LGBTQQ Resources

The Center on Colfax (AKA Rainbow Alley)

Support groups at The Center on Colfax are free and no parental consent is required.

Rainbow Alley is a safe space where youth and their allies find support and acceptance. Students are provided events and activities, counseling and support groups, health services and life skills. Rainbow Alley is a drug, alcohol, tobacco, and hate-free space.

Rainbow Alley: In Person Drop ins– Rainbow Alley is a safe, brave space where youth and their allies find support and acceptance

  • LGBTQ youth (ages 10-17)

  • Wednesdays from 4-7PM

  • Thursdays from 4-7PM

Rainbow Alley Virtual Drop ins (The Vent Room): Can’t make it to Rainbow Alley’s weekly events? No worries! This is a virtual space to connect with other students through guided discussions. Topics can range from the LGBTQIA+ experience, friendships, dating, school life, social media, and more. Students from all around the Colorado area are welcome!

  • High school students ages 14-17

  • Tuesdays from 4-5PM

  • Location: Virtual

    • Vent Room will be switching from Zoom to Discord on Tuesday, November 15. Visit discord.com to set up your user name and download the app

Voz y Corazón: Th is a in-person, weekly art group designed by youth, for youth. Learn how to express yourself through art from a professional artist, make friends, and develop strong self-esteem.

  • LGBTQ youth (ages 10-17)

  • Tuesdays 5:30 -7:00 PM

  • No art skills needed! 

  • Location: At Rainbow Alley

LGBTQ+ Latinx Community Group

  • LGBTQ youth (ages 10-17)

  • Thursdays from 6:00-8:00PM

  • Location: Leadership at the Center on Colfax.

In-Person Trans Women Support Group: This in-person peer lead and confidential support group is for individuals who were assigned male at birth and identify as trans women, trans feminine, and/or male-to-female (MtF). This is a safe, drop-in space providing engaging conversation, and relevant resources to attendees.

Individual profile: 

Online, Nonbinary Support Group: This is a safe, online/virtual, peer lead and confidential support group. It provides peer support and resources to those who identify outside the gender binary (female or male).

  • Must be 18 years old

  • Location: Virtual 

  • peer-run social support

  • Those who identify as gender queer, agender, gender fluid, bi-gender, or gender non-conforming people

  • Drop ins welcome

  • First Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

Breaking the Spectrum: In-person, open format discussion forum for those wanting to or thinking about coming out.

  • Supports/community for those thinking or wanting to come out. 

  • First Wednesday of every month from 6:00-7:30

EHS Small Groups

This is a weekly social/emotional support group that offers support in an open format (students are welcome to join at any time). 

Transgroup Student Profile: 

  • Experiencing or has questions related to the Trans experience

  • Would like to connect with other Trans students

EHS Clubs

African Students United

  • Sponsor: Mr. Jeremy Summers

  • Date: Every other Wednesday 

  • Location/Time: Lunch RM 243

Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance

  • Sponsor: Ms. Ya-wen Chang

  • Date Tuesdays Bi-weekly

  • Location/Time: lunch RM 153

Cultura Y Colores

  • Sponsor: Senora Mirna Wilson. 

  • Date: Every other Tuesday. 

  • Location: Lunch 313 A

Ladies First

  • Sponsor: Mrs. Ariel Ruempolhamer

  • Date: Fridays. 

  • Location: Lunch RM 207

Jewish Student Connection

  • Sponsor: Ms. Carly Lacy.

  • Date: Thursdays. 

  • Location: Lunch Outside on South Lawn/RM 322

Latino Student United

  • Sponsor: Ms. Tenrio and Mr. Acosta 

  • (no date or location information on club list)

LGBTQ in Stem

  • Sponsor: Mr. Jeremy Summers. 

  • Date: Mondays. 

  • Time/Location: Lunch RM 243

Queer Student Alliance

  • Sponsor: Mr.Corey Wiggens. 

  • Date: Fridays

  • Time/Location: Lunch, RM 326

Unifed

  • Sponsor: Ms. Liz Curran. 

  • Date: Tuesdays. 

  • Location: Lunch RM 122 (or the gym)

United Natives

  • Sponsor: Unknown. 

  • Date: Thursdays. 

  • Location: Lunch RM 210

Women of East

  • Sponsor: Mrs. Bonnie LaFluer and Mrs. Aimee Arens. 

  • Date: Thursdays. 

  • Time/Location: Lunch RM 223

Young Educated Black Men

  • Sponsor: Mr. Kamaree Perkins

  • Date: Fridays

  • Time/Location: Lunch, RM 324