🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️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.
01/30/2026
Catherine O’Hara reminded us what unconditional love can look like 💛
In a 2020 interview with The Advocate, O’Hara spoke about Moira Rose’s unquestioning acceptance of her son David on Schitt’s Creek - a portrayal that resonated deeply with LGBTQ+ people and their families. That kind of love, free of judgment and rooted in pride, can make a world of difference.
If you have an LGBTQ+ young person in your life, Pride for Parents meets twice a month to offer nonjudgmental support for parents and adult family members of LGBTQ+ young folx. You’re not alone - and neither are they.
It's Do or Die. Wear your Sunday bests and find the love of the night, maybe two if you’re lucky Share your joy and gloom over love and feast on the memories of departed loves.
It's a ghoulish night for our single baes LGBTQ+ 21+ so do your worst !!!!
NuBar (47 Boundary Ave. Farmingdale) February 13th 8pm. We’ll be offering free HIV and Syphilis testing, free PEP and PrEP screenings, and free condoms and l**e.
01/28/2026
Indetectable = Intransferible. Tomando Mis Medicamientos para el VIH Segun Lo Recetado, He Alcanzado un estado Indetectable.
01/26/2026
🚨 Weather Update 🚨
Due to today’s weather conditions, PFY’s Nassau & Suffolk locations are closed today. All programs and services will resume tomorrow.
Your safety matters 💜
If you’re in crisis and need immediate support, Island Crisis Center’s 24/7 hotline is available at (516) 679-1111.
Think you may have been exposed to HIV and need PEP? Please go to your local emergency room as soon as possible.
Stay safe and warm - we’ll see you tomorrow ❄️✨
. 🚨 Actualización por el clima 🚨
Debido a las condiciones del tiempo, las sedes de PFY en Nassau y Suffolk estarán cerradas hoy. Todos los programas y servicios se reanudarán mañana.
Tu seguridad es importante 💜
Si estás en crisis y necesitas apoyo inmediato, la línea directa 24/7 de Island Crisis Center está disponible al (516) 679-1111.
¿Crees que pudiste haber estado expuestx al VIH y necesitas PEP? Acude a la sala de emergencias más cercana lo antes posible.
SAVE THE DATE! PFY's Annual Pride Gala will be Thursday, June 4th at Westbury Manor and we cannot wait to celebrate with you! Mark your calendar now and keep an eye out for more details to come soon!
01/23/2026
Mpox is preventable when you take the correct precautions. See to your primary care physician to get checked and recommended the correct preventive treatments. Stay safe and stay protected.
Be you and know your status today. We offer free testing throughout the week. Come by our offices Mon-Thurs 11:00am-7:00pm and Friday 11:00am-9:00pm.
01/22/2026
It's Do or Die. Wear your Sunday bests and find the love of the night, maybe two if you’re lucky!
Share your joy and gloom over love and feast on the memories of departed loves.
It's a ghoulish night for our single baes LGBTQ+ 21+ so do your worst!!!!
NuBar (47 Boundary Ave. Farmingdale) February 13th 8pm. We’ll be offering free HIV and Syphilis testing, free PEP and PrEP screenings, and free condoms and l**e.
01/19/2026
Diversity is our greatest strength and today marks the birth of a truly great leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: who’s speeches and presence mark history with an indelible ink that many reference to this day. With gratitude, we are thankful for the clarity, articulation, and action that has brought light to national and international humanitarian struggles. Human rights are inextinguishable and respect is intrinsic. Wishing you all a reflective Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
01/19/2026
Twelve state attorneys general, led by NY Attorney General Letitia James, are suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, challenging a federal policy that would allow discrimination against transgender and intersex people in healthcare.
As attacks on LGBTQ+ rights continue nationwide, access to affirming support is more important than ever. PFY offers free, confidential programs and services for LGBTQ+ folx of all ages in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens - because everyone deserves care, dignity, and community.
Are you struggling or needing extra support during this difficult political time? PFY offers free and confidential counseling and has NO WAIT LIST! Call (516) 679-9000 to get signed up!
After hours and in crisis? Call (516) 679-1111 24/7 to speak to a crisis counselor.
The group is led by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
01/19/2026
Last week, the YHA Peers attended their Training Marathon Day where they learned about various topics including HIV/STI, outreach, communication skills, and all things PFY 📝 The YHA Peers are here to link you to our various programs and services 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ DM us to get connected to a Peer today 🫶
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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.
