The Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network is a non-profit youth organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 13-23.
JASMYN provides a safe space, support, leadership development, HIV prevention and recreational opportunities to youth 13-23. All youth are welcome at JASMYN!
JASMYN also has programs and support services for the greater Jacksonville Community. For more information on these services visit our Parent, Guardian and Advocate page.
Mission
The Mission of the Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network (JASMYN) is to support and empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth by creating safe space, providing youth development services and bringing people and resources together to promote diversity and human rights.
Vision
JASMYN’s vision is to create a world where young people are respected, valued to be themselves.
JASMYN’s Guiding Principles
- Youth-Centricity - We nurture, empower, and build our community of youth and keep them at the center of everything we do.
- Integrity - We work for social changes in our own lives, through JASMYN’s work, and in the life of our community.
- Respect - We honor individuality and value and appreciate our differences
- Unity - We strive to come together a diverse and healthy family and community.
- Safety - We promote safety in mind, body and spirit.
- Partnership - We seek opportunities to collaborate and convene others to promote the safety, well-being, and human rights of LGBTQ youth.
JASMYN is currently funded by:
- Florida Department of Heatlh, Office of Minority Health, Closing the Gap Initiative
- US Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Chartrand Foundation
- Third Wave Foundation
- Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation
