Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth comprise up to 10 percent of the teen population but face specific obstacles to their healthy development such as homophobia, stigma and isolation. This 90 minute – 3-hour workshop will help professionals who work with youth better understand gay and transgender identity development. Participants will learn relevant interventions for assisting youth who are coming to understand themselves as LGBT, thereby reducing youth’s risk for suicide, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other common problems.

This workshop is appropriate for school support staff, health and mental health providers, and many other audiences that work directly with young people. Contact Pete Carney,PCarney@longislandcrisiscenter.org, (516) 679-9000, ext. 125. Youth speakers from Pride for Youth’s peer educator group may also be available to share their perspectives. Please note an honorarium may be required.

Understanding Homophobia
Making the Schools Safer for LGBT Students
Working with LGBT Youth