Youth Services
BCLA Youth Services provides education, support, resources, and services for young people in the Bergen County area.
We foster an inclusive, gender-affirming environment for all.
Affiliated Programs
Youth Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Support Group
Equality Mental Health and Bridges4Life are hosting a support group for Trans and Gender Non-Confirming Youth ages 12-17 at 852 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge NJ 2nd Floor.
To find out more and to register, call 201-885-3522
HiTOPS groups create a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to meet, socialize, offer and provide support, and participate in educational activities regarding healthy relationships, gender and sexuality, and more!
Our Partnering Organizations
The Johnson Public Library in Hackensack is a supporting friend of BCLA, helping our organization host meetings and events in support of our youth programs. Check out their Teen Summer Events which includes book clubs, games, art, and an end of summer party. Located at 274 Main Street in Hackensack.
Rainbow Cafe is a Northern NJ support and social group for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQQIA) youth in grades 6-12. Follow them on Instagram @rainbowcafennjj
They have events the 3rd Friday of every month at the Cresskill Congregational Church beginning at 7pm. You can find more info on that and other events here:
The PFLAG Paramus chapter provides a safe, friendly place where LGBTQ people, their parents, friends, and others can voice their feelings, fears, concerns and questions about homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender, and other related issues.
Find more information by emailing pflagparamus@gmail.com or calling 551-310-6592.
You can also find the Paramus chapter on social media at PFLAG Paramus | Paramus NJ | Facebook and PFLAG Paramus (@pflagparamus) • Instagram photos and videos
HiTOPS is a non-profit organization providing inclusive and youth-informed sex education and LGBTQ+ support for young people of all identities throughout New Jersey. You can find some of their ongoing support groups and services here: