Connect with someone who cares
We’re here to support you in attaining all the positive things you deserve
Gender euphoria 〰️
To feel celebrated for who you are 〰️
Space to explore your LGBTQ+ identities 〰️
Warmth and compassion 〰️
Justice for the ways in which you are oppressed 〰️
Answers to your questions 〰️
Understanding and supportive adults in your life 〰️
Space to try new things 〰️
Access to affirming resources 〰️
To feel pride in who you are 〰️
Opportunities for leadership and growth 〰️
To be a kid 〰️
Liberation from heteronormative restrictions 〰️
Mental, emotional, social, and physical wellness 〰️
The feeling of laughing so hard your stomach hurts 〰️
To achieve your goals 〰️
And so much more! 〰️
Gender euphoria 〰️ To feel celebrated for who you are 〰️ Space to explore your LGBTQ+ identities 〰️ Warmth and compassion 〰️ Justice for the ways in which you are oppressed 〰️ Answers to your questions 〰️ Understanding and supportive adults in your life 〰️ Space to try new things 〰️ Access to affirming resources 〰️ To feel pride in who you are 〰️ Opportunities for leadership and growth 〰️ To be a kid 〰️ Liberation from heteronormative restrictions 〰️ Mental, emotional, social, and physical wellness 〰️ The feeling of laughing so hard your stomach hurts 〰️ To achieve your goals 〰️ And so much more! 〰️
One-to-one mentorship
ages 7-17
Meet each week virtually with an LGBTQ+ adult mentor who we carefully match you with based on your interests, identities, and needs
Share your joys and challenges with someone who you can relate to
Let’s Link Up
ages 10-17
Weekly support group for LGBTQ+ youth. Facilitated by adults but youth-directed.
Play games and make connections in an affirming and fun environment
Who you are
Here’s what you’ll need to be a mentee
Are LGBTQ+
Are 7-17
Are located in the United States
Align with our values
Can commit at least one year to weekly, one-hour meetings with your mentor
Have access to the internet and a device to access the internet, and a quiet, private place to meet remotely
What you’ll gain
Participating as a mentee is rewarding for so many reasons
Build community with an intergenerational network
An adult fully invested in you
Personal fulfillment and enjoyment
Reciprocal learning and growth
A safe space to ask questions
And so much more!
What to expect
Here’s what you can expect after clicking “become a mentee”
Submit a contact form
Complete a brief application
Have a get-to-know you conversation with someone from our team
We match you with a mentor
Begin weekly meetings with your mentor and receive ongoing check-ins with someone form our team!
I like that I could talk about what it is like growing up LGBTQ+ with someone who understands
Youth Mentee