Programs
A night for every age.
ALSO Youth runs weekly drop-in nights, support groups, and special programs for LGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 10 to 24. Every program shows its age range, so you always know which night is yours.
5 programs
Drop-in nights
Show up, hang out, be yourself! Each one lists its ages.
- Ages 14 to 24SRQ
Homeschool Homeroom
A Thursday afternoon for homeschool and virtual students.
- Thursdays, 1 PM to 3 PM
- Ages 17 to 24SRQ
Young Adult Night
Thursdays for ages 17 to 24, with a monthly lineup.
- Thursdays, 3 PM to 7 PM
- Ages 14 to 24SRQ
Friday Night HangOUT
The big weekly hangout at the Sarasota Center.
- Fridays, 5 PM to 9 PM
- Ages 14 to 24SRQ
Saturday Night Programs
Rotating nights: Achillean, Sapphic, Art Night, and theme nights.
- Saturday, September 12, 5 PM to 9 PM
- Saturday, September 26, Saturday, October 3, 5 PM to 9 PM
- Saturday, October 10, 5 PM to 9 PM
2 programs
Support groups
Facilitator-led groups, in person with a virtual option.
- Ages 14 to 24MTE Virtual option
OUTside the Lines
A gender and identity support group.
- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Ages 14 to 24MTE Virtual option
QueerABLE
A disabled and neurodivergent support group.
- 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM to 8 PM
2 programs
Special programs
Programs that meet on set dates. New dates are posted here.
- Ages 14 to 24MTESRQ Virtual option
Banned Book Club
Read the books they tried to take off the shelf.
- Tuesday, September 8, 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Monday, September 14, 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Ages 14 to 24MTE
Manatee Hangout
An afternoon hangout at the Bradenton Center.
- Tuesday, September 22, Tuesday, October 20, 4 PM to 7 PM
1 program
For families
Support for the adults in a young person's life.
- For parents & guardians Virtual option
Parents and Guardians Support Group
For the adults who love LGBTQ+ youth. Run with Forty Carrots.
- In person at the Bradenton Center or on Zoom. Email programs@alsoyouth.org for the next meeting and the Zoom link.
Walk right in
Drop-in hours
Come by any week during these hours. Find the night for your age.
Looking for counseling?
Free counseling for LGBTQ+ youth and their families is always free and needs no insurance.
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