The Compass Youth Program
For over three decades, Compass has provided a safe space for youth in Palm Beach County. Compass provides social support, community service, arts & cultural activities, educational, and leadership opportunities.
We strive to ensure all youth in Palm Beach County are safe from discrimination and harassment, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression. Thousands of youth and their families have accessed services through our Youth program since its inception, making it one of the longest running and largest youth programs in the southeast United States.
Youth Groups at Compass
Monday
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Compass Youth Group for teens ages 14-18.
Wednesday
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Compass Youth Group for teens age 11-13.
Friday
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Social Support group for gender diverse youth age 11-18.
Youth Groups in the Community
Check out our new partner locations hosting Youth Social Groups for LGBTQ+ youth ages 12-18.
Monday 4:00-5:00 PM
Wellington Community Center
12150 Forest Hill Blvd,
Wellington, FL 33414
Tuesday 4:00-5:00 PM
Belle Glade Library
725 NW 4th St,
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Wednesday 3:00-4:00 PM
Jupiter Branch Library
705 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458
Additional Youth Services
For further details on how you can contribute to our Youth & Family programs,
please reach out to [email protected].
Proud Parent Support Group
A peer lead, social/support group for the parents of LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on the 2nd Wednesday and 4th Monday from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
Authentically YOUth
A social/support group for transgender children ages 3-11 and their families on the 2nd Saturday of the month. 10:00 am -11:30 am
The After Slay
This social group is for youth aged 11 - 18 to create and explore Ballroom Culture. Meets on select Fridays from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. For more information on location and other details, please email [email protected]
Legacy Project
Compass and Palm Beach Dramaworks present The Legacy Project—an intergenerational storytelling experience where LGBTQ youth interview community leaders. The event features live performances and digital stories at Palm Beach Dramaworks.
Equality Prom
The Equality Prom is an inclusive dance for LGBTQ high school students to celebrate and honor their diversity. Youth may dress in whatever gender expression with which they self-identify and dance with whomever they like. Equality Prom is free to attend, which is made possible by fundraising efforts of the Youth Prom Committee and generous donations from the community.
Lavender Graduation
Our annual graduation ceremony is a celebration of the academic achievements and community contributions of our Compass youth group members.