Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network

Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network (JASMYN) provides comprehensive support and empowerment services specifically designed for LGBTQIA young people aged 13-29 throughout greater Jacksonville, FL. The organization creates affirming safe spaces where LGBTQ youth can develop confidence in their identities while accessing essential health and wholeness services tailored to their unique needs. JASMYN offers robust youth development opportunities that equip young people with skills, resources, and mentorship to build fulfilling futures. The organization's integrated approach brings together people and resources across the Northeast Florida community to promote equality, human rights, and systemic change. Beyond direct youth services, JASMYN has established itself as a catalyst for community-wide transformation, including founding the Northeast Florida Safe Schools Coalition to combat bullying and advocating for protective policies in local schools. Whether through support groups, wellness programming, or community advocacy initiatives, JASMYN ensures that LGBTQ young people in Jacksonville are affirmed in their identities and positioned as valued assets within their community. The organization's three-decade track record demonstrates sustained commitment to creating environments where sexual minority youth thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.