Trevor Project Ally Training

Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center is dedicated to the safety and well-being of all our community members including our youth population. We believe it takes a village to understand, acknowledge and protect. We’re partnering with The Trevor Project to help us and our community be better allies for our youth with this free community ally training.

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide information and support to queer and trans young people 24/7, all year round.

Training for Adult Allies for LGBTQ+ Youth

This cultural competency training is designed to create dialogue around being an adult ally for LGBTQ+ youth by informing participants about common terminology, the “coming out” process and challenges at home, in school and the community.

What You Will Learn

• Through activities, participants are encouraged to explore their biases, build knowledge and develop empathy. Participants will be able to:Discuss the services offered by The Trevor Project and how youth can access them
• Describe what it means to be an ally
• Describe various terminology related to LGBTQ+ communities
• Identify unique challenges facing LGBTQ+ people
• Identify ways to create safer and more supportive environments for LGBTQ+ people
• Identify ways to combat bias in yourself and your community by developing cultural awareness and sensitivity