Linked Mentoring 

One-to-One Mentoring 

• Minimum of weekly virtual meetings via Zoom, FaceTime, etc. to last (at least) the academic school year​

• Designed to support youth (7-17) as mentees, and adults (18+) as mentors

• Programmatic match support through regular check-in’s with mentor coordinators, weekly resource newsletters, training (on positive youth development, mentoring strategies, anti-racism, implicit bias, trauma-informed care, etc.)

• Our matches: talk about queer media stereotypes, play games, go thrifting, visit virtual museums together, have movie nights, share about their struggles and successes, etc.​

               Community Building 

Community Bonding 

• Monthly virtual meetings for all members of GSA Link where we check in, catch up, and connect!

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• What we’ve done: drag make-up tutorials, virtual battle of the bands, game nights, movie nights, and more!

               Leadership Opportunities

Youth-Led Committees

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• Optional and flexible commitment for youth to be involved in event planning, program development, etc.

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• Weekly meetings to discuss plans (past projects include an art show, a virtual pride prom, and the creation of a Google Classroom for our program)

• Supported by mentors and mentor coordinators

 Transgender and Gender Exploring

Little Links

• Monthly support group for transgender and gender-exploring youth in kindergarten through 5th grade

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• Adult facilitated, with opportunities for youth to engage with GSA Link teen and young adult mentors

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• Come to play games and make friends in an affirming and fun environment!

                      Support Group 

Parent & Caregiver Support 

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• Monthly support group for parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth, facilitated by a licensed mental health counselor/gender specialist

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• A space to connect, give and get support, share information, and build community

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• Online Meetings