New Hampshire Outright
About New Hampshire Outright
Since 1993, New Hampshire Outright has been a lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth, beginning as a grassroots movement in Portsmouth, NH founded by concerned parents and community members united by a shared mission to protect and support vulnerable young people. What started as Seacoast Outright has evolved into a statewide organization dedicated to serving, supporting, and advocating for LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies across New Hampshire. We are more than just a service provider—we are a community where young people and their supporters find strength, guidance, and hope. Our organization draws inspiration from decades of LGBTQ+ rights milestones, from the Stonewall Riots to recent protections including New Hampshire's ban on conversion therapy and legalization of marriage equality and adoption rights. We remain deeply committed to continuing this progress through direct advocacy and community-centered programming. Our team, board members, and volunteer facilitators share a passion for creating affirming spaces where every young person can be seen, heard, and authentically themselves. Whether through our Little Outrighters program, monthly Friday night activity groups, or our extensive GSA network, we foster understanding and inclusion across the state. Based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire Outright continues to expand access to resources and community connection for LGBTQ+ young people who deserve to feel safe, celebrated, and supported.