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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 Monday though Thursday between 5:30 and 6:30pm for your free test.

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.

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 Forums

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. GLBTQ 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.

New Group Starting February 10

Mondays

Trans & Friends
(Ages 13-24)
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.

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

Tuesdays

Womyn's Lounge
(Ages 16-24)
LBTQ
Tuesday 6:30-8 p.m.
A social/support group to foster additional support and community for lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning womyn.

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

Wednesdays

Teen Forum
(Ages 13-17)
GLBTQ
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)
GLBTQ
Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m.
A group for young adults offering support and discussion.

Thursdays

T-Time

T-Time is held on Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.

This group is for transgender youth and young adults ages 13-24 and provides a safe space for trans people to share experiences.

Movie Nights

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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

Fridays 

Art RAVE

(Realizing Artistic Vision in Everyone)

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

Info for first-timers:
The YouthPride Center is convenient to Inman Park/Reynoldstown 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 GLBTQ 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.