Groups, Clubs, & Programs
with generous support towards our educational programs
Teen Social Group
Our Social Support Group for Teens (ages 14-17) covers a wide range of topics, from safe sex and healthy relationships, to LGBTQIA+ issues, to open mic and game nights, and everything in between. Attendees are encouraged, though not required, to participate in the conversation, while learning various tools for maintaining happy, confident, and healthy lives. Programming is led by our Peer Leaders and Adult Advisors.
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Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
NAGLY Salem​
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Have questions? Contact Adultadvisors@nagly.org
Transcendence
Transgender and non-binary youth have specific questions and concerns over and above those we might address in our regular youth meetings, and Transcendence is there for them. Led by transgender and non-binary adult advisors and peer leaders, this group allows those questions and concerns to be answered in a supportive, understanding environment. This group is for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-23.
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Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm
NAGLY Salem
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Have questions? Contact the coordinators at
Mordecai@nagly.org or
Sylvan@nagly.org
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Educators Group
The Educators Group is designed specifically for educators who'd like to learn more being inclusive and supporting LGBTQIA+ in the classroom and who'd like to connect with other educators. ​​
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First Saturday of every month,
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
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NAGLY Salem
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Have questions? Contact the coordinator tony@nagly.org
Our Rainbows
Our Rainbows is a group designed for youth between kindergarten and elementary school age to work within the space on social skills, communication, proper play skills, all in a safe and affirming space.
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Parents/guardians must accompany youth to this group.
This group will be split into two hours. The first hour will be spent with the family and the group facilitator in a large group. This time will be spent providing resources, experiencing the space together, and expressing gender identity and self-expression. The second hour will be spent with the facilitator and the children working in a group setting. Proper play skills, communication, and social skills will ensue. The idea of this group will be an entry into affirming one's identity and developing the social skills needed for the transition into middle school.
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Saturdays, 2:30-4:00pm
NAGLY Salem
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Join the Facebook group by clicking here.
Have questions? Contact the coordinator at Dusty@nagly.org​
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NAGLY North
NAGLY North is a satellite of NAGLY that meets in Newburyport. Meetings are for students in grades 6-12 who identify as LGBTQIA+.
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First Wednesday of every month, 5:00-6:30 PM
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Meets at the Newburyport Public Library Program Room
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Have questions? Contact the coordinator at
Mental Health Counseling
Please see the counseling tab for details.
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Counseling services are provided for any NAGLY youth who are currently involved with groups, programs, or clubs at NAGLY Salem or at any of our satellites. Counseling is provided for free with no insurance necessary.
Resonance: A Transfemme Support Group
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RESONANCE is a peer-led support group by and for trans girls, transfeminine-spectrum youth, and those who are questioning their gender.
This group offers a supportive, affirming space to connect, share experiences, and build community with others who understand.
Open to youth ages 13–23 who identify as transfeminine, are trans girls, or are questioning.
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2nd and 4th Fridays of every month, 5:00–6:00 PM, starting January 23
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Have questions? Contact the coordinator at Olivia@nagly.org.
Chill & Chat
Chill & Chat is a group chat and conversation hosted by Stephanie Fox (she/her) LHMC. Conversation topics will vary, and you're encouraged to bring your own to each session. Ages 14-23 are welcome.
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1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 4:30 PM
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NAGLY Salem
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If you have questions, contact Tony@nagly.org, Sarahz@nagly.org, or Stephanief@nagly.org.
Rainbowdance Program
Rainbowdance is an expressive arts movement program for Pre-K through elementary school-aged youth, along with their parents.
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Rainbowdance® gathers children and adults for one hour to enhance self-regulation, self-esteem, and social empathy. Providing a symbolic journey into the world of nature and relationship, Rainbowdance® encourages the growth of empowered and self-nurturing children.
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Ages: Pre-K through elementary school-aged youth, along with their parents.
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FIrst and Third Saturday of each month, 2:00-3:30 PM
NAGLY Salem
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Have questions? Contact the coordinator at Dusty@nagly.org
Art Club
Fridays, 3:00 PM
Saturdays, 1:00 PM
​NAGLY Salem
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Have questions? Contact Tony@nagly.org ​​​
Film Club
Please note that this film club is only open to ages 14-23. Snacks and beverages will be provided
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2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, 4:00 PM​
Fashion & Textiles
Club
​NAGLY will provide the teaching and the materials. Participants will use sewing machines, practice hand sewing, and re-use and upcycle materials from our gender-affirming boutique. No experience is necessary.
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Ages 11-23 are welcome.
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Saturdays, 2:00-3:30 PM
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Have questions? Contact the coordinator at Cass@nagly.org.
Youth-Only Discord
Our youth-only Discord server is open:
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Monday to Friday, 3:00-9:00 PM
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Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 to 7:00 PM
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Please note that moderators will monitor the chat at all times and enforce all NAGLY and Discord rules and guidelines.
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Click here to join.
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Have questions? Contact the coordinator at Tony@nagly.org.
STI/HIV/HCV
Testing & Health Consultations
NAGLY is partnering with ONESTOP, A North Shore Health Project Program, to provide free and confidential HIV/HCV/STI testing to both youth and adults in the community. Testing will be available on a drop-in basis and will be for all ages.
To learn more or make an appointment, please contact Amanda@nagly.org.
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Middle School Youth Group
Our Middle School Youth Group's primary function is to lessen the isolation, depression, and uncertainty many youth feel during their pre-teen years. The meetings are casual, talk is enthusiastic, and support is abundant! All meetings are supervised by adult advisors, who lead the conversations and activities. This group is for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 10-14.
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM
NAGLY Salem
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Have questions? Contact Jennifer@nagy.org.
Parents in Communication
The Parents in Communication Group provides a meeting place for the parents and caregivers of youth who identify within the LGBTQIA+ community. These meetings are focused on providing valuable information regarding risk reduction, gender identity, LGBTQIA+ culture, available resources for parents, and a host of other topics. It is our mission to assist parents and caregivers in becoming the best advocates and allies for their children/young people. The meetings provide a safe space for parents to seek resources, information, peer-to-peer support, and a better understanding of the issues that affect our LGBTQIA+ youth. Meetings are free from judgment and respectful of attendees' input and concerns. We welcome you to join us, as it is affirming to know that others are undertaking similar journeys with their children. You are definitely not alone.
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First and third Monday of every month
6:30-8:30 PM, in-person at NAGLY Salem​
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Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 PM, HYBRID ONLY! if you'd like an invite link, please email sarahz@nagly.org​
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Have questions? Contact the coordinator at sarahz@nagly.org
Queer Adulting
This group is for LGBTQIA+ young adults ages 18-23.
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Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
NAGLY Salem​
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Join the Discord server by clicking here.
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Have questions? Contact the coordinator Tony@nagly.org
NAGLY Lynn
NAGLY Lynn is a satellite of NAGLY that meets in Lynn. This group is for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 11-17.
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Second Monday of every month,
5:30-7:30 PM
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Meets at Raw Art Works at 7 Central Square in Lynn
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Have questions? Contact the coordinator at Younes@nagly.org​
Drop-In Hours
Drop by to hang out with other youth and to take advantage of all our center has to offer.
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NAGLY Salem​
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Mondays, 3:00-6:30 PM, ages 10-14
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Tuesdays, 3:00-6:30 PM, Ages 14-17
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Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 PM, Ages 18+
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Fridays, 3:00-8:30 PM, Ages 11-23
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Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 PM, Ages 11-23
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Have questions? Contact Tony@nagly.org.
Clinician Office Hours for Parents/ Caregivers of LGBTQIA+ Youth
Are you a parent or caregiver of an LGBTQIA+ child?
Do you have questions, concerns, or need resources?
Come by for free, drop-in office hours with a clinician.
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Help finding LGBTOIA+ affirming therapists, support groups, gender-affirming healthcare providers, and family services
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Guidance on documents and toolkits to support your child's coming out process or gender transition
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Referrals to local or national LGBTQIA+ resources
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Help to build confidence as an affirming parent or caregiver
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The clinician is available only to parents/caregivers of youth who participate in programs and services here at NAGLY or to parents who attend our Parents in Communication group.
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Mondays, 4:00-6:00 PM
Have questions? Contact Tony@nagly.org, Sarahz@nagly.org, or Stephanief@nagly.org.
Case Management
​Get support with employment, mental health resources, housing insecurity, education, employment, applying to college, or other personal goals.
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In-person and virtual appointments are available.
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Open to ages 11-23 and families​
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To make an appointment, click here or email Tony@nagly.org.
Self-Defense Classes
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The program offered at NAGLY will teach people to avoid situations with preventative and de-escalation methods and to respond to common attack scenarios while developing their self-defense capacity.
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Our instructor is Michael Leonards, who has been teaching for over 30 years and brings a component of using the power of words and self-defense techniques to protect yourself in possibly volatile situations.
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Open to all ages and everyone in the community.
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Select weekends, see the calendar for dates and times
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NAGLY Salem
Music Club
This group will focus on writing, and practicing music together.
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Ages 11-23
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Select Fridays, 5:00 PM, check the calendar for exact dates.
Gaming Club
Join us to play a variety of games!
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Ages 11-17
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Saturdays, 1:00-2:30 PM
Gender Legal Clinic
Get free legal support for gender-related needs, including name changes, understanding your rights and responsibilities, protecting your legal rights, and more.
This service is proudly provided by our friends at Northeast Legal Aid.
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Fourth Saturday of every month,
2:00-4:00 PM
Community Thursdays
The NAGLY space is open for use by members of the entire community, regardless of age as long as you're 18+.
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Thursdays
5:00-7:00 PM​
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Have questions? Contact the coordinator at Jennifer@nagly.org.​
North Shore Trans Peer Support Group
Anyone 18+, who identified as trans, intersex, non-binary, gender-confirming or who thinks they might be, is welcome. This group is run by the North Shore LGBTQ+ Network but is hosted at NAGLY.
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Second and fourth Thursdays of each month
7:00-9:00 PM
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Have questions, contact the coordinator at northshoretranssup@gmail.com
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Educational
Groups, Programs, & Clubs
Language Arts Lab
Come get your creative juices flowing with this weekly group that includes writing, reading, poetry, script design, and more. If you attend three sessions, you will receive a $25 gift card for participating!​
For all ages: Fridays, 5:00-6:00 PM
For teens: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 PM
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Tech center of NAGLY Salem
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Have questions? Contact the coordinator Jennifer W. at Jennifer@nagly.org.
HEARRT
The Healthcare Education And Risk Reduction Team (HEARRT) promotes individual and community wellbeing by providing healthcare education and risk reduction intervention.
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Topics include:
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Risk reduction resources
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Safe sex and sexual education
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Consent
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Risk factors including alcohol, drugs, and tobacco and vape usage
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Health education
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Testing for HIV and STDs
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Have questions? Contact the coordinator.
Dungeons & Dragons Clubs
NAGLY has two Dungeons & Dragons Clubs:
Dungeons & Dragons Club
Ages 11-14. The club meets on Mondays, 4:00 PM at NAGLY Salem. To join, send an email to Tony@nagly.org.​​
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Dragon Sword: A Dungeons & Dragons Group
Ages 15-23. The club meets 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month at 4:30 PM at NAGLY Salem.
Reading Rewards Program & Book Trade-In
NAGLY has over 1500 titles, including books, periodicals, DVDs, and CDs, to choose from in our library!
Read one full book and write a book report to earn a $10 gift card. You can choose any book you like, including graphic novels. Limit one per month per youth.
You can also play book bingo for a larger prize! Get a book bingo card (by contacting our librarian) and read five books (that are located up, down, or diagonally on the card). If you then write a report about each of them, you'll earn a larger prize! Limit one per month per youth.
We are also offering a book trade-in program. Bring in a book and receive a book! All books must be approved by our librarian first.
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Have questions or need a list or approval? Contact our librarian Jennifer W. at Jennifer@nagly.org.
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Tutoring
Do you need extra support in school? NAGLY offers tutoring in most subjects at the middle school, high school, and college levels. These sessions will be conducted by one of our tutors at NAGLY.
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For LGBTQIA+ youth ages middle school to 23
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To sign up for tutoring click here​ or contact Harley@nagly.org.
N-TALE
N-TALE is NAGLY's Training & Leadership Education Program. The program provides internships and/or community service hours to high school students and college-aged interns.
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N-TALE program also partners with local schools and districts to collaborate with NAGLY and to provide resources, programming, and conferences. The N-TALE program would like to be embedded into all North Shore school districts within the next few years.
For more information, visit the
N-TALE page.