Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission is to support LGBTQ+ youth by offering vital programs, fostering unconditional acceptance, and creating safe spaces for self-expression through leadership, community support and advocacy.

Our Vision is to inspire inclusive communities where all youth are equally empowered to reach their true potential.

More About Time Out Youth

Opportunities for Youth

Programs

Our programs connect youth with each other and provide a space to be your authentic self.

Programs

Services

We provide free counseling, housing support, and gender affirming case management to LGBTQ+ youth.

Services

Events

View our monthly calendar to stay up to date on all upcoming events

News & Events

Visit Us in Person

Inside Time Out Youth

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Community Engagement & Resources

Time Out Youth provides support and resources to students, educators, and other youth-serving staff such as trainings & workshops, policy & procedure consultations, GSA support, and student leadership development.

Crisis Resources
Resources for Parents
Resources for Teachers
GSA Register & Support
Student Workshops

Latest News

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6 June 2025

Time Out Youth Pride Guide 2025

We’ve launched right into Pride Month 2025! Happy June! It is a wonderful and celebratory season here at the Center, a chance to honor the rich diversity of our community […]

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20 October 2025

Holiday Giving is here!

‘Tis the Season! Can you help us make magic this holiday season? With your support, we can provide presents for LGBTQ+ youth, creating joyful holiday memories for those who need […]

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10 July 2025

Join us for Camp OUT 2025!

It’s summer time and we are bringing back our day camp for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 – 24, Camp OUT! Young people can join us on a series of day […]

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Upcoming Events

Fri 19
19 December @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Holiday Party & Birthday Friday

Time Out Youth 3800 Monroe Rd

Come on down to the Center and help us celebrate the holidays! Join us for food, activities, and more. It’ll be a festive and fun time!

Fri 19
19 December @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Holiday Party

Time Out Youth 3800 Monroe Rd

Come on down to the Center and help us celebrate the holidays! Join us for food, activities, and more. It’ll be a festive and fun time! We will also honor our young people with December birthdays.

Sat 20
20 December @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Holiday Movie Drop-In

Join us for our weekly Saturday Drop-In space here at the Center - with a touch of holiday cheer! Wear your pajamas & enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while watching holiday classics! Available for youth ages 13-24.

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Ways to Support

There are a few ways to get involved in our work, you can become a volunteer and work directly with our youth & special events or you can make a tax-deductible donation to help fund our outreach.

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We supported 37 young people as they secured housing in the community in 2024!

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Provided $47,924 in financial assistance!

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Our drop-in space was visited over 1,400 times!

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We provided 576 free counseling sessions.

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We welcomed 236 new youth welcomed into programs in 2024.

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