Support Group for Teen Girls and Nonbinary Youth

Are you a teenage girl (ages 13 through 19) who is a trauma survivor and are looking for a safe place to talk with a community of girls who have been there too? Well, you have found the right group! This group is an empowering space for high school-aged girls* to find community, support, and healthy coping skills as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and/or heal from trauma. Please note Girls* is inclusive to high schoolers who identify as nonbinary or trans.

This group is hosted by the nonprofit organization &Rise. &Rise offers several weekly support groups that are 100% private, 100% confidential, and 100% supportive!

Please note, this is not a therapy group but a community of women survivors supporting and talking with one another about their experiences and healing.

We have an amazing group of girls that are kind and know what you are going through. You do not have to suffer alone or suffer in silence, we are here for you! YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Group facilitator Helen Quinn Pasin is a certified sexuality educator who specializes in teen empowerment through healthy relationship skills, education on consent and boundaries, and promoting mental health and body positivity. To learn more about Helen, visit her site at:

Please note that this group is for girls only. Please be advised that we have a zero-tolerance policy for any disrespectful language and behavior and the facilitator has the right to ask you to leave and ban you from re-entering our groups.

Kindly note that for students or those requiring letters or signatures for observations, it is essential to inform the support group facilitator in advance and provide a minimum of one week for processing. We cannot ensure the issuance of letters or signatures within a timeframe shorter than 7 days. Additionally, please be aware of a $10 charge associated with attending our groups as a student. This fee covers administrative costs for paperwork and group occupancy. Failure to process payment through our portal may result in the non-release of your documents. To make the payment, please visit:

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Host or Publisher Jennifer Ramirez