LGBTQIA+ SUPPORT (OUTLET)
Founded in 1997, Outlet empowers Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Agender + (LGBTQIA+) youth and builds safe and accepting communities through support, education, and advocacy. Outlet envisions a world that embraces, empowers, and celebrates LGBTQIA+ youth. Outlet officially became a program of ACS in 2013.
Outlet is youth-centered, respecting all individuals and honoring their differences. Outlet program staff provide a safe environment that is confidential, inclusive, and non-judgmental. Striving for social justice and engaging youth in achieving freedom, fairness, and equality for all are the core elements of the program. Outlet services support the emotional, physical, and social development of youth as whole individuals.
LGBTQIA+ MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES
Outlet provides LGBTQIA+ affirmative and gender expansive counseling services to youth between 5-25 years of age. Complete our bilingual (English and Spanish translation available) screening form to inquire about individual, couple, or family therapy.
Outlet ofrece servicios de terapia afirmativa LGBTQIA+ y de expansión de género a jóvenes de entre 5 y 25 años. Llena nuestro formulario de evaluación bilingüe (disponible en inglés y español) para solicitar información sobre terapia individual, de pareja o familiar.
*We do not take insurance or Medi-Cal, however, we can provide a superbill or a receipt of services that can be submitted to your insurance company. Please inquire for our fee scale based on family income.
No aceptamos seguros ni Medi-Cal, sin embargo, podemos proporcionar una factura detallada o un recibo de los servicios prestados que puede presentar a su compañía de seguros. Consulte nuestra escala de tarifas basada en los ingresos familiares
SOCIAL GROUPS & THERAPY GROUPS
Outlet offers free, confidential social and therapy groups for LGBTQIA+ youth and parents/caregivers year-round. Our social groups provide peer support, community connection, identity exploration, and opportunities to build social skills in a welcoming drop-in format. Our therapy groups are clinician-led and combine evidence-based coping strategies with supportive group discussion in a smaller, structured setting designed to help individuals navigate stress and life challenges.
Click below to learn more about our groups, view the group calendar, and sign up!
ADDITIONAL OUTLET SERVICES
Outlet provides the following services to the community:
- CONSULTATIONS & RESOURCE REFERRALS – Outlet works closely with parents, caregivers, families, providers, schools and youth to build safer living and learning environments. Outlet is dedicated to co-creating communities in which all young people can thrive.
- GSA SUPPORT – Outlet provides guidance and support to local GSA/Pride Clubs, including help starting or strengthening clubs, facilitation support, educational trainings, and panel discussions. We also partner with schools and GSAs to co-host events and create mentorship opportunities with Outlet and the San Mateo Pride Center.
- EDUCATION & TRAINING – Outlet offers a SOGIE 101 training that can be tailored to the specific needs of your organization or group. We train service providers, educators, employee resource groups of many industries, other nonprofits, government organizations, parents, youth, and community stakeholders. Trainings about topics beyond SOGIE 101 may be available upon request. *Please note: Our trainings require at least one meeting with Outlet staff prior to the training to determine the exact educational needs of the intended audience.
For updates on Outlet services and events, follow Outlet on Instagram!
