🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️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.
03/01/2026
HOOKUPS happen. Let’s talk about it. 👀🔥
S*x should feel good - physically and mentally. That means protecting your health, your partners, and your peace.
Whether you’re single, dating, partnered, or just vibing - knowing your status is power. Testing isn’t about shame. It’s about confidence. It’s about care. It’s about community.
Ready to get tested?
📩 DM us
🖥 Submit the form on our website
🚶🏽 Walk in Monday–Friday
🚐 Mobile testing is available in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens through our Out & About Mobile Testing Program - we can come to you discreetly in your community.
No judgment. No pressure. Just real support.
Stay sexy. Stay safe. Stay informed. 💛
*xPositive
03/01/2026
Protecting the dolls means investing in trans women and transfeminine people.
It means hiring us, paying us fairly, amplifying our voices, and making space at every table.
It means safety, healthcare, housing, leadership, and joy.
If you say “protect the dolls,” make sure your actions match. 💅🏾✨
Protection is policy.
Protection is pay equity.
Protection is opportunity.
Protection is respect.
And if you’re looking for community?
meets every Wednesday from 5PM–9PM at PFY’s Nassau location and is open to trans women and trans femmes ages 18–45.
DM us for more info. 💖
02/28/2026
When Benedict Bridgerton said he’s been with men too and the room went silent like bisexuality just entered the chat 👀✨
Bi men in “straight-passing” relationships are still bi.
Representation matters because erasure is loud - and we’re not doing that anymore.
Normalize:
💜 Fluidity
💜 Honesty
💜 Not shrinking yourself to make other people comfortable
Are you gay, bi, q***r, or on the DL?
Pull up to MpowermentLI - Nassau every Wednesday & Suffolk every Thursday, 5PM–9PM (ages 17–30).
Community. Conversations. No erasure.
02/27/2026
🔥 We’re Hiring - Join the Movement at PFY 🔥
Our community deserves spaces built by us, for us. If you’re LGBTQ+, especially bilingual (English/Español), QTPOC, we need you at the table. 🏳️🌈✨
🤝 Allies are always welcome - we truly can’t do this work without you.
We’re filling roles immediately and looking for passionate folx ready to make a real, lasting impact in the lives of LGBTQ+ people across Long Island.
💬 ¿Hablas español?
Your voice matters. Your lived experience matters. Nuestra comunidad te necesita.
This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to show up for our community, make an impact on LGBTQ+ health, and build something powerful together.
📢 Apply now.
📩 Share with someone who should see this.
💥 Step into your purpose.
02/24/2026
❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Due to today’s weather conditions, all PFY sites will be closed to ensure the safety of our community and staff.
We plan to re-open tomorrow and resume regular hours. We’ll share any updates right here if anything changes.
Wishing everyone warmth, safety, and care today. 💙
02/23/2026
🔥 Moving in Unity – This Saturday! 🔥
Open to gay, bi, & q***r men 17–30. Out or on the DL - everyone’s welcome!
🆓 HIV & Syphilis Testing
🆓 PrEP & PEP Screenings
🚌 Train/bus reimbursement + Nassau County van rides
Move, connect, and vibe with your community.
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🔥 Moviéndonos en Unidad – ¡Este sábado! 🔥
Abierto a hombres gay, bi y q***r de 17 a 30 años. ¿No estás fuera del clóset o en secreto? ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
🎵 Calentamiento | Coreografía | Jam de baile libre
📍 2050 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, NY | 6–10PM
🆓 Pruebas de VIH y sífilis
🆓 Exámenes de PrEP y PEP
🚌 Reembolso de tren/autobús + transporte en van desde los pueblos del condado de Nassau
Muévete, conéctate y vibra con tu comunidad.
02/23/2026
Due to the blizzard, PFY’s sites will be closed today to help ensure the safety of our community and staff. ❄️
We’re holding everyone in care during this storm and wishing you warmth, safety, and protection wherever today takes you.
Please keep an eye on our social media for updates about tomorrow’s schedule and reopening information.
02/22/2026
History made. Visibility matters. 🏳️🌈❄️
A record 49 openly LGBTQ+ athletes competed at the 2026 Winter Olympics - including Team USA’s first publicly out LGBTQ+ women’s figure skater. Representation on the world stage sends a powerful message to every young person watching: you belong here.
At PFY, we’re proud to stand with LGBTQ+ athletes and communities on Long Island and beyond - because when we show up authentically, we all win. 💙
If you’re looking to access LGBTQ+ affirming programs, HIV prevention services, or support, DM us. We’re here for you.
02/20/2026
PRIDE WITH PURPOSE: A Benefit for PFY & the LGBTQ+ Community is coming to Westbury Manor on June 4th - and this is more than a celebration. It’s a powerful night to stand up for LGBTQ+ folx and raise critical funds for life-saving services at a time when it matters more than ever.
✨ Celebrate Pride - and show up for a community that deserves safety, dignity, and joy.
✨ Help fund affirming, life-saving services that connect people to care when they need it most.
✨ Invest in HIV prevention, education, and support that strengthens our entire community.
✨ Party with purpose in a room full of resilience, love, and collective power.
🎟 EARLY BIRD tickets are available NOW through March 20th - grab them before prices go up!
Let’s raise funds. Let’s raise our voices. Let’s raise each other up. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
02/20/2026
When someone walks through our doors and hears their first language, something shifts.
Shoulders drop.
Trust builds.
Care becomes possible.
We’re hiring bilingual team members to expand access to HIV prevention, mental health services and social programs for LGBTQ+ folx across Long Island.
Here your language isn’t just a skill.
It’s a bridge. It’s dignity. It’s access.
Ready to turn it into impact? Apply today.
02/16/2026
❤️🐶 Valentine’s Day at Coffeehouse! Love how many of us wrote and spoke about how grateful we are for our dogs! Coffeehouse meets on Fridays 7pm-11:30pm in both Bellmore (Nassau) and Deer Park (Suffolk) DM us for more info 🐶❤️
02/14/2026
Undetectable = Untransmittable. Period.
When someone living with HIV takes their medication as prescribed and reaches an undetectable viral load, they can’t transmit HIV to their sexual partners. That’s not a slogan - that’s science.
And the sooner you’re connected to care, the better for your health! Early treatment helps protect your immune system, supports long-term wellness, and allows you to live a full, healthy life.
Treatment is prevention. Knowledge is power. And people living with HIV deserve dignity, respect, and accurate information.
Want to learn more about U=U, get tested, or connect to care? We’re here 💛 DM us to get connected!
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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 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 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 bisexual 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 bisexual 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 sexual health.
Pride for Youth began collaborating with Northwell Health in 2013 in order to launch multiple sexual health programs including in-house HIV testing, a comprehensive PrEP and PEP program, and the groundbreaking on-site sexual 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.
