🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Uplifting LI's LGBTQ+ Community since 1993!✨
In 1993, Long Island Crisis Center started Pride for Youth at a time when support and outreach to LGBTQ+ youth on Long Island was virtually non-existent. Pride for Youth has grown to encompass multiple services addressing many of the needs of LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Pride for Youth created the Coffeehouse program in 1995 – the first suburban coffeehouse for LGBTQ+ youth in the country. We began airing public service announcements on MTV in the mid 90’s - one of the first mass media outreach strategies for LGBTQ+ youth nationwide. In 2001, Pride for Youth launched an action research project, which documented that 94% of Long Island students are exposed to homophobia in their schools and one in ten have been victimized because of their perceived sexual orientation. With the new millennium’s startling HIV resurgence among young gay and bisexual men of color, Pride for Youth led the way to building a healthier generation of young people through its culturally-sensitive Young Men’s Program, initiated in 2003
Pride for Youth seeded and stewarded Gay-Straight Alliances in several high-need Nassau County school districts from 2004 through the present. In 2006, working with corporate partners such as CMP Media, Pride for Youth launched an employment mentoring program for LGBTQ youth. In 2009, transgender teens found their own place to share their specific concerns and build pride through Pride for Youth’s Trans Support Group. In 2014, PFY implemented Long Island's first and only CBO based PrEP/PEP program, expanding this program to Queens in 2015.
12/24/2025
We will be closed and packing up early a few days this week. Be sure to come through this Friday before 6pm for your HIV and syphilis testing needs.
Estaremos cerrados y empacando temprano algunos días esta semana. Asegúrate de pasar este viernes antes de las 6pm para tus necesidades de pruebas de VIH y sífilis.
12/23/2025
You're the one we want, We've been waiting all year to tell you. I think now is the time. Join in and take a seat on our team.
12/23/2025
It’s cuffing season 🧣👨🏽🤝👨🏿Whether you’re linking up, locking it down, or exploring connection, PrEP helps you stay in control of your s*xual health, on your terms.
PrEP is a medication that prevents HIV and our team can complete your FREE screening, get you connected to a provider for meds, and even provide ongoing support to help you stay healthy. DM us for more info! ——————————————- Es la temporada de acurrucarse 🧣👨🏽🤝👨🏿 Ya sea que estés conociendo a alguien, formalizando una relación o explorando nuevas conexiones, la PrEP te ayuda a mantener el control de tu salud s*xual, a tu manera. La PrEP es un medicamento que previene el VIH y nuestro equipo puede realizarte una prueba de detección GRATUITA, conectarte con un proveedor de medicamentos e incluso brindarte apoyo continuo para que te mantengas saludable. ¡Envíanos un mensaje directo para obtener más información!
12/23/2025
“They’re the same picture.”
Are you looking to be connected to q***r affirming healthcare? 👩⚕️ PFY’s case managers can get you connected to the best of the best, right here on Long Island to meet your mental health, s*xual health, and other medical needs. DM us to get connected!
12/23/2025
“The transgender adults of today were kids once.”
reminds us that when trans youth are forced to wait for acceptance, safety, or care, the harm can last a lifetime. She didn’t come out until 21 years old - and that meant a childhood shaped by pain instead of affirmation and support.
Today, young trans and nonbinary folx are coming out earlier than ever. That’s not something to fear - it’s something to protect. They deserve safety, dignity, and access to lifesaving, evidence-based gender-affirming medical care.
When we show up for trans kids now, we’re shaping healthier, happier futures for us all. 💙🏳️⚧️ Looking for a safe and affirming space to meet other trans folx? TransAction meets every Tuesday from 4:30pm-8:30pm at PFY’s Nassau location. DM us for more info!
12/22/2025
“I will not let this administration come for you, your doctors, or your lifesaving health care.”
Letitia James is standing firm for trans communities and for the right to access safe, evidence-based, gender-affirming care. No one should have to fear losing their health care because of who they are.
We need leaders who protect people and are dedicated to the wellbeing of our community. 🏳️⚧️💜
12/22/2025
☃️❄️ Holiday vibes were strong at Coffeehouse Nassau! Our snowperson making contest brought creativity, laughs, and some serious talent. Swipe to the last slide to see our winners! 🏆✨
If you’re 13-20 and want to attend a LGBTQ youth group, We’re open Friday from 7pm-11:30pm (not this Friday, we are canceled due to the holidays)
12/22/2025
Research is clear - gender affirming care saves lives.
The American Psychological Association affirms that timely, evidence-based psychological care is essential for transgender, and nonbinary people. When individuals are met with affirmation, collaboration, and sensitivity to their lived experiences, mental health and resilience improve.
Access to care isn’t political - it’s proven, compassionate, and necessary. Our communities deserve policies and practices grounded in science, dignity, and care. 🏳️⚧️
12/21/2025
Every doll deserves safety, care, and respect. Stand with us to 💖✨”
Protect the Dolls’ is a powerful slogan originating from 1980s Black and Latina LGBTQ+ ballroom culture that calls on us to support and safeguard transgender women. It’s a reminder to affirm their worth, celebrate their beauty, and stand against societal rejection. From the ballrooms of the past to today, protecting our dolls means cherishing, uplifting, and defending them.
meets every Wednesday from 4:30 PM–8:30 PM, a safe and welcoming space just for trans women and trans femmes - a space for the dolls to be seen, celebrated, and supported.
12/20/2025
PrEP helps protect you from HIV, so you can stay in control and stress less when things heat up. 🔥
✨ Free. Confidential. No judgment.
PrEP does not prevent other STIs - but we’ve got FREE condoms too.
12/20/2025
These are challenging times for many in our community. When the noise feels overwhelming or harmful, you don’t have to carry it alone.
PFY offers free, confidential, and affirming supportive counseling for LGBTQ+ people. We’re here to listen, support, and help you navigate what you’re feeling - judgment-free.
💬 DM us to get connected. Your well-being matters.
12/19/2025
Yves gets real about s*x and the role PrEP plays in his life. Outside the spotlight, he’s deeply involved in supporting his community, working to build safe, stigma-free spaces where everyone can feel seen and protected. Stream now: UnfilteredNY.org https://www.instagram.com/the_yvesdropper/ # NYSDOH - New York State Health Department
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In 1993, Long Island Crisis Center started Pride for Youth at a time when support and outreach to LGBTQ youth on Long Island were virtually non-existent. Pride for Youth has grown to encompass multiple services addressing many of the needs of LGBTQ youth and their families.
Pride for Youth created the Coffeehouse program in 1995 – the first suburban coffeehouse for LGBTQ youth in the country.
We began airing public service announcements on MTV in the mid 90s – one of the first mass media outreach strategies for LGBTQ youth nationwide.
In 2001, Pride for Youth launched an action research project, which documented that 94% of Long Island students are exposed to homophobia in their schools and one in ten have been victimized because of their perceived s*xual orientation.
With the new millennium’s startling HIV resurgence among young gay and bis*xual men of color, Pride for Youth led the way to build a healthier generation of young people through its culturally-sensitive Young Men’s Program, initiated in 2003
Pride for Youth seeded and stewarded Gay-Straight Alliances in several high-need Nassau County school districts from 2004 through the present.
In 2006, working with corporate partners such as CMP Media, Pride for Youth launched an employment mentoring program for LGBTQ youth.
In 2009, transgender teens found their own place to share their specific concerns and build pride through Pride for Youth’s Trans Support Group, this group is later developed into TransAction.
In 2010, Pride for Youth launched the first and only chapter of Mpowerment on Long Island. The main objective of this program is to help young gay and bis*xual men stay HIV and STI-free in the midst of the ongoing epidemic. This group later became the MpowermentLI Project with locations in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
In 2014, “Pride for Parents Night” began as a monthly educational and supportive space for parents and adult family members of LGBTQ-identified youth to come together and learn how to best support their children.
A support group for young gay and bis*xual men, as well as transgender individuals living with HIV began in 2014. This group has developed into Mpower+, a space for individuals to speak openly about their status without the fear of stigma, and learn how to maintain their s*xual health.
Pride for Youth began collaborating with Northwell Health in 2013 in order to launch multiple s*xual health programs including in-house HIV testing, a comprehensive PrEP and PEP program, and the groundbreaking on-site s*xual health medical services offered through Project PUSH.
2018 – PFY: Linda Leonard Center opens in Deer Park offering PFY’s life-saving services in Suffolk County. The site opened in July 2018, housing Suffolk based MpowermentLI and MpowerVIDA programs along with PrEP/PEP, HIV Testing, STI Screening and Counseling services.
