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The GLBT Youth Support Project Training Directory

The GLBT Youth Support Project offers on-site training opportunities for providers who support gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) youth. Trainings are designed for providers in youth-serving community-based organizations. Training services are available throughout Massachusetts and nationally to youth-serving agencies and schools.

In the winter and spring of 2009, the GLBT Youth Support Project is also able to offer a limited number of school-based trainings at no cost. Click here for more information.

All trainings include:

  • Needs assessments prior to the training session;
  • Curriculum tailored to your needs;
  • Experienced facilitation;
  • Materials, tools, and resources;
  • CEUs or certificates of participation;
  • Evaluation and recommendations for next steps;
  • On-going technical assistance as needed following the training.

Interested in hosting on-site training for your staff? Fill out an on-line request form.

Click on titles below to read the description of each training, or download the Training Brochure.

"That's So Gay" - Addressing and Preventing Anti-Gay Bullying
(2-3 hours)  

GLBTQ Youth 101: Risk & Resiliency
(3-4 hours)

GLBTQ Youth 202: Skills for Supporting GLBTQ Youth
(3 hours)

Supporting Families of GLBTQ Youth
(3 hours)

Supporting Transgender Youth
(3 hours)

Providing Culturally Competent Care to GLBTQ Clients Health and Social Services
(1 day)

Creating Safety for GLBT Youth in Our Community
(2 days)

 

The GLBT Youth Support Project Mission
To ensure safe and supportive communities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) youth. The GLBT Youth Support Project provides training and on-going support for educators and health and human service providers to assist them in implementing welcoming and appropriate programs, policies, and services for these young people and their families.