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.
Compass Equality Prom
The Youth Drop In Center
Compass’ Youth Drop-In Center is for youth
ages 11-18.
It’s a safe space to hang out, use computers, talk about the issues that matter to you,
engage with mentors and connect with your peers.
Drop in hours:
Monday - Friday 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Youth Social Groups & Group Therapy Schedule
Monday
The Compass Youth Group for teens ages 14-18.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
All Tea, No Shade Therapy Group is a closed group for youth ages 14-17.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
All Tea, No Shade Therapy Group is a closed group for youth ages 18-22.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
The Compass Youth Group for teens age 11-13.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday
Social Support group for gender diverse youth.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
*Individual Therapy is also available for no charge.
Email [email protected]
for more information.
Additional Youth Services
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.
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
Compass & Palm Beach Dramaworks present The Legacy Project. The project is an intergenerational story telling project in which LGBTQ leaders and trailblazers were interviewed by LGBTQ Youth. The Legacy Project is presented at Palm Beach Dramaworks and features a mix of live performance and digital stories projected to the audience.
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.
The After Slay
This social group is for youth aged 14 - 18 to create and explore Ballroom Culture. Meets on select Fridays from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. For more information on location and other details, please email [email protected]