Join Links – North Shore Youth Health Service on Thursday, June 20, from 7:00-8:30pm for Out in the Suburbs, a panel discussion about LGBT issues across the lifespan.  Participants from Links’ Pride Youth Program will share their experiences alongside adult community leaders as well as representatives from Equality Illinois and Lambda Legal. Out in the Suburbs will be held at the Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Avenue in Wilmette. Visit www.linksyouth.org for more information or call 847.441.6191.

Links’ Pride Youth Program serves LGBT youth in grades 9-12, providing a safe and confidential space for LGBT youth to build community and support each other.  Volunteers and professional staff provide ongoing support and education regarding issues such as the coming out process, dealing with discrimination, building healthy relationships, and the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.  Weekly meetings are held in Northfield, Evanston, Gurnee, and Palatine, serving over 200 young people each year from 47 north and northwest suburban communities. 

Links also offers health education programs and a reproductive health care clinic.  The Northfield-based non-profit’s mission is to empower young people to make informed, responsible decisions about their health, well-being, and sexuality.