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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How can YOU help Virginia’s GLBTQ youth?

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.
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Project Discovery

Community News!

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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Giving to ROSMY

Please consider ROSMY when planning your annual giving.  Click below for more information about our participation in United Way, the Combined Federal Campaign Local and the Government & School Campaign.
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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

Family Lifeline

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

Crossover Ministry

TIPS Program Community Health Center

Virginia League For Planned Parenthood

Stuart Martin, DDS

Transgender 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 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)

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