend anyone interested in attending our groups to email me Kelly Martins [email protected] with the following information:

  • Legal Name
  • Personal Name ( if this differs from their legal name)
  • Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
  • Contact Number
  • Email
  • Address
Age Groups
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
Community Services
Family & Support Services

Last Updated: 06/28/23