WJCS Center Lane - LGBTQ+ Youth and Community Center

Provider Type: Community Education Center

Address: 30 S. Broadway, 6th Flr., Yonkers, NY 10701

Specialties: Center Lane is Westchester's only lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and community education center. Designed to reduce the isolation that many LGBTQ young people feel and promote a community culture that is supportive of LGBTQ+ youth, the center provides an opportunity for socialization, enhanced self-esteem and personal growth in an affirming place where they can be themselves, without the fear of harassment.

Approaches: Weekly support groups; TransParentcy, a transgender support group for youth and parents; Recreational and social events to create community for LGBTQ+ youth, including movie days, social justice events, and holiday gatherings, most notably, our Prom; Extensive community education and training in schools, youth serving agencies and social service agencies on important issues that face LGBTQ youth; Social justice and advocacy activities, including marching in the annual Pride March in New York City and meeting with legislators in Albany on LGBTQ rights. Leadership training; Opportunities to interact with LGBTQ and straight peers in a supportive, fun, safe and caring environment

Fees: N/A

Insurance: N/A

Sliding Scale Offered: N/A

Phone: 914-423-0610

Website: wjcs-center-lane

Licenses / Certifications: N/A