Our Mission

 

Prism is a support network and virtual sanctuary for individuals within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, where members of these communities and their allies can socialize and congregate in safe, affirming environments.

Support

 

Our 24/7 moderated chat room is a lifeline for LGBTQ young people seeking advice, peer support, and friendship during times of loneliness. Likewise, Prism’s moderated voice chat channels offer a way to access supportive connection from anywhere in the world. Interaction with other LGBTQ folks who face similar struggles is a highly effective remedy to the feelings of loneliness and isolation that this population commonly faces.

Beyond what peer support can offer, Prism is partnering with mental health counselors to best identify when some members are most at risk, and to recommend professional care. A queer-friendly setting, accessible privately online, is a place where this population feels secure to seek out critical mental health services to which they frequently lack access.

Programs

 

We offer a number of programs that allow participants to connect with each other in a safe and comfortable setting. Through Prism’s online programming, members listen to and participate in queer-affirming activities, live discussions, and enriching art and music relevant to the LGBTQ community. All of our activities are monitored by a team of volunteers dedicated to maintaining a safe space.