| Hello Kaleidoscope Community!
We hope you’re all having a safe and happy January!
As we head into a new year of programming, we are so thankful to our volunteers in 2023 who have helped keep our events going strong! Want to join us as a volunteer for 2024? Read our blog post below and find out how you can get involved
As always, we invite you to follow us on social media and keep current on our clubs and groups, as well as special events. Please comment, share, and tag your friends, as we celebrate all things LGBTQIA+ on Instagram @kaleidoscopelgbtq, and follow us on Facebook at KaleidoscopeLGBTQ.
With Pride,
The Kaleidoscope Team |
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Jay Baldwin, Program Director
They, them, theirs pronouns
jbaldwin@thehelpgroup.org |
Laurie Stephens, Ph.D. PSY 18520 Sr. Director, Autism & LGBTQ+ Programs
She, Her, Hers pronouns
lstephens@thehelpgroup.org |
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* For general inquiries, contact us at kaleidoscope@thehelpgroup.org. |
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Can you believe it’s 2024? As we head into a new year, our Kaleidoscope team is reflecting back on all the wonderful experiences we had serving our LGBTQ+ youth and engaging with the broader LGBTQ+ and allied community and are excited to look ahead to 2024!
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Upcoming LGBTQIA+ Events, Services & More
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“Palentine’s” Day Party for LGBTQ+ Youth (Ages 11-17)
Friday, February 16th | 6:00-8:00 pm PT
Come celebrate a spin on Valentine’s day at our annual “Palentine’s” Day Party, an event meant to celebrate friendship, chosen family and self-care. Come join us for an evening of arts and crafts, games, and a pizza dinner. LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 11-17 welcome to attend. Exact location will be sent out after registration.
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New Parent Group Forming
Winter 2023
Starting in February 2023, we will be offering a new therapeutic Parent Education Group for parents of LGBTQ+ and autistic teens. This clinically focused parent group is a 6-week series facilitated by Kaleidoscope psychologist Jess Furrer. Email us to set up an intake.
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Mental Health Services
Kaleidoscope offers individual & group therapy as well as psychiatric care in a safe & affirming environment at affordable rates. We accept insurance, Medi-cal, and offer sliding-scale rates based upon annual income.
CONTACT US
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Individual Coaching
Coaching available for LGBTQIA+ youth & young adults who need assistance with identifying goals, taking next steps, & establishing healthy connections in community settings.
CONTACT US
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Training & Presentations
We offer training, education & presentations to parents, administrators, and the community to provide LGBTQIA+ youth with the affirming support that they need to thrive.
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In case you missed it….
What To Do When The Sticker Chart Doesn’t Work
This presentation offers parents, teachers and therapists a template based on brain function and behavior to use to better manage upsets after one is backed into the corner of “this chart is making things worse!”
WATCH NOW
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ABOUT THE HELP GROUP’S KALEIDOSCOPE:
The Help Group offers innovative, educational, therapeutic, residential, community and vocational advocacy and support to empower children and young adults to live with dignity, hope, opportunity, and love. Kaleidoscope, a specialized program of The Help Group, is dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ youth and young adults to realize their unique and full potential. Through a focus on mental health services, family training and support, strong social connections, allyship development, and obtaining essential life and coping skills, Kaleidoscope strives to pave the way for self-acceptance, family understanding, and community support to build confidence, resilience and provide the care needed for LGBTQ+ individuals to thrive.
For more information, please visit:
www.thehelpgroup.org
www.kaleidoscopelgbtq.org
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