The GLYS Youth Support Group provides gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning teens (ages 13-18) and their supportive friends a safe place to meet and talk with each other. Teens from Rochester and the SE Minnesota area are welcome. We sometimes have speakers talking about issues that concern us, and occasionally plan fun, social activities. Meetings take place in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental atmosphere with adult facilitators. We meet on Thursday evenings from 5-7 PM at 1500 First Avenue NE.

Community Education

GLYS offers resources, speakers, and workshops for individuals and groups interested in learning more about the needs and issues facing LGBT youth. We have worked with teachers, counselors, churches, social services agencies, and community organizations. The GLYS Speakers Bureau includes LGBT teens, parents of LGBT children, adult members of the LGBT community, and youth-serving professionals. Presentations and training events are designed to meet the needs and goals of each audience. For more information, please contact us.

AIDS Information

professionalaidsnetwork@charter.net - Professional AIDS Network's purpose is to provide support to those living with HIV/AIDS as well as education to health, social Services and other professionals in Southeastern Minnesota.

GLYS Resource Library

The GLYS office houses a lending library of books, videos, and other resources. Books include fiction and nonfiction works of interest to teens and books for adults about understanding and working with LGBT youth. Videos cover a range of topics, suitable for all audiences. Books are loaned at no charge -- a deposit is required for videos.