OUTMemphis Calendar
Community Calendar
November 2019
Sun, November 17
TransParent is facilitated by Dr. KT Hiestand, a certified and licensed psychologist. Please email Dr. Hiestand to RSVP for this group before attending.
To RSVP or for more information, send an email to Dr. Hiestand at [email protected]
FU;BU aims to build positive relationships with self and community through great conversation, while providing a forum for community building and socializing.
For more information, email us at [email protected]
Love Doesn't Hurt is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses of domestic violence in the LGBTQ community. From Phillis Lewis, their founder:
"Love Doesn't Hurt helps to provide emergency resources to victims of crime in the LGBTQ+ Community in Shelby County, TN. Through the assistance of our partner agencies working together to provide educational sessions and presentations to promote equality, empowerment, and love while showing the impact that violence has made in the LGBTQ+ Community to help provide inclusive and diverse assistance to victims and survivors. "
"What the LGBTQ+!!!!" is a series of panel discussions, breaking down the acronym into conversations about the individual identities that make up our community. From Love Doesn't Hurt:
"Through the panels we hope to break down each letter of LBGTQ+ to share what barriers these individuals face not only in their daily lives but how this may affect the resources they may try to seek. Also through the panels we want to open the doors of communication throughout the generations to create emotional intelligence in moving forward to help build stronger relationships, in addition, to tackling common myths within a safe place."
All meetings will be held at The Haven Memphis (206 G.E. Patterson). The dates for the discussion are as follows:
L: 8/29/19, 6:00p-8:00p
G: 9/26/19, 6:00p-8:00p
B: 10/24/19, 6:00p-8:00p
T: 11/17/19, 1:00p-3:30p
Q: 12/19/19, 6:00p-8:00p
+: 1/16/20, 6:00p-8:00p Mon, November 18
The test is free, quick, and confidential. The test takes around 20 minutes and includes a confidential sexual health counseling session with one of our highly trained testing staff.
For more information, please contact us via email at [email protected].
PT is open to anyone who identifies as transgender or is questioning, and is a safe and confidential space to ask questions, meet other people, and form bonds with the Memphis transgender community.
For more information, email us at [email protected].
This workshop is open to any community members, so if you'd like to attend, please join us.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What does this workshop involve?
A: The Trans ID Workshop is designed to help transgender individuals navigate the legal documentation and processes of transitioning, including name change, gender markers, and other such paperwork. Where applicable, blank documents and applications will be provided as part of the workshop.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: Nope! All materials necessary will be on hand.
Q: Do I need to RSVP to come to the Trans ID Workshop?
A: No. This workshop occurs on the first and third Monday of every month, and happens directly after those weekly meetings of Perpetual Transition, our core transgender services group. You may come to the workshop alone, but we also invite you to join us beforehand for PT.
Q: I'm not sure if I'm ready to transition, or I'm not sure what my transition will end up looking like. Can I still attend?
A: Of Course! This is merely an informative workshop, and attending certainly does not commit you to anything. However, should you decide it is something you want to move forward with, we have resources to assist. Tue, November 19
Wed, November 20
The test is free, quick, and confidential. The test takes around 20 minutes and includes a confidential sexual health counseling session with one of our highly trained testing staff.
For more information, please contact us via email at [email protected].
"The Phoenix Project is an initiative to provide free trauma-informed yoga services to the Memphis community. We were founded in 2019 by Caroline Schratz, a local mental health therapist and yoga teacher. Her dream to help at risk populations in her hometown became a reality when she started fundraising to start a women's therapeutic yoga group. The overwhelming support she received from the community led Caroline to realize there was a need to expand her services to reach even more people. Thus, The Phoenix Project was born. Through trauma-informed yoga, we can help bring healing to our city and hope to our neighbors."
We invite you to join us in this class series. All are welcome to participate. New participants should arrive around 15 minutes early. This is a free class series.
For more information on The Phoenix Project and trauma-informed yoga, visit their website at https://phoenixprojectmemphis.com/<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fphoenixprojectmemphis.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1mjmTAY5DV8izx9EIaPvL7UvwVyAi0Y0h34iRDhO4d6mcLJQNm6PWitWw&h=AT3BIw7Ux63PeeKabneJRNGWSZ29OiXCvX1whdIUQD2IdkwTpPUhHWF9P8xKU5nk3g1d-dVO33hFfIyFQvmxvYDEogP9xKyYAmfyT-ZNfmUYQxxGJvfMXYDdvPCh9o0FxEd86AE> Thu, November 21
Seeking Serenity provides a weekly session for LGBTQ community members who support are associated with problem drinkers to convene for community, discussion, and social support from like-minded people in similar situations. While allies are welcome, Seeking Serenity is centered and gives precedent to the lives and experience of LGBTQ people.
For more information, email us at [email protected] or visit our website at OUTMemphis.org. Fri, November 22
For more information, email us at [email protected]
Each week, this group meets at OUTMemphis (892 S Cooper), during which time they engage in snacks and drinks, fun planned activities, and discussion, all with peers who understand their experience.
This group is peer-led (like most groups at OUTMemphis), meaning that the facilitators of GenQ are also LGBTQ or Allied and 18-25.
This group, being a more mature age group than our other youth services, has a lot more freedom of activity, and will occasionally plan to do non-traditional things such as off-site meetings and activities. These will be discussed beforehand and approved by the group. This group also participates in our Life Hack program, a series of classes aimed at building skills and learning things necessary to being a productive member of society. This includes things like cooking classes, financial planning, anger management, interviewing skills, and many others.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I need to do anything beforehand?
A: Nope! Just show up!
Q: Who is in charge of the group?
A: This group is run by our Youth Services staff, as well as a group of Facilitators. These are volunteers who have gone through a training process to learn how to effectively keep a group moving and fun.
Q: I'm 25. Am I allowed to come?
A: Yes! This group is for folks 18-25, meaning that you are allowed until your 26th birthday.
Q: I'm 17. Am I allowed to come?
A: Unfortunately, no. This group is 18-25. However, we invite you to join PRYSM, our youth group for 13-17 year-olds!
Q: Can OUTMemphis pick me up or give me a ride home?
A: No. OUTMemphis Staff work on a strict Youth Interaction Policy which prohibits giving rides to guests. We ask that you make sure to arrange rides to and from GenQ beforehand. However, Facilitators and other group members are not prohibited from providing rides to each other, but that is something that will have to be worked out on a case-by-case basis between group members.
Q: Who will be in the building during meetings?
A: While this group meets during our normal open hours, the meeting itself is closed to participants. There may be staff, volunteers, or other guests in the building, but they will not be allowed to enter the space where GenQ is meeting unless they fit the demographic.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: No. Everything needed for the meeting, including activities and food, will be provided. We do ask to know about any food allergies, diet restrictions, or other such knowledge beforehand so we can engineer the best experience possible for the group members.
Q: What should I expect at this meeting?
A: Most meetings have some sort of food (either a snack or a meal), an activity (such as arts and crafts, games, presentation, etc), and discussion time.
If you would like more information, please email us at [email protected].
See you there! Sat, November 23
If you have questions about this group, please email [email protected].
Each week, this group meets at OUTMemphis (892 S Cooper), during which time they engage in snacks and drinks, fun planned activities, and discussion, all with peers who understand their experience.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I/Does my youth need to do anything beforehand?
A: No. At the youth's first meeting, there will be a short intake form on which we ask for name and pronouns, emergency contact information, and the kinds of activities they would like to engage in.
Q: Who is in charge of the group?
A: This group is run by our Youth Services staff, as well as a highly vetted select group of advisors. These advisors have been though an application and interview process, volunteer and facilitator training, training on how to identify and prevent abuse, and an extensive background check. To see more about these advisors, visit our PRYSM web page under Programs/Services.
Q: Can parents stay during the group?
A: Unfortunately, no. Because this space is engineered to be as close to peer-led as it can be, parents are not allowed to stay for the meetings. However, parents and caregivers are encouraged to come slightly early (before youth are on site) to meet the advisors, staff members, and any presenters who might be speaking that day. If you'd like to arrange this, please contact [email protected]
Q: Can OUTMemphis pick my youth up or give them a ride home?
A: No. OUTMemphis Staff and Advisors work on a strict Youth Interaction Policy which prohibits giving rides to youth. We ask that you make sure to arrange rides to and from PRYSM beforehand.
Q: Who will be in the building during meetings?
A: During PRYSM meetings, there is always at least one Youth Services Staff member as well as two PRYSM Advisors. Other than that, the only people allowed in the building while the PRYSM youth occupy the space are any special presenters that may be there to give a presentation. No one else is allowed in the building during these times.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: No. Everything needed for the meeting, including activities and food, will be provided. We do ask to know about any food allergies, diet restrictions, or other such knowledge beforehand so we can engineer the best experience possible for the youths.
Q: What should I expect at this meeting?
A: Most meetings have some sort of food (either a snack or a meal), an activity (such as arts and crafts, games, presentation etc), and discussion time.
If you would like more information, please email us at [email protected].
See you there! Sun, November 24
FU;BU aims to build positive relationships with self and community through great conversation, while providing a forum for community building and socializing.
For more information, email us at [email protected] Mon, November 25
The test is free, quick, and confidential. The test takes around 20 minutes and includes a confidential sexual health counseling session with one of our highly trained testing staff.
For more information, please contact us via email at [email protected].
PT is open to anyone who identifies as transgender or is questioning, and is a safe and confidential space to ask questions, meet other people, and form bonds with the Memphis transgender community.
For more information, email us at [email protected]. Tue, November 26
Tu Ppl es un grupo social y de apoyo para gente Latinx/Hispanx en Memphis que tabien es parte de la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Si no habla mucho ingles no se preocupe. Lxs facilidatorxs del grupo habla espanol!
For more information, email us at [email protected]
Para mas informacion, envíenos un correo electrónico a [email protected] Wed, November 27
The test is free, quick, and confidential. The test takes around 20 minutes and includes a confidential sexual health counseling session with one of our highly trained testing staff.
For more information, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Thu, November 28
OUTMemphis has a tradition of hosting a community pot luck on Thanksgiving Day, and this year is no different. Some members of our community may be estranged from family, socially isolated, or otherwise would not have a place to celebrate this holiday. Even if you are celebrating with loved ones, we encourage you to stop by for a bite and say hello. We invite you to join us for a meal and connection, and you might even make some new friends and family!
This is a pot luck, and as such we highly encourage you to bring a food item to share. However, no one will be turned away for lack of contribution.
OUTMemphis will be providing meat options, some beverages, and a few side items. If you would like to bring a food or drink item to share, we highly encourage you to.
See you there! Fri, November 29
Each week, this group meets at OUTMemphis (892 S Cooper), during which time they engage in snacks and drinks, fun planned activities, and discussion, all with peers who understand their experience.
This group is peer-led (like most groups at OUTMemphis), meaning that the facilitators of GenQ are also LGBTQ or Allied and 18-25.
This group, being a more mature age group than our other youth services, has a lot more freedom of activity, and will occasionally plan to do non-traditional things such as off-site meetings and activities. These will be discussed beforehand and approved by the group. This group also participates in our Life Hack program, a series of classes aimed at building skills and learning things necessary to being a productive member of society. This includes things like cooking classes, financial planning, anger management, interviewing skills, and many others.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I need to do anything beforehand?
A: Nope! Just show up!
Q: Who is in charge of the group?
A: This group is run by our Youth Services staff, as well as a group of Facilitators. These are volunteers who have gone through a training process to learn how to effectively keep a group moving and fun.
Q: I'm 25. Am I allowed to come?
A: Yes! This group is for folks 18-25, meaning that you are allowed until your 26th birthday.
Q: I'm 17. Am I allowed to come?
A: Unfortunately, no. This group is 18-25. However, we invite you to join PRYSM, our youth group for 13-17 year-olds!
Q: Can OUTMemphis pick me up or give me a ride home?
A: No. OUTMemphis Staff work on a strict Youth Interaction Policy which prohibits giving rides to guests. We ask that you make sure to arrange rides to and from GenQ beforehand. However, Facilitators and other group members are not prohibited from providing rides to each other, but that is something that will have to be worked out on a case-by-case basis between group members.
Q: Who will be in the building during meetings?
A: While this group meets during our normal open hours, the meeting itself is closed to participants. There may be staff, volunteers, or other guests in the building, but they will not be allowed to enter the space where GenQ is meeting unless they fit the demographic.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: No. Everything needed for the meeting, including activities and food, will be provided. We do ask to know about any food allergies, diet restrictions, or other such knowledge beforehand so we can engineer the best experience possible for the group members.
Q: What should I expect at this meeting?
A: Most meetings have some sort of food (either a snack or a meal), an activity (such as arts and crafts, games, presentation, etc), and discussion time.
If you would like more information, please email us at [email protected].
See you there! Sat, November 30
Each week, this group meets at OUTMemphis (892 S Cooper), during which time they engage in snacks and drinks, fun planned activities, and discussion, all with peers who understand their experience.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I/Does my youth need to do anything beforehand?
A: No. At the youth's first meeting, there will be a short intake form on which we ask for name and pronouns, emergency contact information, and the kinds of activities they would like to engage in.
Q: Who is in charge of the group?
A: This group is run by our Youth Services staff, as well as a highly vetted select group of advisors. These advisors have been though an application and interview process, volunteer and facilitator training, training on how to identify and prevent abuse, and an extensive background check. To see more about these advisors, visit our PRYSM web page under Programs/Services.
Q: Can parents stay during the group?
A: Unfortunately, no. Because this space is engineered to be as close to peer-led as it can be, parents are not allowed to stay for the meetings. However, parents and caregivers are encouraged to come slightly early (before youth are on site) to meet the advisors, staff members, and any presenters who might be speaking that day. If you'd like to arrange this, please contact [email protected]
Q: Can OUTMemphis pick my youth up or give them a ride home?
A: No. OUTMemphis Staff and Advisors work on a strict Youth Interaction Policy which prohibits giving rides to youth. We ask that you make sure to arrange rides to and from PRYSM beforehand.
Q: Who will be in the building during meetings?
A: During PRYSM meetings, there is always at least one Youth Services Staff member as well as two PRYSM Advisors. Other than that, the only people allowed in the building while the PRYSM youth occupy the space are any special presenters that may be there to give a presentation. No one else is allowed in the building during these times.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: No. Everything needed for the meeting, including activities and food, will be provided. We do ask to know about any food allergies, diet restrictions, or other such knowledge beforehand so we can engineer the best experience possible for the youths.
Q: What should I expect at this meeting?
A: Most meetings have some sort of food (either a snack or a meal), an activity (such as arts and crafts, games, presentation etc), and discussion time.
If you would like more information, please email us at [email protected].
See you there! December 2019
Sun, December 1
FU;BU aims to build positive relationships with self and community through great conversation, while providing a forum for community building and socializing.
For more information, email us at [email protected] Mon, December 2
The test is free, quick, and confidential. The test takes around 20 minutes and includes a confidential sexual health counseling session with one of our highly trained testing staff.
For more information, please contact us via email at [email protected].
PT is open to anyone who identifies as transgender or is questioning, and is a safe and confidential space to ask questions, meet other people, and form bonds with the Memphis transgender community.
For more information, email us at [email protected].
This workshop is open to any community members, so if you'd like to attend, please join us.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What does this workshop involve?
A: The Trans ID Workshop is designed to help transgender individuals navigate the legal documentation and processes of transitioning, including name change, gender markers, and other such paperwork. Where applicable, blank documents and applications will be provided as part of the workshop.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: Nope! All materials necessary will be on hand.
Q: Do I need to RSVP to come to the Trans ID Workshop?
A: No. This workshop occurs on the first and third Monday of every month, and happens directly after those weekly meetings of Perpetual Transition, our core transgender services group. You may come to the workshop alone, but we also invite you to join us beforehand for PT.
Q: I'm not sure if I'm ready to transition, or I'm not sure what my transition will end up looking like. Can I still attend?
A: Of Course! This is merely an informative workshop, and attending certainly does not commit you to anything. However, should you decide it is something you want to move forward with, we have resources to assist. Wed, December 4
The test is free, quick, and confidential. The test takes around 20 minutes and includes a confidential sexual health counseling session with one of our highly trained testing staff.
For more information, please contact us via email at [email protected].
"The Phoenix Project is an initiative to provide free trauma-informed yoga services to the Memphis community. We were founded in 2019 by Caroline Schratz, a local mental health therapist and yoga teacher. Her dream to help at risk populations in her hometown became a reality when she started fundraising to start a women's therapeutic yoga group. The overwhelming support she received from the community led Caroline to realize there was a need to expand her services to reach even more people. Thus, The Phoenix Project was born. Through trauma-informed yoga, we can help bring healing to our city and hope to our neighbors."
We invite you to join us in this class series. All are welcome to participate. New participants should arrive around 15 minutes early. This is a free class series.
For more information on The Phoenix Project and trauma-informed yoga, visit their website at https://phoenixprojectmemphis.com/<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fphoenixprojectmemphis.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1mjmTAY5DV8izx9EIaPvL7UvwVyAi0Y0h34iRDhO4d6mcLJQNm6PWitWw&h=AT3BIw7Ux63PeeKabneJRNGWSZ29OiXCvX1whdIUQD2IdkwTpPUhHWF9P8xKU5nk3g1d-dVO33hFfIyFQvmxvYDEogP9xKyYAmfyT-ZNfmUYQxxGJvfMXYDdvPCh9o0FxEd86AE> Thu, December 5
Seeking Serenity provides a weekly session for LGBTQ community members who support are associated with problem drinkers to convene for community, discussion, and social support from like-minded people in similar situations. While allies are welcome, Seeking Serenity is centered and gives precedent to the lives and experience of LGBTQ people.
For more information, email us at [email protected] or visit our website at OUTMemphis.org. Fri, December 6
For more information, email us at [email protected]
Each week, this group meets at OUTMemphis (892 S Cooper), during which time they engage in snacks and drinks, fun planned activities, and discussion, all with peers who understand their experience.
This group is peer-led (like most groups at OUTMemphis), meaning that the facilitators of GenQ are also LGBTQ or Allied and 18-25.
This group, being a more mature age group than our other youth services, has a lot more freedom of activity, and will occasionally plan to do non-traditional things such as off-site meetings and activities. These will be discussed beforehand and approved by the group. This group also participates in our Life Hack program, a series of classes aimed at building skills and learning things necessary to being a productive member of society. This includes things like cooking classes, financial planning, anger management, interviewing skills, and many others.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I need to do anything beforehand?
A: Nope! Just show up!
Q: Who is in charge of the group?
A: This group is run by our Youth Services staff, as well as a group of Facilitators. These are volunteers who have gone through a training process to learn how to effectively keep a group moving and fun.
Q: I'm 25. Am I allowed to come?
A: Yes! This group is for folks 18-25, meaning that you are allowed until your 26th birthday.
Q: I'm 17. Am I allowed to come?
A: Unfortunately, no. This group is 18-25. However, we invite you to join PRYSM, our youth group for 13-17 year-olds!
Q: Can OUTMemphis pick me up or give me a ride home?
A: No. OUTMemphis Staff work on a strict Youth Interaction Policy which prohibits giving rides to guests. We ask that you make sure to arrange rides to and from GenQ beforehand. However, Facilitators and other group members are not prohibited from providing rides to each other, but that is something that will have to be worked out on a case-by-case basis between group members.
Q: Who will be in the building during meetings?
A: While this group meets during our normal open hours, the meeting itself is closed to participants. There may be staff, volunteers, or other guests in the building, but they will not be allowed to enter the space where GenQ is meeting unless they fit the demographic.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: No. Everything needed for the meeting, including activities and food, will be provided. We do ask to know about any food allergies, diet restrictions, or other such knowledge beforehand so we can engineer the best experience possible for the group members.
Q: What should I expect at this meeting?
A: Most meetings have some sort of food (either a snack or a meal), an activity (such as arts and crafts, games, presentation, etc), and discussion time.
If you would like more information, please email us at [email protected].
See you there! Sat, December 7
Each week, this group meets at OUTMemphis (892 S Cooper), during which time they engage in snacks and drinks, fun planned activities, and discussion, all with peers who understand their experience.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I/Does my youth need to do anything beforehand?
A: No. At the youth's first meeting, there will be a short intake form on which we ask for name and pronouns, emergency contact information, and the kinds of activities they would like to engage in.
Q: Who is in charge of the group?
A: This group is run by our Youth Services staff, as well as a highly vetted select group of advisors. These advisors have been though an application and interview process, volunteer and facilitator training, training on how to identify and prevent abuse, and an extensive background check. To see more about these advisors, visit our PRYSM web page under Programs/Services.
Q: Can parents stay during the group?
A: Unfortunately, no. Because this space is engineered to be as close to peer-led as it can be, parents are not allowed to stay for the meetings. However, parents and caregivers are encouraged to come slightly early (before youth are on site) to meet the advisors, staff members, and any presenters who might be speaking that day. If you'd like to arrange this, please contact [email protected]
Q: Can OUTMemphis pick my youth up or give them a ride home?
A: No. OUTMemphis Staff and Advisors work on a strict Youth Interaction Policy which prohibits giving rides to youth. We ask that you make sure to arrange rides to and from PRYSM beforehand.
Q: Who will be in the building during meetings?
A: During PRYSM meetings, there is always at least one Youth Services Staff member as well as two PRYSM Advisors. Other than that, the only people allowed in the building while the PRYSM youth occupy the space are any special presenters that may be there to give a presentation. No one else is allowed in the building during these times.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: No. Everything needed for the meeting, including activities and food, will be provided. We do ask to know about any food allergies, diet restrictions, or other such knowledge beforehand so we can engineer the best experience possible for the youths.
Q: What should I expect at this meeting?
A: Most meetings have some sort of food (either a snack or a meal), an activity (such as arts and crafts, games, presentation etc), and discussion time.
If you would like more information, please email us at [email protected].
See you there! Sun, December 8
For more information, email us at [email protected].
FU;BU aims to build positive relationships with self and community through great conversation, while providing a forum for community building and socializing.
For more information, email us at [email protected] Mon, December 9
The test is free, quick, and confidential. The test takes around 20 minutes and includes a confidential sexual health counseling session with one of our highly trained testing staff.
For more information, please contact us via email at [email protected].
PT is open to anyone who identifies as transgender or is questioning, and is a safe and confidential space to ask questions, meet other people, and form bonds with the Memphis transgender community.
For more information, email us at [email protected]. Tue, December 10
Wed, December 11
The test is free, quick, and confidential. The test takes around 20 minutes and includes a confidential sexual health counseling session with one of our highly trained testing staff.
For more information, please contact us via email at [email protected].
The book for this meeting is TBD.
The Meristem Women's Book Club is named after the feminist/LGBTQ bookstore that existed down the street from OUTMemphis on Cooper between 1990-1998.
Meristem cells are the point of new growth in some plants - similar to stem cells in humans. Meristem is named after the bookstore to honor our past and to foster hope for our future.
Each month, Meristem reads and explores a different written work by women, LGBTQ, and feminist authors and to foster a community of support with like-minded women.
Meristem is open to lesbian, bi/pansexual, trans, and allied women of all gender identities and expressions.
For more information, email us. Thu, December 12
Seeking Serenity provides a weekly session for LGBTQ community members who support are associated with problem drinkers to convene for community, discussion, and social support from like-minded people in similar situations. While allies are welcome, Seeking Serenity is centered and gives precedent to the lives and experience of LGBTQ people.
For more information, email us at [email protected] or visit our website at OUTMemphis.org. Fri, December 13
For more information, email us at [email protected]
Each week, this group meets at OUTMemphis (892 S Cooper), during which time they engage in snacks and drinks, fun planned activities, and discussion, all with peers who understand their experience.
This group is peer-led (like most groups at OUTMemphis), meaning that the facilitators of GenQ are also LGBTQ or Allied and 18-25.
This group, being a more mature age group than our other youth services, has a lot more freedom of activity, and will occasionally plan to do non-traditional things such as off-site meetings and activities. These will be discussed beforehand and approved by the group. This group also participates in our Life Hack program, a series of classes aimed at building skills and learning things necessary to being a productive member of society. This includes things like cooking classes, financial planning, anger management, interviewing skills, and many others.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I need to do anything beforehand?
A: Nope! Just show up!
Q: Who is in charge of the group?
A: This group is run by our Youth Services staff, as well as a group of Facilitators. These are volunteers who have gone through a training process to learn how to effectively keep a group moving and fun.
Q: I'm 25. Am I allowed to come?
A: Yes! This group is for folks 18-25, meaning that you are allowed until your 26th birthday.
Q: I'm 17. Am I allowed to come?
A: Unfortunately, no. This group is 18-25. However, we invite you to join PRYSM, our youth group for 13-17 year-olds!
Q: Can OUTMemphis pick me up or give me a ride home?
A: No. OUTMemphis Staff work on a strict Youth Interaction Policy which prohibits giving rides to guests. We ask that you make sure to arrange rides to and from GenQ beforehand. However, Facilitators and other group members are not prohibited from providing rides to each other, but that is something that will have to be worked out on a case-by-case basis between group members.
Q: Who will be in the building during meetings?
A: While this group meets during our normal open hours, the meeting itself is closed to participants. There may be staff, volunteers, or other guests in the building, but they will not be allowed to enter the space where GenQ is meeting unless they fit the demographic.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: No. Everything needed for the meeting, including activities and food, will be provided. We do ask to know about any food allergies, diet restrictions, or other such knowledge beforehand so we can engineer the best experience possible for the group members.
Q: What should I expect at this meeting?
A: Most meetings have some sort of food (either a snack or a meal), an activity (such as arts and crafts, games, presentation, etc), and discussion time.
If you would like more information, please email us at [email protected].
See you there! Sat, December 14
Each week, this group meets at OUTMemphis (892 S Cooper), during which time they engage in snacks and drinks, fun planned activities, and discussion, all with peers who understand their experience.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I/Does my youth need to do anything beforehand?
A: No. At the youth's first meeting, there will be a short intake form on which we ask for name and pronouns, emergency contact information, and the kinds of activities they would like to engage in.
Q: Who is in charge of the group?
A: This group is run by our Youth Services staff, as well as a highly vetted select group of advisors. These advisors have been though an application and interview process, volunteer and facilitator training, training on how to identify and prevent abuse, and an extensive background check. To see more about these advisors, visit our PRYSM web page under Programs/Services.
Q: Can parents stay during the group?
A: Unfortunately, no. Because this space is engineered to be as close to peer-led as it can be, parents are not allowed to stay for the meetings. However, parents and caregivers are encouraged to come slightly early (before youth are on site) to meet the advisors, staff members, and any presenters who might be speaking that day. If you'd like to arrange this, please contact [email protected]
Q: Can OUTMemphis pick my youth up or give them a ride home?
A: No. OUTMemphis Staff and Advisors work on a strict Youth Interaction Policy which prohibits giving rides to youth. We ask that you make sure to arrange rides to and from PRYSM beforehand.
Q: Who will be in the building during meetings?
A: During PRYSM meetings, there is always at least one Youth Services Staff member as well as two PRYSM Advisors. Other than that, the only people allowed in the building while the PRYSM youth occupy the space are any special presenters that may be there to give a presentation. No one else is allowed in the building during these times.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: No. Everything needed for the meeting, including activities and food, will be provided. We do ask to know about any food allergies, diet restrictions, or other such knowledge beforehand so we can engineer the best experience possible for the youths.
Q: What should I expect at this meeting?
A: Most meetings have some sort of food (either a snack or a meal), an activity (such as arts and crafts, games, presentation etc), and discussion time.
If you would like more information, please email us at [email protected].
See you there! Sun, December 15
TransParent is facilitated by Dr. KT Hiestand, a certified and licensed psychologist. Please email Dr. Hiestand to RSVP for this group before attending.
To RSVP or for more information, send an email to Dr. Hiestand at [email protected]
FU;BU aims to build positive relationships with self and community through great conversation, while providing a forum for community building and socializing.
For more information, email us at [email protected] Mon, December 16
The test is free, quick, and confidential. The test takes around 20 minutes and includes a confidential sexual health counseling session with one of our highly trained testing staff.
For more information, please contact us via email at [email protected].
PT is open to anyone who identifies as transgender or is questioning, and is a safe and confidential space to ask questions, meet other people, and form bonds with the Memphis transgender community.
For more information, email us at [email protected].
This workshop is open to any community members, so if you'd like to attend, please join us.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What does this workshop involve?
A: The Trans ID Workshop is designed to help transgender individuals navigate the legal documentation and processes of transitioning, including name change, gender markers, and other such paperwork. Where applicable, blank documents and applications will be provided as part of the workshop.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: Nope! All materials necessary will be on hand.
Q: Do I need to RSVP to come to the Trans ID Workshop?
A: No. This workshop occurs on the first and third Monday of every month, and happens directly after those weekly meetings of Perpetual Transition, our core transgender services group. You may come to the workshop alone, but we also invite you to join us beforehand for PT.
Q: I'm not sure if I'm ready to transition, or I'm not sure what my transition will end up looking like. Can I still attend?
A: Of Course! This is merely an informative workshop, and attending certainly does not commit you to anything. However, should you decide it is something you want to move forward with, we have resources to assist. Tue, December 17
Wed, December 18
The test is free, quick, and confidential. The test takes around 20 minutes and includes a confidential sexual health counseling session with one of our highly trained testing staff.
For more information, please contact us via email at [email protected].
November 2019
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Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at http://www.operamemphis.org or by calling the Opera Memphis Box Office at 901.257.3100. Mon, November 25
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December 2019
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