LGBTQ+ Youth Programs in Maine

Creating Welcoming Communities for Queer and Trans Youth, Kids, and Teens With All Intersectional Identities

At OUT Maine, we have an ambitious goal: to create more welcoming and affirming communities for Maine’s diverse queer youth in all their intersectional identities by changing the very systems that serve them. LGBTQ+ youth face serious challenges, including sadness, depression, and risk of suicide. Providing support for genderqueer and nonbinary kids in Maine as well as for adults and professionals who serve as their social support, can help save lives. By supporting LGBTQ+ youth and their families, empowering queer youth in our Maine communities, and educating providers, we help create welcoming and affirming spaces needed by our LGBTQ+ population.

Teen LGBTQ+ Programs Support Mental Health & Build Welcoming Communities

25.7% of Maine teens identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning. That percentage is even higher — 40% — among teens in foster care. At OUT Maine, our rural, community-based, prevention-focused programming and training lifts up queer youth in Maine’s isolated and under-resourced regions and strives to create a strong safety net of supportive adults that can help make a difference in the lives of queer young people. With youth programs, LGBTQ+ programs for schools, and inclusivity training and support, OUT Maine helps build the confidence and life skills that help Maine’s queer youth thrive.

Reach out to find out more about Youth Programs, Training, and Consultations, or be part of our support network by Donating to OUT Maine.

PRIDE STORE

Pride Pop-Up Shop: Open May 10th-24th!

This year we have the official OUT Maine cap (in 10 colors!) and a Pawsome Pride Bandana for your furry friends!

Kits for Public Spaces

Posters, flyers, brochures for schools, libraries, offices, etc.

Rockland, ME Hannaford Community Bag Program

For every Community Bag sold at the Rockland, Maine Hannaford during the month of June, $1 will be donated to OUT Maine.

Maine Coast PRIDE Coffee

**Available seasonally** A smooth, sweet dark roast that recalls those tranquil Maine mornings. Available at Rock City Cafe 316 Main Street, Rockland, Maine. 10% of all sales will go to benefit OUT Maine.

Nonesuch Knots

10% of "red heart" items sold are donated to OUT Maine programs.

Pride Flags

Flags For Good is offering a 10% discount to first-time customers who purchase a flag using this promotal link: https://flagsforgood.com/discount/OUTMAINE.

hello hello books

hello hello books has curated a list of OUT Maine's recommended reading by grade level on their website! The bookstore also fundraises for OUT Maine's Read the Rainbow program.

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8 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

by Maura Oakes | May 1, 2024 | General, Parents

1. Learn about early signs of mental illnessWhile all diagnoses have different symptoms it would be helpful for you to be aware of these common adolescent/adult warning signs: Excessive worrying or fear, Feeling excessively sad or low Confused thinking or problems...