YouthPride - Programs

YouthPride
955 Washington Place, SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
ph: 1.404.449.5406
fax: 1.404.921.9265
youthpride@youthpride.org

Programs

To view a calendar of our weekly

youth events please click here.

Empowerment Forum will be on Fridays now

(Starting Next Week - May 06)

YouthPride Programs

Safe Zone, funded in part by the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, offers a daily after-school program and regular support and discussion groups. Safe Zone comprises trainings and workshops, a print library, Internet resources, social gatherings, monthly dances, career exploration and referral to other services.

The Safe Zone includes:

Free HIV Testing:

Free and confidential HIV testing is available at YouthPride. YouthPride is excited to host this new technology with assistance from STAND, Inc. Stop by the center Tuesday though Thursday between 5:00 and 6:30pm for your free test.

Weekly Discussion Forums:

The YouthPride Center is home to Teen Forum, Young Adult Forum, TransandFriends, Boy Talk, and Womyn's Lounge and Empowered Men. Trained adults facilitate open, respectful and supportive discussions of life's cares and joys.

Movie Nights:

Every Thursday night a new movie! Join us 6:30p-8:30p for movies, discussions and fun. Check the calendar above to review a showing list or click on the upcoming events tab!

MY LIFE:

(Mobilizing Youth to Learn, Inspire, Facilitate & Educate Peers for HIV/AIDS Prevention):

This program is supported in part by Atlanta AIDS Partnership Fund and Fulton County Department of Human Services. MY LIFE is a multi-faceted, year-round HIV/AIDS prevention education program working closely with AID Atlanta, AID Gwinnett and other organizations.

EVOLVE! Suicide Prevention & Counseling:

YouthPride developed the Evolve! program in order to address the growing problem of suicide among LGBTQQ teenagers and young adults. The program provides therapeutic services to youth in crisis while also working to increase community awareness of mental health issues, depression and suicide for "at risk" youth and young adults in Metro Atlanta.

EVOLVE! expanded its services in 2008 by offering YouthPride members free individual, couples and group counseling in a non-judgmental and confidential environment. Counseling is provided on site by licensed practitioners or a counseling intern. We also provide counseling or referrals to YP members' families and offer workshops to the public. Evolve! also provides help and referrals for youth struggling with homelessness. To schedule a counseling session, please email the counseling staff.

David Bohnett CyberCenter:

An eight-station state-of-the art computer center and free Internet portal for youth provide by the David Bohnett Foundation.

YouthBoard:

Empowers youth by giving them a formal voice in all aspects of YouthPride. It also provides for election of youth members to YouthPride's formal governing Board of Directors.

CITY Academy:

An intensive week-long program serving approximately 20 inner city youth supported by Fulton County FRESH. Throughout the school year, CITY Academy offers leadership development and youth empowerment trainings and workshops.

Discussion Groups

For youth who realize they are gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, or have gender issues, there are few havens. Many adults in schools and religious institutions either deny that gays and lesbians exist or condemn homosexuality outright. LGBTQQ youth often feel ashamed and vulnerable in the very places where they should feel the safest.

YouthPride feels offering weekly discussion groups is one of the most valuable services it can provide. All groups are facilitated by trained adult and youth volunteers and operated according to a set of rules developed by YP Staff, Board of Directors, and Youth. Every group begins with a review of group rules. All information exchanged during meetings is confidential.

Mondays

TransAndFriends
(Ages 13-24)
LGBTQQ
Mondays 6:30-8:00p.
Trans & Friends is a forum to facilitate open dialogue and activism around social issues encouraging a beloved community in a transient world. Gender issues are also discussed.

Tuesdays

Through Her Eyes
(Ages 16-24)
LBTQQ
Tuesday 6:30-8 p.m.
A social/support group to foster additional support and community for lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning womyn.

Boy Talk
(Ages 16-24)
GBTQQ
Tuesday 6:30-8 p.m.
A social/support group to foster additional support and community for gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning young men.

Wednesdays

Art RAVE

(Realizing Artistic Vision in Everyone)

All youth are encouraged to join us for a unique art activity every Wednesday. Details on the monthly activity can be found under upcoming events.

Teen Forum
(Ages 13-17)
LGBTQQ
Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m.
A time for teens to discuss personal issues, ask questions and find support.

Young Adult Forum
(Ages 18-24)
LGBTQQ
Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m.
A group for young adults offering support and discussion.

Thursdays

T-Time
has been discontinued. Please join TransAndFriends Mondays at 6:30

Movie Night

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Go to the upcoming events page to see what movies are playing!

Fridays

Words of Empowerment
(Ages 16-24)
Fridays 6:30-8 p.m.
LGBTQQ People of Color come together for an evening of dialog.

Info for first-timers:

The YouthPride Center is convenient to Ashby Street MARTA station.
Please allow for extra time in reaching the Center so you can be on time. It may also help to review the driving and MARTA directions.
Taking a "straight (heterosexual) friend with you to your first discussion forum is OK, but be aware that you will have to go alone the next time you come, as the groups are meant for LGBTQQ youth. We do understand, however, that some youth need a sense of security on their first visit.
Often youth go out for coffee, pizza, or other food after groups get out. Whether you plan on leaving right after group or after going out to eat, please make arrangements for returning home afterwards. YouthPride does not provide transportation.

YouthPride, Inc.

955 Washington Place, SW

Atlanta, GA 30314
Call 404.449.5406 (Main telephone #)