Lighthouse (LGBTQ+) - Kids In Crisis

Lighthouse is a peer-to-peer social support program for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies, providing weekly and monthly groups and occasional special events. Our groups are relaxed and social in nature. We build community through art, games, and discussion. No bullying is ever allowed, and everyone is given a chance to be heard in a safe and casual setting. Youth from any town are welcome at any group or special event. Check out kic_lighthouse on Instagram or Facebook.com/KICLighthouse for up-to-date information.

Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Weekly Group Schedule:

Tuesdays – Stamford

5 – 7 pm @ The Fish Church, 1101 Bedford St

Fridays – Wilton

3 – 4:30 pm @ Wilton YMCA, E-sports Room
YMCA membership is NOT required

Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Monthly Schedule:

First Wednesdays – Darien

5:15-6:45 pm @ Darien Depot Youth Center, 25 Heights Rd
https://dariendepot.com/project/lighthouse/
Dates: September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4

Last Mondays – New Caanan

2:45 – 4 pm @ New Canaan YMCA, 564 South Ave
YMCA membership is NOT required
Dates: September 30, October 28, November 25, January 27, February 24, March 31, April 28, June 30th

2nd Thursdays – Ridgefield

5:30 – 7 pm @ Ridgefield Teen Barn, 10 Governor St.
https://ridgefieldctpride.com/
Dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12

3rd Thursdays – Westport

3:30-5 pm @ Toquet Hall Teen Center, 58 Post Rd East
https://www.toquethall.org/calendar
Dates: September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19, January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15

4th Thursdays – Bridgeport (Starting October 24th)

3:30-5 pm @ Bridgeport Pride Center, 166 Elm St.
https://www.bridgeportpride.com/
Dates: October 24, January 23, February 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26th

For questions please call 203-622-6556, or email Lighthouse Manager, Tiffany Pippins at tpippins@kidsincrisis.org. Please reach out if transportation is a barrier to discuss available options.

Lighthouse serves lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ (LGBTQ+) teens and their allies with a welcoming, safe space. Lighthouse empowers LGBTQ youth to clarify issues, gain skills and resiliency, and envision and seek healthy, productive, and fulfilling adult lives.

Teens can drop in to share life experiences and feelings, socialize, snack, play games,
and share common bonds in Lighthouse’s confidential, non-threatening environment. Lighthouse hosts guest speakers, trips, barbecues, parties, and movie nights.