News
New! Fashion & Textiles Club
Meets bi-weekly on Thursdays, 5:00-6:30 PM, starting on February 9
NAGLY Salem
See the calendar for the exact dates.
Materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own.
No experience necessary.
Youth of middle school age to 23 are welcome.
Poetry Workshop: "Using Archetypal Images to Create Poetry"
February 3, 4:00-5:00 PM
NAGLY Salem
Led by Jack Giaour
All NAGLY youth are welcome.
Self-Defense/De-Escalation Classes
Third Wednesday of every month, 6:00-7:00 PM
NAGLY in Salem
Open to youth aged middle school to 23 and parents
All classes will be taught by a professional with over 30 years in the field.
NAGLY Art Day
March 31, 3:00-5:30 PM
NAGLY Salem
A drop-in event for our youth to showcase their work and work on new pieces
Youth of middle school age to 23 are welcome.
Speaker Series: Sophie Labelle: Neurodivergent Trans Cartoonist and Novelist
February 13, 6:30-8:30 PM
NAGLY Salem
Sophie is the author of the webcomic "Assigned Male", the "Ciel" novel series, and "The Best of Assigned Male'". She will speak about her art and activism, her artistic process, comic-making, community building, and empowerment through art. She will answer questions and sign books.
All ages are welcome.
Facebook Group for Parents/Guardians of LGBTQ+ Youth in Communication
NAGLY has re-branded a Facebook group as a new resource group for parents/guardians of LGBTQ+ youth. There will be a Q&A section, guides, files, methods to connect to others, and the ability for parents to add their own materials as well. Videos and testimonials to come.
Join by clicking below. Be aware that an admin will need to approve your membership since it is a closed group. That approval may take some time.
Design a Fanny Pack to Represent You: Queer Open Studios
February 16, 6:30 PM
NAGLY Salem
with guest artist Jason Cruz, creator co-owner of CruzArt Designs and Gear of SALEM
Open to youth from middle school age to 23
Paint Your Inner Drag Queen: Paint Night
February 17, 7:00-9:00 PM
MacRaes Sustainable Goods
108 Washington St. in Marblehead
Regardless of your gender, please join us for this DRAG-TASTIC evening of painting and fun! Participants will be instructed on how to paint the portrait of their inner drag queen – the source of personal power and FABULOUSNESS!
Drag queen, Cookie Magnolia, will lead the event and offer plenty of EASY tips on how to capture your inner queen on canvas with brushes and acrylic paint. Plus, a killer playlist will help get the party started, and prosecco will be served to add to the celebration
For more information and to purchase tickets, click below. This event is 21+
This event is being run by a community partner of NAGLY.
Programs
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All programs are free, and there's no need to register or sign-up.
Youth Meeting
Tuesdays
5:30-6:30 PM Social Time
6:30-8:30 PM Meeting
Ages 14-23
HYBRID:
In-Person at NAGLY in Salem
OR
Online: Click Here
For more information or if you have questions, click here.
Educators & Parents in Communication (E.P.I.C.)
This group is for parents, guardians, caregivers, and teachers of LGBTQ+ youth.
Third Monday of every month
6:30-8:30 PM
In-person at NAGLY in Salem
For more information or if you have questions, click here.
Cape Ann NAGLY
Thursdays, 3:00-4:00 PM
Younity Center at 6 Elm St. in Gloucester.
Ages 14-23
For more information or if you have questions, click here.
Voices: Empowerment-Centered Support Group for LGBTQ+ Youth
Thursdays, Biweekly, 6:00-7:15 PM
See the calendar for specific dates
Ages 15-18
In-person at NAGLY in Salem
For more information or if you have questions, click here.
N-Tale
N-TALE is NAGLY's Training & Leadership Education Program. For more information, visit the
H.E.A.R.R.T.
The Healthcare Education And Risk Reduction Team (HEARRT) promotes individual and community wellbeing by providing healthcare education and risk reduction intervention.
For more information or if you have questions, click here.
Transcendence
Fridays, 6:30-8:30 PM
Ages 14-23
HYBRID:
In-Person at NAGLY in Salem
OR
Online: Click Here
For more information or if you have questions, click here.
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Little Rainbows
Little Rainbows is a group designed for youth between kindergarten and elementary school age.
Every other Wednesday
5:00-7:00 PM
Check the calendar for specific dates
Parents/guardians must accompany youth to this group
In-person at NAGLY in Salem
Join the Facebook group by clicking here.
For more information or if you have questions, click here.
Queer Adulting
A group specifically for ages 18-23
Every other Tuesday
6:30-8:30 PM
Check the calendar for exact dates.
In-person at NAGLY in Salem
For more information or if you have questions, click here.
Heatlh Consultations
Counseling by YWCA Rape Crisis Staff
Ages 14 and up
At NAGLY Salem
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM
Tuesdays, 4:00-6:30 PM
At Younity (6 Elm St. Gloucester)
Thursdays, 1:00-5:00 PM
Building Relationships Better
Building Relationships Better is a partnership between the YWCA North Shore Rape Crisis Center and NAGLY. For more information, visit our programs page.
For more information or if you have questions, click here.
Middle School Group
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM
For students of middle school age
HYBRID:
In-Person at NAGLY in Salem
OR
Online: Click Here
For more information or if you have questions, click here.
NAGLY Lynn
First Thursday of each month
5:00-8:0 PM
Demakes Family YMCA
40 Neptune Blvd. in Lynn
Ages 13-23
For more information or if you have questions, click here.
NAGLY North
First and third Wednesdays of each month
5:30-7:00 PM
Newburyport Senior Center at 331 High St., 2nd Floor, in Newburyport
For students in grades 6-12 who identify as LGBTQ+. Youth can be from any city or town.
For more information or if you have questions, click here.
Clubs
Art Club
Biweekly on Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 PM, see the calendar for exact dates
Book Club:
Last Friday of every month, 3:30 PM
Fashion & Textiles: Biweekly on Thursdays, 5:00-6:30 PM, see the calendar for exact dates, no experience necessary, materials provided or bring your own
Mindfulness & Yoga: Sundays,12:00 PM, no experience necessary, mats provided
Poetry Club:
First Friday of every month, 3:30 PM
Pokemon Training Academy Club:
Biweekly on Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 PM, see the calendar for exact dates
All clubs take place in person at NAGLY in Salem.
Drop-In Hours
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM
Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00 PM
Fridays, 3:00-8:00 PM
In-person at NAGLY in Salem
Case Management
Get support with employment, mental health resources, housing insecurity, education, employment, applying to college, or other personal goals.
Currently on hold.
Reach out to Tony@nagly.com if you need a referral.
In-person at NAGLY in Salem
Events
Thu, Feb 02DeMakes Family YMCA
Fri, Feb 03NAGLY Salem
Mon, Feb 06NAGLY Salem
Wed, Feb 08NAGLY Salem
Fri, Feb 10NAGLY Salem
Mon, Feb 13NAGLY SalemFeb 13, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMNAGLY Salem, 2 East India Square, Witch City Mall #121, Salem, MA 01970, USASophie is the author of the webcomic Assigned Male, the Ciel novel series, and The Best of Assigned Male. She will speak about her art and activism, her artistic process, comic-making, community building, and empowerment through art. She will answer questions and sign books. All ages welcome.
Tue, Feb 14NAGLY Salem
Wed, Feb 15NAGLY SalemFeb 15, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMNAGLY Salem, 2 East India Square, Witch City Mall #121, Salem, MA 01970, USAThis self-defense/de-escalation class is one in a workshop series occurring on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:))pm. We welcome youth (aged middle school to 23), parents/guardians, and our staff. All classes will be taught by a professional with over 30 years in the field.
Wed, Feb 15MacRae's Sustainable GoodsFeb 15, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMMacRae's Sustainable Goods, 108 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USADrag queen, Cookie Magnolia, will lead the event and offer plenty of EASY tips on how to capture your inner queen on canvas with brushes and acrylic paint. A killer playlist will help get the party started, and prosecco will be served to add to the celebration! Click "more info" for tickets.
Thu, Feb 16NAGLY Salem
Fri, Feb 17NAGLY Salem
Mon, Feb 20NAGLY Salem
Tue, Feb 21NAGLY Salem
Tue, Feb 21NAGLY Salem
Wed, Feb 22NAGLY Salem- Wed, Mar 15NAGLY SalemMar 15, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMNAGLY Salem, 2 East India Square, Witch City Mall #121, Salem, MA 01970, USAThis self-defense/de-escalation class is one in a workshop series occurring on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:))pm. We welcome youth (aged middle school to 23), parents/guardians, and our staff. All classes will be taught by a professional with over 30 years in the field.
- Wed, Apr 19NAGLY SalemApr 19, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMNAGLY Salem, 2 East India Square, Witch City Mall #121, Salem, MA 01970, USAThis self-defense/de-escalation class is one in a workshop series occurring on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:))pm. We welcome youth (aged middle school to 23), parents/guardians, and our staff. All classes will be taught by a professional with over 30 years in the field.
- Wed, May 17NAGLY SalemMay 17, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMNAGLY Salem, 2 East India Square, Witch City Mall #121, Salem, MA 01970, USAThis self-defense/de-escalation class is one in a workshop series occurring on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:))pm. We welcome youth (aged middle school to 23), parents/guardians, and our staff. All classes will be taught by a professional with over 30 years in the field.