Pride for Youth

The organization provides strengths-based case management, sexual health services, supportive counseling, and prevention services tailored to the needs of LGBTQ+ young people, with particular attention to youth of color. PFY is not a traditional clinical or hospital setting but rather a community health and social services organization focused on serving a vulnerable youth population. For nursing professionals, PFY may offer roles that blend case management, health education, supportive counseling, and care coordination rather than traditional bedside nursing. The organization describes itself as a diverse, innovative, and passionate group of LGBTQ+ professionals, with a management team focused on skill expansion, growth, and staff support. Full-time staff have access to a robust paid time off package. The work environment appears to be mission-driven and community-focused, with an emphasis on cultural competence around LGBTQ+ issues and youth development.

PFY's stated core values are respect, integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and dependability. The organization's mission centers on elevating the health and wellness of Long Island LGBTQ+ youth through prevention services, case management, and supportive counseling, with an understanding of the needs of LGBTQ+ young people of color.