Who We Are
The Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) is the only Washington, DC metro area service organization solely dedicated to supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Founded in 1984, SMYAL is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization.Our mission is to promote and support self-confident, healthy, productive lives for LGBTQ youth ages 13-21 as they journey from adolescence into adulthood.
To fulfill our mission, we concentrate our commitment and energy on five focus areas: (1) Life Skills & Leadership Development, (2) Counseling & Support, (3) Health & Wellness Education, (4) Safe Social Activities, and (5) Community Outreach and Education.
SMYAL
410 7th Street SEWashington DC 20003-2707
Phone: 202.546.5940
TTY: 202.464.4548
Fax: 202.544.1306
SupporterInfo@smyal.org
Find out more
Staff Directory
Contact information and bios for SMYAL's staff members.
Board of Directors
Learn more about SMYAL's Board of Directors.
Leadership Circle
View the members of our Leadership Circle -- an elite group whose support is instrumental to our continued success and growth.
Job Openings
SMYAL is seeking to hire an HIV Prevention Coordinator to oversee the implementation of our HIV prevention interventions and CTR to young gay and bisexual men of color and two volunteer Fall Brunch Committee Co-Chairs to assist with organizing our signature annual fundraiser.
SMYAL in the News
Read more about SMYAL's programs and successes in our media archive.
History of SMYAL
Learn more about how SMYAL began as a group of concerned volunteers and grew into an organization that serves thousands of youth each year!