A Project of Long Island Crisis Center
Pride for Youth offers free, short-term, confidential counseling by professional workers at our Bellmore office and in some cases via home visits. This service is available to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth (under 21) and those questioning their sexual identity. Counseling can extend to family members as needed.

Some common reasons that young people request counseling include:

In addition, Pride for Youth runs support groups for young people at different times throughout the year. Support groups are places where youth can learn a lot more about themselves and help each other with common problems. Some of our groups use creative arts and/or theater as a method for helping youth express themselves positively and develop new talents. Groups are facilitated by professional workers and are located at our Bellmore office. Check out our Coffeehouse Events page, which includes a calendar listing current group meetings.

Inquiries about counseling and groups can be directed to Pete Carney, LMSW
PCarney@longislandcrisiscenter.org, (516) 679-9000, ext. 125.


If you would like to talk to someone right away, please take advantage of these resources.

By Phone:
Call the Middle Earth Hotline at:
516-679-1111
For free, confidential, anonymous help 24/7

Online:
Free, confidential, online counseling:*


 

 

*Sorry. . . available to Long Island residents only!