Side by Side
Side by Side is dedicated to creating supportive communities where Virginia’s LGBTQ+ youth can define themselves, belong, and flourish.
Mailing Address
PO Box 5542
Richmond, Virginia 23220
United States
Contacts
- Executive Director: Marquis Mapp
- Senior Leader: Sutisha Simluang
Additional Information
Year Founded: 1991
Phone Numbers
- Main/Primary: 804-644-4800
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Other: 804-647-6861
Youth Support Line
Operating Hours
Monday: 10:00 - 8:30 pmTuesday: 10:00 - 8:30 pmWednesday: 10:00 - 8:00 pmThursday: 10:00 - 8:30 pmFriday: ClosedSaturday: ClosedSunday: Closed
The organization is currently using a hybrid structure for staff and programming. Support groups are open for both in-person and virtual youth and young adults. Our office hours are from Monday-Thursday from 10am-4pm
Services/Programs Offered Here
Anti-Violence
- Literature/Materials/Resources
Arts/Culture
- Community Meeting Space
- Community Meeting Space
Civic Engagement
- Mobilizing Clients to Contact Lawmakers
- Online Actions to Contact Lawmakers
- Organizing Group Visits with Lawmakers
Community Outreach/Education
- General Public
- HR Offices (Nonprofit, Corporate or Government)
- Law Enforcement
- Media
- Physical or Mental Health Providers
- School Administrators and/or Teachers
Information/Education
- Employment Counseling/Training
- In-House Library
- Recreational Programs
- Speakers Bureaus
Mental Health
- Individual Counseling
- Peer Led Services and Groups
- Referral Services
Physical Health
- Discussion or Support Groups
- Health Promotion and Education
- LGBT Friendly Referrals
Youth
- Community Outreach/Education
- Drop-In Center
- Gender Identity Services & Groups
- Health & Wellness Education
- Housing
- Leadership Development & Life Skills
- Meals
- Peer to Peer Group
- Recreational & Social Activities
- Services: Youth - Mental Health
- Support
- Emergency Support Services
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this Directory is subject to change. We recommend that you contact this Center before visiting to confirm operating hours, location, etc.
