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Advice from LGBTQ+ Teens to Other LBGTQ+ Teens
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Advice from LGBTQ+ Teens to Other LBGTQ+ Teens

Miriam Arond2023-03-10T14:15:18-05:00March 9th, 2023|Categories: Center Lane for LGBTQ+ Youth, Feature, Featured Homepage, Featured Internal, General|Tags: Center Lane, WJCS Center Lane, LGBTQ programs, LGBTQ teens, LGBTQ Westchester, LGBTQ|

The advice below came from real, LGBTQ+ teens in the local Westchester community. The people interviewed range from ages 13 to 18 and represent a wide array of identities. The advice is organized by topic, with each piece of advice followed by the teen’s age and pronouns. They are identified below by their ages and pronouns, but some of the identities featured also include: bisexual, lesbian, nonbinary, trans, queer, gay, and more! Coming Out/Discovering Yourself: Take your time to figure things out. You don’t owe it to anyone to have a solid label or explanation at any point in ...

LGBTQIA+ Resources
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LGBTQIA+ Resources

Bianca Bello2023-09-26T15:59:14-04:00October 6th, 2020|Categories: Center Lane for LGBTQ+ Youth, General|

These videos can help you learn more… What is LGBTQ+ I’m Transgender Pronouns - including they/them How to Come Out - Tips & Advice When your child comes out - Do’s and Don’ts The History of LGBTQ+ Additional resources for LGBTQIA+ Support: Callen Lorde Center is NYC’s only primary health care center dedicated to meeting the health care needs of (LGBT) communities and people living with HIV/AIDS-regardless of ability to pay. Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) amplifies the voice of the LGBT community in the media. GLSEN’s mission is to create safe schools for all students, regardless ...

How You Can Help LGBTQ+ Youth
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How You Can Help LGBTQ+ Youth

Bianca Bello2022-04-25T10:57:07-04:00November 6th, 2020|Categories: Center Lane for LGBTQ+ Youth, General|

LGBTQ+ youth need you! If you’re a parent, an LGBTQ+ adult, a youth-serving professional or a concerned community member, you can help an LGBTQ+ youth not just survive, but thrive! Whether you have time, money, or other resources to donate, we would love to have your support. Tax-deductible donations from people like you give WJCS Center Lane the ability to help LGBTQ+ youth create community, connect with culture and contribute to the world! Center Lane makes a huge difference in the lives of youth. In 2019, we served 2,581 people with only a handful of staff members. Every dollar donated ...