Ensuring Virginia's sexual minority youth an equal opportunity for success since 1991.
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Letter from ROSMY Board
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Sponsorship of a CRISIS package only $30
Each CRISIS package contains a personalized letter, the CRISIS curriculum for fostering positive discussion about differences with youth, parents, and caregivers, 50 Youth Support Line Cards, and a companion copy of Mitchell Gold’s moving look at 40 real accounts of growing up gay in America, CRISIS. Call (804)644-4800 to be a sponsor.
Project Discovery
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If you are woman or know a woman coming out later in life, there is a safe, confidential forum for you to share your experience with others and seek support.
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2010 Alternative Prom
2010 Alternative Prom!
Start Time: Saturday, April 17 at 8:00pm
End Time: Sunday, April 18 at 12:00am
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church
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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 - (804) 359-6615
Crossover Ministry - (804) 233-5016
Diversity Counseling Services - (804) 353-3469
Donnie Conner LPC - (804) 359-2424
Fan Free Clinic - (804) 358-8538
The James House - (804) 458-2840
Jewish Family Services - (804) 282-5402
Jesse Rabinowitz, Ph.D. - (804) 320-7881 x2117
Lark West, LCSW - (804) 270-1200
Turning Point Counseling - 804.798.8285
Margaret J. Norman - (804) 741-4300
Paula Jean, PhD - (804) 329-3940
Jonathan Lebolt, PhD, LCSW - (804) 683-4536
Virginia Commonwealth University Counseling Center
University of Richmond Counseling Services
Social Services Providers:
AIDS Hotline - (800) 533-4148
National Disease Prevention Hotline VA Dept of Health
Fan Free Clinic (804) 358-8538
RAIN AIDS Hotline - (804) 358-6343
Chesterfield Child Abuse Agency
Hanover Child Abuse Agency
Henrico Child Abuse Agency - (804) 501-5437
Richmond Child Abuse Hotline Toll Free
Homeagain Women and Family - 804-358-7747 x103
Homeagain Men and Family - 804-358-7747 x103
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
TIPS Program Community Health Center
Virginia League For Planned Parenthood
Transgender Resources:
Fan Free Clinic TIPS Program
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
Why not do stuff with us? We generally have something going on - and we're always open to suggestions.
ROSMY'S 3rd Annual Alternative Prom!
Start Time: Saturday, April 17 at 8:00pm
End Time: Sunday, April 18 at 12:00am
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church
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ROSMY Youth Arts Initiative
The ROSMY Youth Arts Initiative brings the Arts to life for ROSMY youth. This winter, our youth will attend live performances and art exhibits throughout the Richmond community. GLBT musicians, directors, actors, artists and dancers will visit ROSMY to give the youth an inside look at their craft as well as sharing their success stories of overcoming obstacles in pursuit of their dreams.
March 16th "Fashion Night: Marc Jacobs." Sign up with Ashley at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
SOCIAL NETWORKING
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