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Citizens for Safe Schools

Last updated Jun 2026

About

Citizens for Safe Schools is a Klamath Basin youth-serving nonprofit founded in 1999, focused on mentoring, suicide prevention, and safer spaces for young people. Its LGBTQ+ work includes building resources and protective supports for the local queer community and a Pride Circle for LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth ages 8-24 and supportive adults, with youth-led peer mentoring. The organization has co-sponsored Klamath Pride and engages youth through mentoring circles and programming.

Communities centered

LGBTQ+YouthIndigenous

Services offered

Peer supportMental healthCrisis support

Who it's for

Youth under 18

Location

Citizens for Safe Schools

731 Main St, Suite 207, Klamath Falls, OR 97601

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