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OPEN FOR MORE!

Join us for our NEW walk-in hours from 12PM to 8PM, Tuesday through Saturday!

That means more chances to access our services. More programing for LGBTQ+ folks. More FREE HIV/STI testing opportunities. More ways to get involved with OUTMemphis and engage with the LGBTQ+ community of the Mid-South.

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A HISTORIC NEW ERA’ FOR MID-SOUTH LGBTQ+ SERVICES

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — OUTMemphis, the longest-running LGBTQ+ organization in Tennessee, announced today a transformative expansion of its regional infrastructure. 

Following three years of unprecedented growth, the organization is launching a bold new chapter that consolidates its footprint, scales its lifesaving services, and secures its position as a leading voice for the LGBTQ+ South.

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Urge TN Governor Lee: Veto Trans Health Data Surveillance Bill

HB 0754/SB 0676 is a first-of-its-kind bill that requires gender-affirming care providers to report data about patients to the Tennessee Department of Health, which would then be made public. The bill also requires all gender-affirming care providers and insurance companies that cover gender-affirming care also cover “detransition” care, and disallows counties and municipalities from protecting youth from conversion therapy. The bill has passed the House and Senate and is headed to Governor Bill Lee for his signature.

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Understanding Tennessee’s HB 0754/SB 0676: A Bill Designed to Restrict and Surveil Gender-Affirming Care

HB 0754/SB 0676 is designed to restrict and surveil gender-affirming care for adults in Tennessee. It would require that all gender-affirming care providers and insurance companies that cover gender-affirming care also cover so-called “detransition” care. It would also require gender-affirming care providers to report data about providers and patients to the Tennessee Department of Health, which would then be made public. The bill has not yet passed the House or Senate.

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Intern Spotlights

It’s important to us that we make space to uplift folks starting their journey to make a difference. Meet some of our fabulous interns who have been shaping our PRYSM Saturday program, aiding with off-site facilitation, manning the front desk, sorting through data, marketing assistance, and so much more!

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Staff February Spotlight!

The OUTMemphis staff stands for more than ourselves, but as leaders in the LGBTQ+ community. Meet two of our rising stars who you’ll regularly see at both our service-providing locations, who deserve more than a shout-out. Christian and Andrew have a hand in the development of engagement opportunities that make our services come alive.

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