Prism United responds to the comprehensive needs of LGBTQ+ youth in Southwest Alabama. Specifically, Prism works to mitigate the psychological, socio-economic, and academic disadvantages caused by repression and victimization.
Programs and Services:
Facilitated, curriculum-based virtual and in-person gatherings through our Prism Teens (14-18), Prism Pre-Teens (10-13), and Prism Families programs
Mental health support and free therapy services with our Prism Healing Fund Referral Network of LGBTQ+-competent therapists, health professionals, and lawyers in Mobile and Baldwin counties
Access to HIV/STI testing and education
Special events and activities, such as workshops, seminars, and celebrations like our Prism Prom, Wig Walk, Gala, and Jack O’Lantern Jubilee, aimed at fostering community and providing opportunities for personal growth
Cultural competency training for students, educators, clinicians, employers, and other community members to enhance their understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and promote a more accepting environment
