Linked Mentoring 

One-to-One Mentoring 

• Minimum of one weekly virtual meeting via Zoom, FaceTime, etc. to last (at least) one full 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 

• Events 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!

Transgender and Gender Exploring Youth

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