Hatch Youth serves LGBTQIA+ youth ages 7 to 25 through drop-in social groups, in-school support groups, case management and, in an effort to end LGBTQ homelessness in Houston, the Youth Rapid Re-Housing program, which provides rental assistance in safe, affirming housing for up to 18 months.
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Hatch Youth is dedicated to empowering LGBTQ youth to become responsible citizens
and positive contributors to society by:
Providing a safe, affirming social environment for LGBTQ youth.
Providing education on health issues such as HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections, (STI’s) drug and alcohol abuse, and suicide prevention.
To host a variety of helpful and affirming programs for LGBTQ youth.
Offering role models and peer support.
Sponsoring educational and community outreach opportunities on issues and problems affecting LGBTQ youth for school counselors, teachers, administrators, mental health and medical professionals, social service, and law enforcement organizations.