Get Involved this Fall!
LGBTQ+ Youth Support Groups Start the Week of September 12th

Applications are now open for Youth Support Groups for the 2023-24 Program Year. Youth interested in participating need to fill out an application and schedule a meeting with one of our support group staff. Applications for support groups are accepted on a rolling basis.  
Groups meet weekly at HiTOPS and on Zoom at the following times. 

TConnect: Tuesdays, 5pm – 6pm
A social support group for trans, nonbinary, genderfluid, and gender expansive teens, aged 14-18 years old who want a place to meet up and talk to other teens navigating their gender identity and expression. 

First & Third: Wednesdays, 5pm – 6pm
A social support group where LGBTQ+ teens 14-18 years old can make friends, participate in fun activities, and get advice from peers about navigating high school as a queer teen. 

Banner: Thursdays, 5pm – 6pm
A social support group for youth 11-13 years of age who are interested in learning more about the queer community, making friends, and having fun. 
TransParenthood meets weekly beginning September 11th

Mondays, Virtually 6:30pm - 7:30pm 

A weekly support group for parents and family members of trans, nonbinary, and gender questioning youth. We invite you to share your story, hear from others, and gain support for you and your child’s journey in the comfort of a judgment-free space. This virtual support group meets from September to April.  To join, please complete the Intake Form.

After-School Drop-Ins start September 12th

Tuesdays – Thursdays, 3pm - 5pm 

Join HiTOPS for Drop-Ins for all youth aged 11 -18. Stop by and say hello, have a snack, do some homework, play games, chat with friends and staff, and relax! There is no application or pre-registration required!
The Young Adult Spot

Are you aged 18-24 and looking for a volunteer leadership opportunity, or do you know anyone who is? Applications are now open for the 2023-24 HiTOPS Young Adult Spot (YAS). YAS Leaders work together to create and implement fun and educational activities for LGBTQ+ young people, such as the HiTOPS Queer Career Day, and the Queer Prom. Meetings are held virtually twice a month, and leaders participate in a variety of activities throughout the year. Applications are due September 16! 
Know anyone interested in our programs? Please forward this email!
HiTOPS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers young people with sex education, social support and communities that affirm them.
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