🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️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.
12/16/2025
Join us throughout the month of December for various group events!
TransAction is a supportive space for individuals ages 15-30 who identify as , , or questioning.
TransAction is every Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm!
Stop by our Bellmore location (2050 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, NY)
Need a ride? We offer free van transportation for Hempstead, Uniondale, Roosevelt, Westbury, Baldwin, and Freeport!
Free and confidential HIV testing and travel reimbursement will be available!
Contact Zee for more info at zgordon@liccpfy.org
12/16/2025
We want you!! To join our team, and ring in the New Year with a bang‼️ See more details online!!
12/14/2025
Although we have faced many setbacks and disappointments with HIV research and ART funding cuts, we have triumphed and created new networks with local agencies and community partners. Our resilience helps us adapt to unforeseen changes, and community allows us to rise in collaboration. If you have the ability to donate your time, share posts about our community, donate financially, or use our services. You can make a difference to help combat HIV stigma and HIV statistics.
You might not know how much your presence and support can make in someone's life.
HIV is not a death sentence. Please come to our offices for free HIV and syphilis testing 11-7 during the week and extended hours on Fridays.
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Aunque hemos enfrentado muchos contratiempos y decepciones con la investigación del VIH y los recortes en la financiación de la TAR, hemos triunfado y creado nuevas redes con agencias locales y socios comunitarios. Nuestra resiliencia nos ayuda a adaptarnos a cambios imprevistos, y la comunidad nos permite levantarnos en colaboración. Si tienes la capacidad de donar tu tiempo, compartir publicaciones sobre nuestra comunidad, donar económicamente o utilizar nuestros servicios. Puedes hacer la diferencia para ayudar a combatir el estigma del VIH y las estadísticas del VIH.
Puede que no sepas cuánto puede significar tu presencia y apoyo en la vida de alguien.
El VIH no es una sentencia de muerte. Por favor, venga a nuestras oficinas para hacerse pruebas gratuitas de VIH y sífilis de 11 a 7 durante la semana y con horarios extendidos los viernes.
12/12/2025
We'll be back at 3pm for HIV and Syphilis testing today!
12/11/2025
We will resume HIV and syphilis testing services this afternoon at 2:00pm. See you soon!!
Our services are always free all the time.
12/10/2025
We all deserve respect no matter our gender, s*x, race, orientation or HIV status. If you are interested in meeting your peers, be sure to join our groups throughout the week, check out , and
We are all deserving of a world that makes us feel safe and respects our dignity. Human Rights Day is meant to highlight and recognize the intrinsic value and dignity of human life across the planet. Cherish the best of things.
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Todos merecemos respeto sin importar nuestro género, s*xo, raza, orientación u estado de VIH. Si estás interesado en conocer a tus compañeros, asegúrate de unirte a nuestros grupos durante la semana, revisa , y .
Todos merecemos un mundo que nos haga sentir seguros y respete nuestra dignidad. El Día de los Derechos Humanos está destinado a resaltar y reconocer el valor intrínseco y la dignidad de la vida humana en todo el planeta. Valora lo mejor de las cosas.
12/10/2025
We are looking for someone like you to join our team! Join our affirming organization and serve your LGbTqiA community. Get a clear picture of what our expectations are on our website!!!
12/09/2025
Pick your fav Holiday door! We want to crown our winner this week, so repost your fav, vote in our Insta Story or comment below. Who was the jolliest? Who was the meanest? Who took your breath away?
12/09/2025
A generous donation that came through last month!!! We are so grateful for the support! Come through to our Locations in Suffolk and Nassau counties to gain access to your food pantry goodies!
12/08/2025
🏳️🌈PFY IS HIRING! Join Our Team in Nassau & Suffolk 🏳️⚧️
PFY is excited to announce that we’re hiring for multiple positions across our Nassau and Suffolk locations! We’re looking for passionate, dedicated, community-centered individuals who want to make a real impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ Long Islanders.
At PFY, our team works every day to reduce the impact of the social determinants of health - including social isolation, transportation, housing, access to healthcare, and more. Our staff are s*x-positive leaders committed to helping end the HIV epidemic across Long Island, and we’re ready to welcome the next generation of leaders to join us.
✨ Interested?
Full job descriptions, salary ranges, and application instructions are available at:
liccpfy.org/about/employment
Q***r, trans, folx of color, and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply!
Come be part of a team that uplifts, empowers, and creates lasting change. 💜 ***r
12/08/2025
Pan Romantic Day & Pan Sexual Pride Day. Everyone has a status no matter who you like or how you play. Get connected to our Free HIV and Syphilis testing services.
Stay warm. Stay protected
12/05/2025
📣 Testing Services Update (Nassau & Suffolk)
Our Nassau testing services will open today at a delayed start time of 12:30pm.
Walk-ins are welcome from 12:30pm–9pm at our Nassau location.
If you need to get tested earlier, our Suffolk location is open from 11am–9pm with no wait. Come through and update your status!
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📣 Actualización de Servicios de Pruebas (Nassau y Suffolk)
Nuestros servicios de pruebas en Nassau abrirán hoy con un inicio retrasado a las 12:30pm.
Aceptamos visitas sin cita de 12:30pm a 9pm en nuestra ubicación de Nassau.
Si necesitas hacerte la prueba más temprano, nuestra ubicación en Suffolk está abierta de 11am a 9pm sin tiempo de espera. ¡Pasa y actualiza tu estado!
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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.
