OUTMemphis calendar
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
GROUP THERAPY: STRESSED backward is DESSERTS
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Group Therapy: STRESSED backwards is DESSERTS
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Group Therapy: STRESSED backwards is DESSERTS
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Group Therapy: STRESSED backwards is DESSERTS
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Group Therapy: STRESSED backwards is DESSERTS
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th Friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based on attendee desires, so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Group Therapy: STRESSED backwards is DESSERTS
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Game Night
Game Night at the Youth Empowerment Center is every 4th friday of the month, alternating between board games and video games. Games are chosen based of attendee desires so you’ll always havea say!
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Life Hack
A skill-building workshop focused on important life skills for a healthy adult life. Hacks range from budgeting and resume building to sexual health and self-defense. Join us if you are wanting an educational opportunity to help people build skills that will sustain independent living and help youth better navigate the adult world.
All YEC events are for LGBTQ+ youth and allies 18-24.
STRESSED backward is DESSERTS — GROUP THERAPY
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
Homework Support
Struggling with schoolwork? Join us for Homework Support, a bi-monthly group designed to help LGBTQ+ youth ages 12–17 stay on track and feel confident in the classroom. Whether you need help with an assignment, want a quiet space to study, or just need encouragement from supportive peers and staff.
Movie Night
Movie Night at the Youth Empowerment Center!
Watching: Judas and the Black Messiah
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Homework Support
Struggling with schoolwork? Join us for Homework Support, a bi-monthly group designed to help LGBTQ+ youth ages 12–17 stay on track and feel confident in the classroom. Whether you need help with an assignment, want a quiet space to study, or just need encouragement from supportive peers and staff.
STRESSED backward is DESSERTS — GROUP THERAPY
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
Life Hack: Literacy
Learn more about media literacy in the age of AI. We will discuss how to identify AI-generated media, how to use AI tools productively, and the dangers of using AI for collecting information.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Craft Night: Decorating the YEC
Leave your mark in this collaborative art activity! Work together to create a large-scale installation to decorate the walls of the YEC!
Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
STRESSED backward is DESSERTS — GROUP THERAPY
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
PRYSM
Monthly youth programming, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Weekly on Saturdays @ 12PM
STRESSED backward is DESSERTS — GROUP THERAPY
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
PRYSM
Weekly programing, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Weekly on Saturdays @ 12PM
STRESSED backward is DESSERTS
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
PRYSM: Silent Disco 2025
Join us for our annual Silent Disco PRYSM party!
A silent disco is a party where people dance to music played through wireless headphones instead of a speaker system. The music is broadcast via a transmitter and picked up by the headphones, which means anyone without headphones won't be able to hear the music! How fun?!
Homework SUPPORT
Struggling with schoolwork? Join us for Homework Support, a bi-monthly group designed to help LGBTQ+ youth ages 12–17 stay on track and feel confident in the classroom. Whether you need help with an assignment, want a quiet space to study, or just need encouragement from supportive peers and staff.
PRYSM
Monthly youth programming, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Weekly on Saturdays @ 12PM
STRESSED backward is DESSERTS
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
PRYSM
Monthly youth programming, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Weekly on Saturdays @ 12PM
Movie Night
Happy Halloween! Come by the YEC and enjoy a Halloweentown movie marathon to celebrate. Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
Homework SUPPORT
Struggling with schoolwork? Join us for Homework Support, a bi-monthly group designed to help LGBTQ+ youth ages 12–17 stay on track and feel confident in the classroom. Whether you need help with an assignment, want a quiet space to study, or just need encouragement from supportive peers and staff.
Pumpkin Carving @ YEC
Get in the festive spirit and prepare for Halloween by joining us at the YEC for pumpkin carving! Reminder that all events hosted at the Youth Empowerment Center are limited to 18-24 year old folks only.
PRYSM
Monthly youth programming, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Weekly on Saturdays @ 12PM
STRESSED backward is DESSERTS
STRESSED Backwards is DESSERTS is The Youth Empowerment Center's Group Therapy, providing support for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 through life & social transitions. Led by Meghan Paige, LPC, NCC of Rooted in Memphis Counseling.
This month Meghan will be leading groups through processing the federal law enforcements occupation in our Memphis communities.
Craft Night: Candle Making
Every month, we gather for a cozy evening of creativity, connection, and community! Craft Night is a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ youth to express themselves through art. Whether it’s painting, beading, zine-making, or something new each time. No experience is needed, all materials are provided, and plenty of good vibes are included.
PRYSM
Monthly youth programming, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Weekly on Saturdays @ 12PM
PRYSM
Monthly youth programming, 1-on-1 and peer support, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth 12-17 and their caregivers.
Weekly on Saturdays @ 12PM
Trivia Night
Brush up on your knowledge of sexual health and LGBTQ+ history and play a game of Jeopardy with our friends from St. Jude!
Make sure to pre-register for this event, as only two teams of five will be able to play; spectators are also welcome, however. Whichever team scores the most points will receive a gift bag for each participant!
This event is open to guests ages 13-24.