Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Pride for Youth was the focus of a Fios episode about Cyberbullying!


Pride for Youth and Fios cable teamed up to bring you information on cyberbullying- something that affects millions of teens every day, all around the world.

Fios came to Pride for Youth to film a workshop on cyberbullying presented by Laura, our Community Education Specialist a from our parent agency Long Island Crisis Center! LICC offers free 24/7/365 crisis hotline at 516-679-1111 or www.licconline.org.

 Laura travels to local middle and high schools as well as colleges to educate young people about the dangers of cyberbullying and how to deal with it. Fios also profiled one of our young people who is transgender and has been the victim of cyberbullying. Push play to hear his story, check out our workshop and learn more!

If you are an educator looking to book one of our free workshops, you can give us a call as 516-679-9000 and ask for Meredith! We offer free workshops in cyberbullying, self-injury, homophobia, transphobia, working with LGBTQ youth, anger management and more!

And if you are being cyberbullied or just need someone to talk to you can call us 24/7/365 at 516-679-1111, chat us at www.licconline.org or text LICC to 839863 from 7-9 pm to talk to a counselor. Pride for Youth also offers free, confidential counseling to LGBTQ youth. Call 516-679-9000 for more information and check us out on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!

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