The Compass Youth Program
For close to three decades, 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. Thousands of 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.
Currently, the youth groups are meeting in-person AND virtually. Please email Amanda@compassglcc.com for more information on accessing specific groups.
The Drop In Center
Compass’ Youth Drop-In Center is for LGBTQ youth and their allies (ages 11-18).
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: Wednesdays 5pm to 7pm
Transgender Youth Group: Fridays 5pm to 7pm
Our Services
Youth Group
Wednesday 5pm-7pm
The Compass Youth Group is for LGBTQ teens and allies ages 11-18.
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
Every Friday 5pm-7pm
Social support group for transgender youth ages 11-18.
To join this group please contact Rex Barnes at 561-533-9699 or rex@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.
Individual, short term therapy is also available.
Contact Amanda Canete at Amanda@CompassGLCC.com for dates and times.
Authentically YOUth
The Authentically YOUth support group is geared to transgender identifying children ages 3-11 and their families.
The group meets on the second Saturday of the month from 10:00am - 11:30am at Compass Community Center.
Contact Amanda Canete for more information at Amanda@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.
*Top©
Compass Youth Group implements the Wyman Teen Outreach Program® (TOP®), which empowers teens to lead successful lives and help build strong communities. TOP® discusses goal-setting, human development, sexual health, relationships, peer pressure, community service, and values.