June 2024 Newsletter

Dear Kaleidoscope Community,

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s vibrant culture, contributions, and unwavering spirit. This month commemorates the historic Stonewall Uprising in 1969, a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

We at Kaleidoscope are thrilled to be a part of this year’s Pride celebrations. We’ll be participating in events throughout the city and hosting a special Pride party just for LGBTQ+ youth! Explore our event listings and resources below to discover how you can join the festivities.

To learn more about what Pride Month means to us, read our latest blog post. Be sure to follow us on social media for updates on our booth locations at Pride events. We encourage you to share your Pride experiences with us on Instagram @kaleidoscopelgbtq, and Facebook at KaleidoscopeLGBTQ. Let’s celebrate together and uplift the voices of our community.

Wishing you a safe, joyful, and empowering Pride Month!

-The Kaleidoscope Team

Jay Baldwin, Program Director
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jbaldwin@thehelpgroup.org

Laurie Stephens, Ph.D.  PSY 18520  Sr. Director, Autism & LGBTQ+ Programs
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lstephens@thehelpgroup.org

* For general inquiries, contact us at kaleidoscope@thehelpgroup.org.



By Jay Baldwin, Kaleidoscope Program Director 

Pride Month is celebrated every June to honor the LGBTQ+ community and our fight for equal rights. It is the perfect time to amplify the voices of our LGBTQ+ youth and understand what Pride truly means to them. So, let’s dive right in and hear from some real-life quotes from our Kaleidoscope participants that beautifully capture the essence of Pride from the perspective of the LGBTQ+ youth community…

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Summer Camps are Here! 

 

Summer of fun starts now! 
Only a few spots left!
June 10 – July 3, August 5 – 9 | 9 am – 2 pm

Kids Like Me’s Summer Camps are here! These camps are a safe and enriching environment for 6-17-year-olds across the autism spectrum to engage, experience, and explore. Campers are matched to ensure an appropriate peer group for learning and fun. Siblings are welcome! We are vendored with Regional Centers and accept Self-Determination funds. Contact your service coordinator today or visit our camps page to learn more! For Teens on The Go, we’ve added bus pick-ups for our westside residents from our Culver City Campus. 
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Upcoming LGBTQIA+ Events, Services & More

 
Pride Party for LGBTQ Youth
Friday, June 14th | 6 – 8 pm 

Come celebrate Pride with us! Join us in person on Friday, June 14th in Sherman Oaks and celebrate with food, games, music, prizes and tie dye t-shirt making! Youth and their allies ages 11-17 welcome. Exact location will be shared upon RSVP.

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San Fernando Valley Pride
Saturday, June 29th | 1 – 5 pm 

San Fernando Valley Pride unites the Valley’s communities under one Pride celebration created by and for LGBTQ+ people to celebrate the diversity and amplify the voices of these communities. SFV Pride is organized by Senator Caroline Menjivar, one of Kaleidoscope’s valued board members, and the only queer elected official in the San Fernando Valley, in collaboration with Mayor Karen Bass and their community partner Somos Familia Valle. The block party will feature live entertainment, music, art installations, food, vendors, and a resource fair.

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Mental Health Services

Kaleidoscope offers individual & group therapy as well as psychiatric care in a safe & affirming environment at affordable rates. We accept insurance, Medi-cal, and offer sliding-scale rates based upon annual income.

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Individual Coaching

Coaching available for LGBTQIA+ youth & young adults who need assistance with identifying goals, taking next steps, & establishing healthy connections in community settings.

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Training & Presentations

We offer training, education & presentations to parents, administrators, and the community to provide LGBTQIA+ youth with the affirming support that they need to thrive.

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ABOUT KALEIDOSCOPE:
Kaleidoscope’s mission is to provide services and supports for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults to help each person realize their unique and full potential. We focus on mental health services, family training and support, forming strong social connections, finding allies and developing critically needed life and coping skills. Kaleidoscope hopes to pave the way to self, family and community acceptance, resilience and care needed for LGBTQ+ folks to thrive.

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