DeFrank Youth Space • What we do

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About the LGBTQ Youth Space

The LGBTQ Youth Space is a Collaborative of Family and
Children Services and the Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center.

We are a community drop-in center and mental health program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally youth and young adults ages 13-25 who live in Santa Clara County. Our space is open 3pm-9pm Monday through Friday.

Our staff and participant advisors offer a safe and confidential space to hang out with:

support groups
art workshops
activism and leadership opportunities
movie nights
field trips

open mic nights
awesome dances
volunteer opportunities
free snacks
internet access
video games
safe sex supplies/condoms
connections to any resources you might need
online chat groups
monthly health van visits

Our Mental Health Services are available to 16-25 year olds and are available in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Services include:

Drop-In Counseling
Individual Counseling
Case Management
Psychiatry