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Are you a parent or caregiver of an LGBTQIA+ child?
Do you have questions, concerns, or need resources?

Come by for free, drop-in office hours with a clinician.

We offer:

• Help finding LGBTOIA+ affirming therapists, support groups, gender-affirming healthcare providers, and family services

• Guidance on documents and toolkits to support your child's coming out process or gender transition

• Referrals to local or national LGBTQIA+ resources

• Help to build confidence as an affirming parent or caregiver

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The clinician is available only to parents/caregiv of youth who participate in programs and services here at NAGLY or to parents who attend our Parents in Communication group.

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Mondays, 4:00-6:00 PM

 

If you have questions, contact Sarahz@nagly.org.

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1st & 3rd Saturday of each month, starting Saturday, September 2, from 2:30 to 3:30 PM

NAGLY Salem

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We are thrilled to announce an expressive arts movement program being offered to our Pre-K through elementary school-aged youth, along with their parents.

 

Rainbowdance® gathers children and adults for one hour to enhance self-regulation, self-esteem, and social empathy. Providing a symbolic journey into the world of nature and relationship, Rainbowdance® encourages the growth of empowered and self-nurturing children.

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No sign-ups or registration required. It's free!

 

NAGLY is proud to be partnering with Rainbowdance and the Boston Children's Foundation

 

Mondays, 3:30-8:30 PM

NAGLY Salem

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Drop-in Hours: Come hang out with friends or make new ones!

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Clubs: Join our Monday clubs, which start at 4:00 PM. No sign-ups needed. 

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Middle School Group: Join our weekly group meeting.  We have different activities every week. Starts at 6:30 PM.

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Counseling Services: Check in with our clinicians, whether it be for mental health support, for sexual assault, or relationship support. 

 

Are you a youth between the ages of 10 and 23?

 

Do you identify within the LGBTQIA+ community?

 

NAGLY is currently accepting art submissions for two creative art events happening this fall! 

 

1. We will be working on designing art for one of the electric boxes in Salem.

 

2. We will be holding an Art Gallery at NAGLY in November.

 

Must be age-appropriate and at a PG-13 level.

 

All art mediums are welcome!

 

If you are interested in submitting your artwork or have questions, please email Tony@nagly.org.

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We're so excited and grateful that NAGLY was awarded a 10-year, $450,000 grant from Cummings Foundation (that's $45,000/year). We couldn't be happier or prouder about all that it will mean for LGBTQIA+ youth.

 

What is even more remarkable is that, out of the 150 grant recipients this year, NAGLY was one of only 25 organizations to have their grant award elevated to a 10-year grant, rather than a 3-year award.

 

This grant gave NAGLY "The Best Pride Celebration Ever!"

 

Wednesdays, 12:00-4:00 PM

Salem Common 

Rain or Heat Location: NAGLY Salem

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We are proud to host Community Impact Projects in collaboration with the City of Salem.

 

LGBTQIA+ youth, ages 11-23, are welcome.

Benefits of Community Engagement:
• Cultivate individual and community identity
• Recover from grief or isolation
• Identify and build personal values
• Bolster sense of community belonging
• Promote service engagement
• Identify personal strengths and build resilience

 

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an alarming Request for Information (RFI) to attack the field of gender-affirming care as an “unfair and deceptive practice” and is now accepting public comments. 

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The general public has the opportunity to submit comments until Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.

 

Not sure what to write or want to leave a comment?  Click below for guidance and to get started.

Our Rainbows is a group for our youngest population, pre-K through elementary age, alongside a parent or guardian. The group now meets every Saturday from 2:30-4:00 PM.

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Stay tuned for even more great news for this group in the coming months!