Safe Zone is a place for GLBTQ* youth to come for support and answers. Acknowledging your sexuality is an important step toward becoming a healthy, happy adult.

Click here to read more about youth sexual awareness and orientation.

If you or someone you know is looking for support and resources that serve the GLBTQ community in Broward County, please dial 2-1-1 or 954-537-0211 anytime or visit the agencies/groups below.

*Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Questioning

Support Services in Broward County

Safe Schools South Florida

SSSF is committed to making schools safer for all students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression  by: empowering youth through a variety of direct and indirect programs;  training educators and administrators to recognize and intervene in anti-sexual minority bullying and harassment; and educating the public to be aware of and better understand the issues facing LGBTQ youth in our society.

www.safeschoolsouthflorida.org

954-771-4799

 

Broward County School’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSAs)

The Florida GSA Network promotes safe schools by helping GSAs form and grow through peer support, leadership development and student empowerment.

Contact Person: Teri Williams, MS
Project Bridge-Prevention Specialist
Office of Prevention Programs, Broward County Public Schools
Office number: 754-321-2568 ext.2720
Email: teri.s.williams@browardschools.com

High Schools with GSAs

Boyd Anderson

Coconut Creek High School

Cooper City High School

Coral Glades

Coral Springs Charter School

Coral Springs High School

Cypress Bay

Deerfield Beach High School

Everglades High School

Flanagan High School

Fort Lauderdale High School

Hollywood Hills High School

Monarch High School

Northeast High School

Pembroke Pines Charter High School

Plantation High School

Pompano Beach High School

Somerset Academy, Chapel Trail

South Broward High School

South Plantation High School

Stoneman Douglas High School

Sunset School

Taravella High School

Walter C. Young Middle School

West Broward High School

Western High School

 

Sun Serve

SunServe’s program for family and youth especially targets the needs of homeless and “at risk” gay, lesbian, and questioning youth. SunServe develops specific services to reach out to LGBTQ youth where they are. That includes educating families toward acceptance of LGBTQ and questioning youth as well as intervening to reduce the harmful effects of family rejection on LGBTQ and questioning youth by providing a safe place for young persons to develop self acceptance and build life affirming skills.

http://www.sunserve.org/youth/

954-764-5150

 

PFLAG-Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays-Broward Chapter

“PFLAG” meetings are open to all parents, families and friends of LGBTQ youth and adults. Our meetings are strictly confidential. We provide a safe place for all to tell their “stories” and who have a desire to understand the journey that gay people travel on the road to “coming out.”

Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month, 7-9pm
Sunshine Cathedral at the SunServe Building, First Floor

1480 SW 9th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Contact person: Peter Robinson
Peter@DanandPeter.com

 

Pride Center at Equality Park

The Pride Center provides numerous support groups, programs and services for the GLBTQ community.

2040 N. Dixie Highway
Wilton Manors, Fl. 33305
954-463-9005
http://www.glccsf.org/