Social Support Groups
We Are Family currently offers three social support groups for young people — SafeSpace (middle and high school), NextGen (18-24 age), and The Q Crew (for queer and trans Black Indigenous People of Color). Groups are peer-led and facilitated by We Are Family staff and trained volunteers.
SafeSpace is a supportive and affirming group facilitated by therapists. The group incorporates support services, leadership development, advocacy tools, and networking opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth.
SafeSpace is open to youth aged 13-17.
This group meets biweekly on Tuesdays (5-6:30PM) and Thursdays (4-6:30PM), with both in-person and virtual options.
NextGen is a supportive and affirming group that incorporates support services, leadership development, advocacy tools, and networking opportunities for LGBTQ+ young adults.
NextGen (formerly QueerSpace) is open to young adults aged 18-24.
Groups are run bimonthly (1st and 3rd Saturdays from 12-3PM).
Stay up to date with our programs by visiting our EVENTs CALENDAR!
To Join Our Groups:
If you are new, complete our youth intake form by clicking here. Once this intake form is completed, youth will receive a link for a brief welcome meeting with programming staff so they can go through program details and get you plugged in. For questions or additional information, email our Director of Mental Health Programs, Alejandra De La Vega at alejandrad@waf.org or our Program Coordinator, Troy Dempsey at troyd@waf.org.
If you live in the SC Lowcountry area, we warmly encourage you to complete your intake in-person. This one-on-one session is a wonderful way to get to know our space, tour our beautiful community center, and learn more about the many programs, groups, and events we offer to support our community! To schedule your in-person meeting, please reach out to Alejandra at alejandrad@waf.org. She’ll be happy to connect with you!
