?? We have a HUGE announcement! ??? Our organization is beyond excited to share that we've been awarded a grant from Young Futures Org and will be participating in the second-ever Young Futures Innovators program -- the Under Pressure Cohort. In a time when major social networks have scaled back DEI programs and announced plans to discontinue efforts to protect 2SLGBTQIA+ people from online discrimination, queer youth are navigating a unique set of challenges, with technology playing both a supportive and sometimes overwhelming role. Young people are constantly juggling the pressure of social comparison, performance expectations, and the ever-present pull of screens. It’s a delicate balance, and the need for solutions that support their mental well-being and autonomy is more urgent than ever. This award is a testament to our commitment to empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to navigate the pressures and complexities of growing up in today's tech-driven world. ???
关于我们
Give Us the Floor (GUTF) is a non-profit organization that creates peer support groups for LGBTQIA+ youth to provide constant contact in a teen-only, online community. Trained teens facilitate the confidential, supportive group chats and GUTF members help each other with common mental health and social issues such as depression, isolation, anxiety, body image, bullying and relationships.
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https://giveusthefloor.org
Give Us The Floor的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 心理健康保健
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- San Francisco，California
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2015
- 领域
- Teenagers、Peer support、mental health、youth、teens、community、depression、isolation、anxiety、loneliness、mental wellness、well being、gen Z、online、LGBTQ、queer和transgender
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456 MONTGOMERY ST
US，California，San Francisco，94104
Give Us The Floor员工
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Marylene Delbourg-Delphis
Serial CEO | Board Member | Management Consultant | Executive Coach | TEDx Speaker | Author
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Kacie Flegal D.C.
Chiropractor
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Kat Eves
Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth in Breaking Mental Health Stigma + Making Vital Peer Connections as the Marketing & Partnerships for Give Us The Floor
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Amy W.
Event Planner for Rogue Winterfest
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Our 2024 Impact Report is now available! We are proud to share that in 2024, 97% of our youth participants reported feeling that Give Us The Floor is a safe place. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gba8iTGk
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?? The peer support model at Give Us The Floor is more than just a program—it is a vital lifeline that has proven effective in fostering mental well-being and resilience among 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. ???? ”Give Us The Floor’s model is safe online chat groups of 12 to 15 participants, where youth in distress connect with peers who have experienced similar struggles. Each group is facilitated by a trained youth facilitator and supported by a team of adults with extensive experience in youth clinical mental health.“ More from GUTF founder, Valerie Grison-Alsop: https://lnkd.in/gnDHejvW #DigitalWellbeing #EdTechInnovation #MentalHealthMatters
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?? The peer support model at Give Us The Floor is more than just a program—it is a vital lifeline that has proven effective in fostering mental well-being and resilience among 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. ???? ”Give Us The Floor’s model is safe online chat groups of 12 to 15 participants, where youth in distress connect with peers who have experienced similar struggles. Each group is facilitated by a trained youth facilitator and supported by a team of adults with extensive experience in youth clinical mental health.“ More from GUTF founder, Valerie Grison-Alsop: https://lnkd.in/gnDHejvW #DigitalWellbeing #EdTechInnovation #MentalHealthMatters
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ICYMI: Our founder & Executive Director Valerie Grison-Alsop shares how our peer support and Youth Facilitator program are helping young people in our community build resilience as well as important life skills for work and school in this piece for Getting Smart.
Young people today face unprecedented challenges, particularly within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. According to The Trevor Project’s 2024 National Survey, 39% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered suicide last year. These struggles affect more than mental health—they disrupt education, career prospects, and overall well-being. In a recent Getting Smart Blog, Valerie Grison-Alsop, CEO and Founder of Give Us The Floor, shares how peer-led support programs make a profound difference. Give Us The Floor empowers 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to navigate mental health challenges while building skills like resilience, leadership, and empathy. Through peer support group chats, participants and facilitators gain confidence, strengthen self-worth, and acquire the tools to thrive personally and professionally. This innovative approach equips young people to overcome challenges today while preparing for successful futures tomorrow. Explore how Give Us The Floor is creating pathways to confidence and careers by fostering inclusive, supportive communities: https://lnkd.in/gkD2uq22 #GettingSmart #GettingSmartBlog #GiveUsTheFloor #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthSupport #LGBTQIAYouth #PeerSupport
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We have reached a critical moment for making sure that the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of all ages know what resources are available for mental health and wellbeing. GUTF has been included in this directory from Horizons Foundation, and we're glad to continue to be a resource for queer youth in the Bay Area (and across the US!). Please take a moment to share this directory so that those who need support know that they are not alone and our community remains supportive and strong.
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Have you read Connected Wellbeing's recent case study on Give Us The Floor? "GUTF is so much more than a series of group chats for youth – it’s a place where adolescents can not only find support, but learn to be sources of support for others, empowering them to be active participants in not just their own wellbeing, but their peers’. In its focus on the LGBQTIA+ population, GUTF affirms and elevates youths’ identities, allowing them to flourish and be celebrated amongst their community."
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There is a lot of discourse about how to raise strong, healthy kids, but step one may be the most critical: modeling empathy and vulnerability as a parent. In this interview, Give Us The Floor Founder & CEO Valerie Grison-Alsop shares her advice along with key resources for raising resilient kids.
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Give Us The Floor: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth with Online Group Chats:?A Case Study from Connected Learning Lab https://lnkd.in/gG3f4BQx
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We're going into PRIDE this year with a challenge: Calling all youth creators ages 13-24: show the world what makes you Proud To Be YOU with the Proud To Be Challenge, and you could see your creation honored and celebrated at our Rainbow Realm event July 14th at Meow Wolf Denver! Painters, poets, video creators, dancers, sculpters, graphic designers, etc -- we want to see how you use your art to share what makes you Proud To Be. Learn more about the challenge and submission guidelines here: https://lnkd.in/gTY_ZnyJ