Hugh Lane has a full range of services for youth, caregivers, schools, educators and providers. If there’s a service you’re looking for and you don’t find it below, reach out to info@hughlane.org, and we can help you find what you need.
Events and Hangouts
Mad Hatter tea parties, trips to Phipps and the Andy Warhol museum, game nights and more.
E-mail jack@hughlane.org for info or to join.
Youth AFFIRM
Free group support for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-21. After completing four sessions, youth can participate in Hugh Lane’s Youth Advisory Boards. E-mail coley@hughlane.org for info or to join.
Youth Advisory Board
Build leadership skills with other LGBTQ+ youth 14-21. Shape programs and events, center equity and equality across race, ethnicity, gender, ability, class and sexuality. One year commitment.
E-mail jack@hughlane.org for info or to join.
Gay Straight Alliance
We can help you set up a Gay Straight Alliance or Student Union (GSA/GSSU). We also provide programming and content support, as well as supplemental programming for health classes. Let us know if there’s anything we can do to help your school be a more welcoming environment. E-mail madison@hughlane.org.
Big Sibs
Providing one to one support and mentorship, Big Sibs can help youth with safety considerations for coming out, gender affirming clothing, and building supportive social networks.
E-mail jack@hughlane.org for information or to join.
Life Skills
First Monday of every month 5-6:30pm.
E-mail jack@hughlane.org for info or to join.
Workshops with topics picked by youth for youth. College, relationships & love, self-care, and more.
Discord & Q Chat
Hugh Lane and facilitators from across the country host online discussion groups through Q Chat Space. Chats give LGBTQ+ youth a dedicated space to come together with peers and discuss topics relevant to identities and experiences. Check out www.qchatspace.org
Hugh Lane also hosts a Discord Server for LGBTQ+ youth, monitored by Youth Staff.
Caregiver AFFIRM
This three part series helps parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth build skills and identify strategies to work toward becoming more affirming. Learn more or register here.
Steps 2 Connect
A support for caregivers who may be struggling with a young persons gender and/or sexuality. S2C helps to move families toward improving relationships with LGBTQIA+ youth.
