1. A program of family & Children services
The LGBTQ Youth Space
A program of family & Children services

2. Who We Are & Who We’re For
Established in 2008, the LGBTQ Youth Space is a program of Family & Children Services a division of Caminar for Mental Health. We provide a safe and confidential drop-in center and free counseling services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and ally youth & young adults ages 13-25, living in Santa Clara County. In addition to serving the LGBTQ community at large, we are committed to providing inclusive & accessible programming for youth & young adults in the following communities: those who are homeless, trans & gender-expansive youth, those in the foster care system, people of color, and those with disabilities.

3. What We Do
Drop-in Center
Counseling Services
Outreach & Education

4. Drop-In Center Open Mon – Fri, 3pm – 9pm
Weekly support groups & workshops
Special events
Peer staff mentors
Access to community resources
Volunteer opportunities
Amenities including:
Board games
Video games
Pool Table
Free snacks
Computers with internet access
Free shelf with clothing & toiletries
Free safer sex supplies

5. Counseling Services No cost!
Individual weekly therapy for people ages 13-25
Licensed and license-track MFT providers
Available Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured youth
No session cap
Services available in English, Spanish & American Sign Language
Psychiatry services for our clients also available at no cost
To submit a referral to be placed on waitlist, visit our website, call us, or stop by in person.

6. Outreach & Education
Campus visits (middle school, high school & colleges)
On-site support groups
On-campus weekly group at Independence High
LGBTQ cultural awareness trainings & education
LGBTQ Youth Speaker’s Bureau
Tabling at community events
All free of charge!

7. LGBTQ Youth Space Speakers Bureau

8. Contact Us! YouthSpace@FCServices.org (408) 343-7940 YouthSpace.org
facebook.com/LGBTQYouthSpace
@thelgbtqyouthspace
@LGBTQYouthSpace

9. Questions?