Welcome to ROSMY

2009 Alternative Prom

 

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Welcome to ROSMY!

We’re glad you found us!

Founded in 1991 ROSMY is here for all youth between the ages of 14-20 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or are questioning their sexual orientation (which we abbreviate sometimes as “GLBTQ”).

The only source of support, education, advocacy and opportunities to promote adolescents healthy sexual and gender identity development, ROSMY prides itself on providing the right resources at the right time. Our youth driven programs are dedicated to helping youth be themselves by empowering them to guide the important discussions and develop the events and activities that best meet their needs in a safe and supportive way.

We offers the following programs and services:

Youth Support Groups: GLBTQ youth participate in structured support groups. Groups for ages 14-20 are held on Tuesday nights starting at 6:30pm. All new youth will receive a brief orientation session on Tuesday nights prior to group; if you are new to ROSMY, please try to arrive a bit early to allow for this.

Youth Engaged in Leadership (YEL): A group of youth leaders, YEL will soon be making lots of big decisions about ROSMY! This program provides training in public speaking, board service, orienting new youth, outreach, leading workshops, and more.They are also in charge of planning our Alternative Prom and social events (see below). For more info, email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)!

Drop-In Hours: Each week ROSMY is open for youth to drop by and use our resources. Please check out the calendar for details about what we’re up to every night!

Youth support line (YSL): If you or someone you know is a LGBTQ youth, you can call the YSL 24/7 and ask a trained operator for support, information and referrals. The Youth Support Line number is toll free at 888-644-4390. You can also e-mail us anytime at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Local Resources

GLBTQ Resources in Richmond Click any name on these lists for contact information.

Therapists:

Chris McKenney, LPC

Crossover Ministry

Diversity Counseling Services

Donnie Conner LPC

Fan Free Clinic

The James House

Jewish Family Services

Jesse Rabinowitz, Ph.D.

Lark West, LCSW

Turning Point Counseling

Margaret J. Norman

Paula Jean, PhD

Jonathan Lebolt, PhD, LCSW

Virginia Commonwealth University Counseling Center

VCU Counseling Services Location 1 VCU Counseling Services Location 2

University of Richmond Counseling Services

Social Services Providers:

AIDS Hotline - National Disease Prevention Hotline - VA Dept of Health Fan Free Clinic Family Lifeline RAIN - AIDS Hotline Child Abuse Agency - Chesterfield Child Abuse Agency - Hanover Child Abuse Agency - Henrico Child Abuse Agency - Richmond Child Abuse Hotline - Toll Free Homeagain Women and Family Homeagain Men and Family

Legal Services:

Lambda Legal Services Equality Virginia

Safe Schools Contacts:

Gay, Lesbian Straight Education Network Richmond Virginia Safe Schools Coalition Amelia Academy Amelia County High School Armstrong High School Atlee High School Benedictine High School Blandford Manor Blessed Sacrement/Huguenot Clover Hill High School Cosby High School Deep Run High School Douglas Freeman High School Franklin Military Academy George Wythe High School Gloucester High School Godwin High School Goochland High School Hanover High School Henrico High School Hermitage High School Highland Springs High School Huguenot High School James River High School John Marshall High School Lee Davis High School Lloyd C. Bird High School Maggie Walker Gov. School Manchester High School Matoaca High School Meadowbrook High School Midlothian High School Monacan High School New Kent County High School Open High School Patrick Henry High School Petersburg High School Powhatan High School Richmond Academy School Richmond Community High St. Catherine’s High School St. Christopher’s High School St. Gertrude High School The Collegiate School The Steward School Thomas Dale High School Thomas Jefferson High School Trinity Episcopal School Tucker High School Va. Randolph Comm. High School Varina High School Brookland Middle School Fairfield Middle School Moody Middle School Short Pump Middle School St. Catherine’s Middle School St. Christopher’s Middle School Stonewall Jackson Middle School VA Commonwealth University Queer Action

Religious Organizations:

New Beginnings Christian Church B’nai B’rith Youth Org. Crossover Ministry First Unitarian Universalist Church Metropolitan Community Church Presbyterians for Lesbian & Gay Concerns St. John’s United Church of Christ Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Glen Allen Medical Services: Crossover Ministry TIPS Program Community Health Center Virginia League For Planned Parenthood Stuart Martin, DDS

Resources: Fan Free Clinic TIPS Program Richmond Transformers Virginia Transgender Task Force James River Transgender Society If you would like to suggest a resource or update your information on this page, please e-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Youth Leadership - YEL

 

YEL Program Description: Youth Engaged in Leadership (YEL) is a nine (9) month experience- based leadership development program designed specifically to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and straight youth ages 14 – 20.

A structured program encompassing both leadership education and practical experience includes:

* 4 Day residential leadership conference focused on building awareness to issues of prejudice and strategies for creating social change.

* Representation and participation on the ROSMY Board of Directors as the youth voice in organizational decision making.

* Teamwork and group leadership training * Public speaking coaching and presentation * Advocacy skill development and engagement

* Community engagement and development

* Community organizing Program Requirements: The Youth Engaged in Leadership (YEL) program is open to nine (9) youth ages 14 – 20 who self-identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or a straight ally. Eligible youth will be asked to submit an application with at least one letter of recommendation and a statement of support from a parent/guardian (for youth below the age of 18). Youth will be expected to attend weekly YEL meetings (Monday evenings 6:30 – 8:00PM) at ROSMY (2311 Westwood Ave., Richmond, VA 23230) unless otherwise stated for a specific activity.

In addition to the weekly meeting requirements, all participants will be expected to participate in and or coordinate:

* 4 Community-based Events

* 4 LGBT specific events

* 2 Community-based presentations

* Serve as youth delegates for ROSMY at organizational functions

Program Fees: The Youth Engaged in Leadership program is a fully funded program of ROSMY, thanks to support from Capital One LGBT Network, The Gay Community Foundation and The Youth Philanthropy Project of The Community Foundation Serving Central Virginia.

**The only fees to participants will be for extra-curricular activities or personal needs that that may result from youth engagement but are outside scheduled meeting or activity times**

Youth

 

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ROSMY'S SUMMER & SAND PARTY

Monday, July 27, 6:00PM

Free! and open to youths ages 14-20