Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL)
SMYAL (Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders) supports and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the Washington, DC, metropolitan region. Through youth leadership, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills, and engage their peers and community through service and advocacy. The League also offers medical services for HIV Testing, counseling and referrals, as well as support and discussion groups,
(202) 546 - 5940 (Voice)
Sexual Health Services
SMYAL offers several sexual health services.
Services include:
• Condom distribution
• STI screenings
• HIV testing
• PrEP and PEP referrals
Service Category:
Health
Sex Education
Disease Screening
Sexual & Reproductive Health
STD/STI Treatment & Prevention
SMYAL Clinical Services
SMYAL aids in removing barriers for LGBTQ+ youth looking for therapists and other counselors.
Individual Therapy
Group Sessions
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Sound Healing
Mindfullness
Service Category:
Health
Counseling
Specialized Therapy
Mental Health Care
Service Eligibility:
Sexuality
LGBTQ
Age Group
Teens (13-19)
Young Adults (20-30)
Youth (6-12)
SMYAL Housing Program
Across SMYAL’s Youth Housing Program, 60+ residents receive LGBTQ-affirming support and individually-tailored services as they move through our three-tiered progress system toward sustainable independ...
Service Category:
Housing
Help Find Housing
Short-Term Housing
Care
Community Support Services
Service Eligibility:
Sexuality
LGBTQ
Age Group
Teens (13-19)
Young Adults (20-30)
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