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Founded in 1992, ALSO Youth empowers LGBTQ+ youth ages 10 to 24 and their families by providing safe, affirming spaces where they can connect, grow, and thrive. Serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties, ALSO Youth offers free mental health counseling, peer support groups, leadership development, life-skills programming, scholarships, outreach, and community-building opportunities that foster resilience, belonging, and well-being.

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Fact sheet

Name
ALSO Youth. Always written this way, with ALSO in capitals.
What ALSO stands for
Advocacy, Leadership, Support, Outreach
Founded
1992, in Sarasota
Who we serve
LGBTQ+ youth ages 10 to 24, their families, and allies
Region
Sarasota and Manatee counties, Florida
Tagline
Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth and their Allies
Sarasota Center
2195 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34237
Manatee Center
351 6th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Leadership

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Annie Berkness (she/her)

Executive Director & CEO

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