Next Jellyfish meeting is Sunday, July 6 at 3pm at TSC - 210 S 25th Avenue.
The Spectrum Center hosts a support group for LGBT and questioning youth and their allies/friends ages 13 to 18. This is a safe space for youth to discuss tough issues like bullying and coming out as well as to celebrate their accomplishments and interests amongst peers and adults who understand them.
This group is led by two LGBTQIA+ identified social workers. Read a bit about each of them below:
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Ashelie Blankenship, MSW (she/they)
Counselor
Ashelie joined the Jellyfish as a counselor in 2024 and has hit the ground running! They enjoy connecting with youth and finding creative ways to support the unique struggles Queer & Trans youth face.
Ashelie currently works for The Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention and lives in Hattiesburg with her wife Madeleine.
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John "JB" Slider, LCSW (he/him)
Counselor
JB is a licensed social worker who has a lot of experience working with youth as a DHS employee. He is passionate about supporting Queer & Trans youth in the ways they deserve.
In his free time, JB loves caring for his many plants and his furbabies.