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Exploring How Rainbow Lodge Could Support LGBTQIA+ Youth & Queer Organizations

Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center is exploring how we can best support LGBTQIA+ youth and the organizations that serve them. This short survey (about 8–10 minutes) is intended for LGBTQIA+ youth–serving organizations and allys to share what's working, where there are gaps or unmet needs, and what kinds of retreat-based or nature-based supports would be most useful.

Your responses will be used for internal planning and to guide follow-up conversations and potential pilot partnerships. We will not publish organization-specific responses without your permission. If you prefer to share input by phone/Zoom instead of completing the survey, please email Brandon at director@rainbowlodge.org with the subject "LGBTQIA+ youth survey." We will work with you to schedule a time to connect.

Thank you for helping us listen carefully and plan responsibly.
1.Your Organization's Name(Required.)
2.How do you identify? (Optional - select all that apply)
3.What geographical area does your organization primarily serve? (Select all that apply)
4.What age groups do you serve? (Select all that apply)
5.Which groups are most central to your organization's work? (Select all that apply)
6.Primary populations that your organization serves:
7.Approximate number of youth engaged per month in your organization
8.What services do you provide? (Select all that apply)
9.Which services are highest in demand right now? (Select up to 3)
10.What are the biggest unmet needs/gaps for LGBTQIA+ youth in your region?(Required.)
11.What are the biggest barriers limiting your ability to address these needs? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
12.What are your non-negotiable safety/inclusion requirements for a retreat partner site? Additionally, are there any concerns, limitations, or risks you would want us to be aware of?(Required.)
13.When you think about the people you serve, what conditions are most important for them to feel safe, supported, and able to engage fully?(Required.)
14.In your view, the current coverage of services for your geographical area:(Required.)
Well covered in our region
Some coverage, but limited
Major gap/ insufficient capacity
Not Sure
Not applicable
Mental health support access
Housing stability / shelter access
Safe social connection/community
Family acceptance / caregiver support
School safety/support
Gender-affirming care navigation
Transportation/access barriers
Leadership/opportunities
15.In your view, the current demand trend of services for your geographical area:(Required.)
Increasing demand
Stable demand
Decreasing demand
Urgent now
Not sure
Mental health support access
Housing stability / shelter access
Safe social connection/community
Family acceptance / caregiver support
School safety/support
Gender-affirming care navigation
Transportation/access barriers
Leadership/opportunities
16.Are there populations of LGBTQIA+ youth whose needs are particularly underserved in your area? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
17.How familiar are you with Rainbow Lodge's services?(Required.)
18.How valuable would these potential offerings be for your organization from Rainbow Lodge?
Not valuable
Slightly valuable
Moderately valuable
Very valuable
Extremely valuable
Overnight retreats (1–2 nights)
Longer retreats (3–5 days)
Day retreats / day programming
Support groups in a nature setting
Leadership weekends / youth summits
Family/caregiver weekends
Staff retreats (for your team)
Coalition convenings / multi-org gatherings
Quiet restorative stays (respite model)
Outdoor education / nature-based wellness
19.Are there needs your organization has right now that you believe Rainbow Lodge could help meet in its current form?(Required.)
20.Are there needs you can envision Rainbow Lodge supporting in the future, even if that is not possible today?
21.If your organization were to bring a group of youth for an overnight retreat at Rainbow Lodge, how many total people would you anticipate bringing?
22.If you could share one hope for how Rainbow Lodge might support organizations like yours, what would it be?
23.Is there anything else you would like us to know as we think about how to grow or evolve Rainbow Lodge?
24.Would you be interested in staying connected with us or contributing to future initiatives in a volunteer or advisory capacity? (Optional - select all that apply)
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