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  • About
    • Mission Statement
      • Our Mission – Compass’ mission is to engage, empower and enrich the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people and those impacted by HIV and AIDS.
        • Nuestra Misión – Conectar, empoderar y enriquecer la vida de las personas lebianas, gays, bisexuales, transgeneros y queer (LGTBQ) y la de todos aquellos que han sido impactados por el VIH y el SIDA.
    • The Center
      • Our Building – Our center is located in Downtown Lake Worth Beach, Florida. We offer a number of services for our community and allies including meeting space, computers, and a library. Contact us to schedule a tour.
      • Volunteers – We are grateful for our volunteers and need different types of help at different times of the year. Click above to fill out our volunteer application.
    • Contact Us
      • We Want to Hear from You – Phone: 561.533.9699 Email: Compass@CompassGLCC.com 201 North Dixie Hwy | Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
      • The SMART Ride – November 17 & 18, 2023
      • World AIDS Day – December 1, 2023
      • Palm Beach Pride – March 23 & 24, 2024
    • Events
      • The SMART Ride
      • Cocktails for Compass
      • World AIDS Day
      • The Legacy Project
      • Palm Beach Pride
      • Miss Palm Beach Pride Pageant
      • Stonewall Ball
    • Signature Events
      • Palm Beach Pride – Palm Beach Pride is a two day, family and pet friendly festival that takes place in Bryant Park, Lake Worth Beach, FL on the last full weekend in March.
      • Stonewall Ball – The Stonewall Ball is the PREMIERE LGBTQ+ event in Pride Month. The Ball takes place on the last Saturday of June at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium.
      • Cocktails for Compass – Cocktails for Compass is our annual, invite only cocktail party at Club Colette on the Island of Palm Beach.
  • Youth Program
    • Youth Events
      • Youth Equality Prom – A free prom for all high school aged youth in Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas. Come as your authentic selves!
      • Legacy Project – The Compass/Palm Beach Dramaworks intergenerational story telling projects that highlights the stories of LGBTQ+ pioneers in Palm Beach County.
    • Youth Group Schedules
      • Meetings at Compass

        Monday

        The Compass Youth Group for LGBTQ+ teens and allies ages 14-18. 5pm-7pm

        Tuesday

        All Tea, No Shade Therapy Group is a closed group for youth ages 18-22. 5pm-7pm

        Wednesday

        The Compass Youth Group for LGBTQ+ teens and allies age 11-13. 5pm-7pm

        Thursday

        All Tea, No Shade Therapy Group is a closed group for youth ages 14-17. 5pm-7pm

        Friday

        Social Support group for transgender identifying youth ages 11-18. 5pm-7pm

    • Youth Groups
      • Youth Social and Support Groups – The schedule is on the right, but click here for more detailed information.
      • Proud Parent Group – This educational group is for the families of LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. Resources including medical doctors and therapists are provided to answer questions.
      • Authentically YOUth – This educational group is for the families of transgender youth. Resources including medical doctors and therapists are provided to answer questions.
      • All Tea, No Shade Therapy Group – A group for those youth who could benefit from talking to their peers in a facilitated setting led by licensed therapists.
  • Mental Health
    • We Are Here to Help
      • Our Staff – Our Mental Health staff consists of a number of dedicated mental health professionals who seek to help support you and your needs. Click the link above to earn more about them.
      • Internship Opportunities – The Compass Mental Health program is committed to supporting incoming mental health professionals dedicated to serving the needs of the LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV. Each year we accept a small number of registered interns as part of the mental health team. Interns receive individual and group supervision, training, and the opportunity to utilize and deepen their skills in service of the LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV.
    • Mental Health Services
      • Individual & Relationship Counseling – Our team of licenced and registered intern therapists at Compass provides individual and relationship counseling with a focus on supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community.
      • Youth Mental Health – LGBTQ+ identifying youth face unique challenges. Our youth department provides an extensive number of support groups and youth services including therapy.
      • Support & Therapy Groups – Leaders and mentors from within the LGBTQ+ community lead support groups at Compass. Compass offers therapy groups based on community need, led by licensed therapists or supervised registered interns.
      • Insurance and Fees – Click here for more information on insurance and fees.
    • Resources
      • Mental Health Collaborative – The LGBTQ+ Mental Health Collaborative is a group of professionals within Palm Beach County who provide individual and relationship counseling services. The therapists who are listed on this site are licensed mental health professionals who are collaborating to assist Compass in providing affordable counseling to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community in South Florida.
      • Professional Development – The Compass Mental Health Department can provide training to mental health professionals who are looking to understand LGBTQ+ issues related to mental health. This information is crucial to understanding the unique challenges the community faces as it relates to your client’s personal, emotional and professional health and well being.
      • Mental Health Organizations – Click here for links to outside organizations that can help.
  • HIV Services
    • HIV Prevention
      • Outreach – Can’t make it to Compass? Find out where we’ll be in the community for testing or at tabling at events.
      • Safer Sex Kits – Safe sex is smart sex! Get your Safer Sex Kits at the center for free. No questions asked.
      • Know Your Status! – The best way to treat HIV is to never get it in the first place! Compass provides free, rapid HIV testing to anyone who wants it. Click below for more information.
      • Compass Testing Hours 9_29_2022
    • Health Services
      • Case Management – For 35 years Compass has served the community by providing vital case management services to those living with HIV/AIDS. Click the links below and watch the video for more information.
      • A History of Service – Compass’ origins started in 1988 when it was awarded a Center for Disease Control (CDC) four-year grant to provide HIV testing and education as the Stop AIDS Project of South Florida. 35 years later, we still provide life saving services for the people of Palm Beach County. If you, or someone you know needs our services, please call 561.533.9699.
    • CAN Community Health Clinic
      • CAN Health Clinic – Compass has partnered with CAN Community Health to bring a full service health clinic to Lake Worth Beach. For more information on the offerings of the clinic, please click below.
      • PrEP
      • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
      • CAN+PARTNER-Compass
  • Groups
    • Support Groups
      • Coming Out – Advice and support to help those who are coming out.
      • Gender Support Group – Group that offers advice and guidance for people who are struggling with their gender identity. For ages 18+.
      • Non-Binary Support Group – Group that offers advice and guidance for people who identify as non-binary. For ages 18+.
      • Positive Connection – Group for and about HIV+ Men. An opportunity for men to get together, learn and support each other.
      • Good Orderly AA – Support that is dedicated for individuals who are recovering from alcoholism. For LGBTQ+ people and allies.
      • Trans Masculine Support Group – This group focuses on the needs of those who identify on the trans masculine spectrum.
    • Social Groups
      • Entourage – Compass Entourage is a community for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ (ages 18-30) who want to have fun, socialize, form relationships, and build a stronger community in which to work, live, and play.
      • Coffee Clatch – Coffee Clatch at Compass is a social group focusing on the mature LGBT+ community in Palm Beach County, with the intent of providing an enjoyable environment for meeting friends, discussing interesting topics, and engaging in community projects.
      • Out and About – An inclusive group for all LGBTQ+ women to get outside together. This group meets the first Saturday of the month.
      • Entourage
    • Youth Program
      • Proud Parent – For the parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Parents share stories and ways to support their families and each other.
      • Authentically YOUth – This educational group is for the families of transgender youth. Resources including medical doctors and therapists are provided to answer questions.
      • All Tea, No Shade Therapy Group – A group for those youth who could benefit from talking to their peers in a facilitated setting led by licensed therapists.
  • Business Alliance
    • Pride Business Alliance
      • The Alliance – The Pride Business Alliance is the largest group of LGBTQ+ and Ally owned businesses in Palm Beach County. Click here for more information.
      • Join the Alliance – If you would like to network yourself or your business, the Pride Business Alliance provides a chance for you to reach the LGBTQ+ Community of Palm Beach County!
      • Our Business Directory – Click here to search active members of the alliance.
      • Business Response to AIDS – Compass works in collaboration with the State of Florida, Department of Health’s Business Responds to AIDS (BRTA) program in a public/private partnership that promotes the involvement of businesses in HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, education, and mobilization.
    • The Compass Pride Directory
      • Online Pride Directory (Printed Guide) – We have physical copies of our annual Pride Directory at the Center. If you’d like to peruse the digital copy, click here.
      • 2023_4 Pride Directory Cover Final
    • Our Next Social
      • Drive Shack- West Palm Beach
        November 15, 2023 - 1710 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
  • Education
    • LGBTQ+ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Trainings
      • Introduction to the Diversity of the LGBTQ+ Community – In this 3 hour training, we define Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, and How to Be an Effective Ally. This training satisfies federal grant requirements on these topics.
      • Education leads to understanding
    • Additional Services and Trainings
      • Consulting – The experts at Compass can work with you and your organization to help you enact policies and procedures that are inclusive to LGBTQ+ people. Contact us for more information.
      • Custom Trainings – If you don’t see what you need on the list below, please contact us to discuss how Compass can develop a training that meets the needs of your organization.
      • Rainbow Playful Pride Facts List Instagram PostTopical Trainings – 60-90 minute trainings are available on the above topics.
    • Schedule a Training
      • Training Request Form – Click here to fill out our training request form and to schedule one of our trainings!
      • Pricing and Availability – Click here for details on our pricing options for our trainings.
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Our Mission

Compass' mission is to engage, empower and enrich the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people and those impacted by HIV and AIDS.

Nuestra Misión

Conectar, empoderar y enriquecer la vida de las personas lebianas, gays, bisexuales, transgeneros y queer (LGTBQ) y la de todos aquellos que han sido impactados por el VIH y el SIDA.

Contact Us

Phone: (561) 533-9699
Email: Compass@CompassLGBTQ.com

Address:
201 North Dixie Hwy
Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460

We Are a 501(c)3

Contributions benefit Compass, Inc., a not-for-profit tax-exempt organization. A copy of the official registration and financial information of Compass, Inc, CH4727, may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7352 within the state of Florida, or at www.FreshFromFlorida.com/divisions-offices/consumer-services. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Compass, Inc. Receives 100% of each contribution.

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