Welcome to
SAFE SPACE NOVA
Safe Space NOVA is dedicated to providing a safe, accepting, and supportive environment to combat social stigmas, bullying, and other challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth.
Our Programs
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
YOU + me = We
Queer Sex Ed & Healthy Relationships Program for Teens, plus Adult Allied Providers
About Safe Space Nova
Providing a safe, accepting, and supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ youth
- 26% of LGBT youth say their biggest problems are not feeling accepted by their family, trouble at school/bullying, and fear of being out/open. (Source: HRC)
- 34.2% of LGB students reported being bullied on school property (Source: CDC)
- 42.8% LGB students had seriously considered attempting suicide during the 12 months before the survey (Source: CDC)
- LGBTQ students reported feeling less safe at school, and were more than twice as likely to have missed school because they felt unsafe or uncomfortable (36.6% of LGBTQ students vs. 14.7% of non-LGBTQ students) (Source: GLSEN)
- 29.4% of LGB students had attempted suicide one or more times during the 12 months before the survey (Source: CDC)
Our goal is to protect our youth from these perils by providing a positive
environment and welcoming staff that embrace, uplift, and encourage them.
Our ultimate goal is to ensure that youth in Northern Virginia have access to an organization and activities that promote equality.
Volunteer With Us!
Upcoming Events
October
4
In-Person Queer Sex Education (Youth Focused Program)
Lunch and Gift Cards Included!
October
17
In-Person Writing Workshop Social Hang
Working with a local author who publishes LGBTQ+ centered books
Author: Matthew Zender (@zenderbooks on Instagram)
November
6
Virtual Allied Provider Training (Adult Focused Program)
November
21
In-Person Queer Friendsgiving Social Hang
December
TBD
10th Year Anniversary Party for Safe Space
NOVA
Beginning of December (Date and Location TBD)
December
12
In-Person Gift Wrapping Social Hang
Gift Wrapping Supplies will be provided
Check Out Our Resources
Student Ambassadors
A student-driven initiative helping LGBTQ+ teens build advocacy, communication, and service experience