Youth Groups Hub

This page is used to share updated information with a focus on supporting queer youth! Below is a table for events in/around Lane County- the event title is linked to get more information. The resources below are useful for groups and individuals in, around, and beyond Lane County.

Events:

Event TitleWho Is Hosting?Date
GSA DaysQueer Eugene, 4J, Bethel, SPSFebruary/March 2027 (TBD)
GSA DayWestern Oregon University2027 TBA
Pink PartyQueer EugeneApril 23rd, 2027
Pink PromQueer EugeneApril 24th, 2027
Youth Pride FestivalQueer Eugene, 4J, Bethel, SPSMay 28th, 2027
Lavender GraduationQueer Eugene, 4J, Bethel, SPSMay 28th, 2027


Resources:

Title of ResourcePurposeWho It’s For
GSA GuidebookCollection of activities and materials to use for group meetingsGroups focusing on support for queer youth
Queer-Focused National & Oregon ResourcesCollection of resources for queer folks, with intersectionalityFor anyone needing to find resources for someone holding a queer identity
Lane County Affinity Spaces Resource HubCollection of resources for folks with marginalized identitiesFor anyone needing to find resources for someone holding focal identities
Staff-Facing ResourcesCollection of resources for staff who support queer studentsFor school staff
LGBTQ2SIA+ Student Success PlanCollection of information and resources for/by/about the Oregon Student Success Plan for queer studentsEveryone
15th Night Resource GuideGet access to the support services they need. The guide includes organizations in Eugene/Springfield that work with youth who face challenges and barriers in their livesGuide is designed to help youth navigate these resources and connect with organizations
Equal Access Act FAQCommon questions and their answers regarding the “Equal Access Act”Everyone
ACLU Students’ RightsLearn about your rights on campus and what to do if school rules violate those rights.Student-facing, but for everyone

Summer Resources:

Resources for Lane County (primarily but not only Eugene-Springfield) for summer 2026