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Jackson Street Queer Peers

Last updated Jun 2026

About

Queer Peers is a gender and sexuality support group for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults (ages 14-24) in Linn County, run by Jackson Street Youth Services. The group meets weekly at the Albany Youth Service Center for community-building, peer support, and discussion of physical, social, and emotional health, with a hot meal provided. Youth can join by contacting the facilitator at queer.peers@jacksonstreet.org or 541-745-4590.

Communities centered

LGBTQ+Youth

Services offered

Peer supportFood & meals

Who it's for

Youth under 18

Location

Jackson Street Queer Peers

960 Queen Ave SW, Albany, OR 97322

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