Depending on your setting, we can customize a workshop to meet your needs. Please fill out the request form above and you will be contacted by our staff to discuss your training needs.
Common Workshops:
- Overview of Youth Outlook Services
- LGBTQ+ 101
- Supporting the Coming Out Process
- Creating Safe and Affirming Classrooms for LGBTQ+ Youth and Schools
- Individual consultation on policies and practices
Organizations are also welcome to join the Facebook group Community Networks for Professionals Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth, co-founded by Youth Outlook. The group consists of dozens of agencies including hospitals, faith communities, school districts, PFLAG groups, and social service agencies. This is the only group for professionals concerned with LGBTQ+ youth issues in our region of the state.
The West Suburban Community Network: Professionals Serving LGBTQ+ Youth meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 1-2pm CST via Zoom. If you would like the Zoom information or to be added to the Community Network Listserv for updates via email please contact Carolyn Wahlskog, LCSW at carolyn.wahlskog@youth-outlook.org
Visit our Virtual Bulletin board to see updates from West Suburban Community Network members and submit your upcoming events, trainings and job postings.
If you have a specific concern facing an LGBTQ+ youth in your life, please explore the resource links on this website.
Outreach
Hosting an event or fair that you’d like Youth Outlook to have a resource table at? Please fill out our outreach request form.
To download our current Drop-In Center flyers to post in your location, please click here. If you would like brochures mailed to you, please email carolyn.wahlskog@youth-outlook.org.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Stay tuned for upcoming trainings that are open to the public.