Compass safe, state-of-the-arts facility in the heart of downtown Lake Worth is home to more than 20 professional and peer-led therapeutic, support, social, discussion and health related groups.

More than 250 individuals participate in the weekly organizational meetings, which include Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, Positive Living Support Group, and Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG).

Please note that the times and availability of groups may be impacted by COVID-19. We are doing everything we can to make the groups available in a virtual space. For more information, email compass@compassglcc.com.

Q Chat

Can’t get to Compass in person? Join conversations on Q Chat Space

Like Compass’ youth groups, Q Chat Space online discussion groups give you a dedicated space to meet other youth and discuss topics relevant to your identities and experiences - it’s just online! It is not a forum. It is live and chat-based; there is no video or audio. Everyone is chatting during the same pre-scheduled time. Facilitators are people who work at LGBTQ centers across the US.

Go to www.qchatspace.org to check it out and see topics and times. Q Chat Space is also available in Spanish.

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¿No puedes venir a Compass en persona? Únete a nuestras conversaciones en Q Chat Space.

Tales como el Grupo de Jóvenes de Compass. Los grupos de discusión en línea de Q Chat Space ofrecen un espacio dedicado para conocer otros jóvenes y discutir temas relevantes sobre tu identidad y experiencias - ¡Es en línea! no es un foro. Es en vivo y por chat; no tiene video o sonido de audio. Todos los participantes chatean durante el tiempo programado. Los facilitadores son personas que trabajan en centros LGBTQ alrededor de los Estados Unidos.

Para conocer más sobre temas y horas, ve a la página: www.qchatspace.org. Q Chat Space también está disponible en Español.

Youth Groups

Currently, all support groups are meeting virtually. Please email compass@compassglcc.com for more information on accessing specific groups.

Compass currently has both a Youth Group and Transgender Youth Group which meet on a regular basis.

The Compass Youth Group is for LGBTQ teens and allies ages 12-18.

The Transgender Youth Group is for transgender identifying individuals between the ages of 12 - 18.

The Youth Group meets every  Wednesday from 5pm-7pm.

The Transgender Youth Group meets every Friday from 5pm - 7pm.

The Authentically YOUth Suppot Group for Transgender Children and their families. Meets the second Saturday of each month from 10:00am - 11:30am.

For more information, please contact Amanda Canete at 561-533-9699 or at amanda@compassglcc.com or click here to visit the Youth Program Page.

Entourage

Currently, all support groups are meeting virtually. Please email compass@compassglcc.com for more information on accessing specific groups.

Compass Entourage is a community for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ (ages 18-29) who want to have fun, socialize, form relationships, and build a stronger community in which to work, live, and play. Entourage has events and groups every month. Come and join us at any of our regular meetings and be part of the group.

Entourage meets every Thursday from 6 pm – 8 pm at the Center.

A subset of Entourage is Sex Talks & Empowerment All for Men (STEAM). STEAM is a social group that gives young gay, bisexual & questioning men (ages 18 to 29) an opportunity to talk about sex and empower each other to make the right decisions.

Contact Dylan Brooks at dylan@compassglcc.com for more information.

The Bereavement/Loss Therapy Group

Currently, all support groups are meeting virtually. Please email compass@compassglcc.com for more information on accessing specific groups.

The Compass Bereavement/Loss Therapy Group is for anyone experiencing loss and seeking help with their grief. 

This group is led by licensed grief counselors and will meet at Compass Community Center. 

If you would like more information on this group, or you would like to participate, please call Jacque Jamason at 561.777.9934 or email Jacque@CompassGLCC.com

Coffee Clatch

Coffee Clatch at Compass is a social group focusing on the mature LGBT+ community in Palm Beach County, with the intent of providing an enjoyable environment for meeting friends, discussing interesting topics, and engaging in community projects.

We are meeting remotely on Zoom the first and third week of the month. Join our private Facebook Coffee Clatch group for more info. Contact Adrienne Percival at Adrienne@compassglcc.com for the more information.

February 15 - David Jobin with Our Fund will discuss LGBTQ philanthropy in South Florida
March 1, 2021 - David Walker with Palm Beach Opera
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Young Adult Transgender and Non-Binary Support/Social Group

Currently, all support groups are meeting virtually. Please email compass@compassglcc.com for more information on accessing specific groups.

Ages 18-29

Meets 1st and 3rd Friday each month 6-7 p.m.

The Young Adult Trans & Non-Binary group meets to discuss a variety of topics including healthy relationships, legal issues, sex education, gender identity, job readiness, and family. The group provides a safe and confidential space to connect, grow, and gain peer support.

For more information, please contact Rex Barnes at Rex@Compassglcc.com

Compass Transgender Economic Empowerment Program offers linkage to services that help transgender individuals attain economic stability and empowerment through career development. The program will assist participants with opportunities for self-development in the form of assistance with discovery of career goals, employment readiness services, and direct support from the program coordinator. This support is based on the unique needs of each individual, including developing or editing a resume and cover letter, strengthening interview skills, and guidance with professional attire through direct assistance and referrals to other area agencies. 

Compass Community Center adopts an affirming and sex positive philosophy in fulfilling our mission. As such all transgender individuals are encouraged to participate regardless of past work history (including entertainer or sex work), incarceration, or addiction history.

For more information, click here.

PFLAG

Parents, families and friends of lesbian and gays meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30pm in English.

For more information please contact:

Carole Benowitz
pflag@pobox.com
​561.716.9464​

Please contact Carole for information on virtual groups.

PFLAG meets in English with a Spansih translator on the second Wednesday of the Month at 5:30pm-7:00pm

PFLAG (Padres, Amigos y Familiares de Lesbianas y Gays) comenzará a ofrecer reuniones bilingües (Inglés y Español) el segundo Miércoles de cada mes en Compass de 5:30pm a 7:00pm.

Para más información favor de contactar a (for more information contact): 

Carole Benowitz
pflag@pobox.com
561.716.9464 

PBC Gender Support Group

All ages support group dedicated for transgender individuals and their supportive family members. Meets every Thursday at 7 pm.

Coming Out

A support group for people of all ages who are seeking or offering help with the coming out process. Meets every Thursday at 6:30 pm.

Positive Connection

Group for and about HIV+ Men. Meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm-8:00pm. An opportunity for men to get together, learn and support each other. Mutual help, educational and community advocacy. Group solely for those diagnosed with HIV.  Closed group, please call 561-533-9699 ext 4003.

Positively Dynamite!

Group for and about HIV+ women, gives an opportunity for women to get together, learn and support each other. Group solely for those diagnosed with HIV.  Meets the last Monday of the month at 6pm. Closed group, please call 561-533-9699 ext 4055.

Libertad

Grupo para Hispanos viviendo con VIH.  El grupo es una oportunidad para gente viviendo con VIH a reunir, aprender, y apoyar uno(a) a otro(a).  El grupo ofrece ayuda mutual, educación, y abogacía de comunidad. El segundo Jueves del mes a las 12pm.  Grupo privado, por favor llamas 561-533-9699 ext. 4003

FTM Gender Support Group

This social and support group focuses on the needs of the FTM (Female to Male) Transgender community. Meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm.

Good Orderly AA

This support group is dedicated for individuals who are recovering from alcoholism. Meets every Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm at Lambda North Clubhouse. Lambda is located 2 blocks southeast of Compass at 18 South J Street, Lake Worth, FL 33460.

Non-Binary Support Group

This support group is designed to provide a place for those who identify as non-binary or gender nonconforming. Meets every Wednesday from 6:30 pm - 8 pm.

Currently, all youth groups are meeting virtually. Please email Amanda@compassglcc.com for more information on accessing specific groups.

For more than 25 years, Compass has provided a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth in Palm Beach County. At Compass, LGBTQ youth and their allies engage in social support, community service, arts & cultural activities, educational, and leadership opportunities.

We strive to ensure all youth in Palm Beach County are safe from discrimination and harassment, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression. More than 1,000 youth and their families have accessed services through our Youth program since its inception, making it one of the longest running and largest LGBTQ youth programs in the southeast United States.

The Drop In Center

Compass’ Youth Drop-In Center is for LGBTQ youth and their allies (ages 12-18).

It’s a safe space to hang out, use computers, talk about the issues that matter to you, engage with mentors and connect with your community.

Drop in hours: Monday - Friday 3pm to 7pm

Youth Group: Wednesday 5pm to 7pm

Transgender Youth Group: Fridays 5pm to 7pm

Youth Group

The Compass Youth Group is for LGBTQ teens and allies ages 12-18.

Come make new friends and discuss the issues that matter to YOU! This group is open— anyone can join at any time!  For more information, please contact Amanda Canete at 561-533-9699 or at amanda@compassglcc.com.

Transgender Youth Group

Social support group for transgender youth ages 12-18.

To join this group please contact Lucas O'Ryan at 561-533-9699 ext. 4040 or lucas@compassglcc.com.

Compass Mentor Program

Compass’ Mentoring Program offers a number of benefits to our youth. Mentors provide guidance and tutelage to help our youth rise to their full potential. 

Youth, and their mentors, participate in tutoring, field trips, youth group activities, and emotional and social support.  Adult mentors commit their donated time for a 12 month commitment with a 4 hour/month minimum to ensure stability within the program. The Mentoring Program is made possible through generous support from the United Way of Palm Beach County, Inc.

The All Tea, No Shade Therapy Group

The All Tea, No Shade Therapy Group is a group for those youth who could benefit from talking to their peers in a facilitated setting led by licensed therapists.

The group meets in 8 week cycles. Individual, short term therapy is also available.

Authentically YOUth

The Authentically YOUth support group is geared to transgender identifying children ages 3-11 and their families.

The group meets the first Saturday of each month from 10:00am - 11:30am at Compass Community Center.

Contact Lucas O'Ryan for more information at Lucas@CompassGLCC.com

Q-Chat

Can’t get to Compass in person? Join conversations on Q Chat Space

Like Compass’ youth groups, Q Chat Space online discussion groups give you a dedicated space to meet other youth and discuss topics relevant to your identities and experiences - it’s just online! It is not a forum. It is live and chat-based; there is no video or audio. Everyone is chatting during the same pre-scheduled time. Facilitators are people who work at LGBTQ centers across the US.

Go to www.qchatspace.org to check it out and see topics and times.

Youth Group Funders

The Youth Group is made possible by generous donations from our community members and our funders. 

Other Groups

Palm Beach Prime Timers

This discussion, social and support group is dedicated to issues for and about mature gay and bisexual men. Meets every second Saturday of the month 2:30-4:30 pm. For more information click here.

Rusty Gordon's LGBT Democratic Caucus Meeting 

Join members of the Rusty Gordon’s LGBT Democratic Caucus at their monthly meeting. NOW LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS. Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month.