Staff from the Office of Education and Performance Initiatives and the Miami Beach Police Department met to discuss the feasibility of using the Police Department Community Room (1st Floor) as a safe space for Miami Beach teens to gather. Following our conversation, it was determined that an alternate option was preferred.
Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld met with members of Pridelines to review opportunities for partnership to support Miami Beach youth. Pridelines is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to provide safe space, social support, skills building, leadership development and referrals to mental health, health care and support services for LGBTQ youth and their straight allies throughout South Florida.
Currently, Pridelines @ The LGBTQ Visitor Center located at 1130 Washington Avenue may be an option for a safe space and to expand youth programming on Miami Beach. A potential partnership with Pridelines would include, but not be limited to, the below programs:
- Rainbow Circle - A peer-led LGBTQ support and discussion group. Topics covered often include coming out, relationships, bullying, peer pressure, drugs and alcohol, depression and self-esteem. Youth are encouraged to express their thoughts and feelings without fear in a safe and supportive environment
- Beyond the Binary - A peer led group for transgender and gender non-conforming youth, and is one of a few programs serving transgender youth in Miami-Dade County
- Social Fridays - Fun social activities with friends that include game nights, movie nights, and art projects