About Rainbow Alley

Rainbow Alley is a safe, brave space where LGBTQ+ youth (ages 10-17) and their allies find support and acceptance. We provide events, activities, health services, and life-skill building, all in a warm and welcoming environment. Please check our calendar for upcoming events.

Rainbow Alley is a drug, alcohol, tobacco, and hate-free space.

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Programs & Events

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Vent Room is a virtual space intended for high school students 13-17 years old to connect with each other. Students from all around the Colorado area are welcome!  Registration is required - click the button below to see upcoming dates and to join.

Rainbow Alley Drop In - Every Wednesday and Thursday, 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Rainbow Alley Drop-In is a safe, supportive, and accepting space for LGBTQ+ youth. Drop-in programming consists of activities, community building, referrals, and resources all in a warm and welcoming environment.

Cooking around the world - second Friday of each month, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Learn how to cook food from around the world! Rainbow Alley will have a new guest every month teaching us how to make their favorite cuisine. We provide the equipment and ingredients. Come hungry!


Come join fellow queer youth in starting an exciting campaign at Rainbow Alley's Dungeons & Dragons club! Please click the button below to check if we're currently accepting new registrations.

Rainbow Writers Room - Monthly at Rainbow Alley

Join Lighthouse Writers Workshop each month at Rainbow Writers Room for a creative writing activity with prompts, tarot and divinity cards, and more. Connect with other young queer writers and get creative!



Trusted Adults Virtual Space

Please join us virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 - 7:00 PM in our Trusted Adults Virtual Space! This space is for adults who have queer young people in their lives and are looking for support, information, or are seeking community.

For additional LGBTQ+ family resources, visit the Family Support section of our Resource Directory.


Crisis Resources & Online Chat Support

Need help right now?

Colorado Crisis Services

Colorado Crisis Services

Support is one step away. Call, text or walk in. 24/7 crisis support available statewide.
Call 844-493-8255
Text “Talk” to 38255

 

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project

Trained counselors understand the challenges LGBTQ young people face.
Call 866-488-7386
Text “Start” to 678-678

Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. Run by and for trans people.
877-565-8860

Want to chat?

Q Chat Space Online

A Community for LGBTQ+ Teens

We’re glad you’re here

Find and give support, have fun, connect around shared interests and get good information. Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care. Click here to check out Q Chat Space!

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Additional Resources

Sharon F. Hester, LPC, LAC

Sharon F. Hester, LPC, LAC
Sharon F. Hester, LPC, LAC
789 Sherman Street, Suite 200
Rooted Acorn Counseling
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Credentials
MS in Clinical Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Addiction Counselor
Types of services provided
Addiction, Anxiety, Coming Out/Living Authentically, Depression, Therapists & Counselors, Trauma
Business Phone Number
303-493-9947
Business Website Address
https://www.rootedacorncounseling.com/therapist-sharon-hester
Facebook Page
https://instagram.com/rootedacorncounseling

Affirming, and Anti-Oppresive Therapist – Janelle Peters, LSW

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Affirming, and Anti-Oppresive Therapist – Janelle Peters, LSW
Business Category
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Credentials
Licensed Social Worker
Types of services provided
Anxiety, Coming Out/Living Authentically, Couples, Eating Disorders, Life Skills, Self-Harm/Suicide, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Therapists & Counselors, Trauma
Business Phone Number
(720) 893-0519
Business Website Address
More information available on my website

St. Elizabeth’s School of Denver

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St. Elizabeth’s School of Denver
1800 N. Pontiac St. Denver, CO
An intentionally inclusive school that inspires learning and transforms lives
Business Category
Types of services provided
Community Organization, Job Training & Education
Business Phone Number
7203169571
Text to Contact Information
7203169571
Business Website Address
Website
Facebook Page
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