No More Gay-to-Straight Therapy!
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By David Crary
San Jose Mercury News
"NEW YORK
- The American Psychological Association declared Wednesday that mental
health professionals should not tell gay clients they can become
straight through therapy or other treatments..."
Read More!
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Outlet Youth Leadership Opportunities
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Panelists make a difference by sharing their personal stories to a wide
variety of people, including other youth, staff, counselors, med
students, etc. If you're interested in becoming a panelist, please
contact Dulce at dgarcia@chacmv.org
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1(800) 246-PRIDE
1(800) 246-7743
Mon-Fri, 5pm to 9pm
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 youth e-news
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monday, august 10, 2009
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Greetings!
Thanks to those who joined us at the pool party! It was really great to see so many folks having fun, laughing, and smiling. Special thanks to our hosts Naomi Fine and Kathy Levinson, as well as our volunteers and Team Outlet! Please join us for our special workshop tonight!
Sar  ah Burton from CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse) will be leading a workshop on domestic violence / intimate partner violence. This event is open to LGBTQ and Questioning Youth 13-24. Check out CORA's website!Hope you're enjoying today! Jun-Fung, Dulce, Eileen Outlet Staff |
Outlet: Special Monday Night Group Workshop
Intimate Partner Violence / Domestic Violence
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6:15-7:45pm, Monday, August 10th @ CHAC
We have a special Monday Night Group tonight. Sarah Burton from CORA will lead tonight's workshopon Intimate Partner Violence / Domestic Violence. This is a great opportunity to inform yourself and others on this important topic!
This event is open to LGBTQQ identified Youth 13-24.
Contact: Dulce, dgarcia@chacmv.org
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Outlet: De Ambiente
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6-8pm,
every 2nd and 4th Friday @ CHAC
Somos un grupo para chicos gays, bisexuales, downe, indecisos, curiosos y en
general a todos aquellos que disfrutan la compañía de otros chicos y buscan
cultivar nuevos amigos.
De Ambiente is a bilingual Spanish-speaking space for community that
meets every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
Contact: Dulce, dgarcia@chacmv.org
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GSA Activist Camp NOR CAL!
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Friday, August 14-16thHeadlands Institute in MarinCost: $20-$100 sliding scale -no
one turned away for lack of funds; scholarships available.
Registration is STILL OPEN: www.gsanetwork.org/camp |
systematic SATISFACTION
Queer Youth Party in Castro, SF (LYRIC)
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Saturday August 29, 2009,
8:30p-12a
FREE EVENT! QUEER YOUTH &
ALLIES!
All queer youth & allies 24 & under are
invited to come out
and party! Queer youth are going to rule the
castro!
Eureka Valley
Rec. Center Auditorium
100 Collingwood Street, SF @ 18th
Street
(across the street from LYRIC)
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Saturday Morning Yoga -Youth 13-25 @ DeFrank
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Saturdays, 11am-Noon
Billy DeFrank Center, 938 The Alameda, San Jose
Join us every
Saturday morning, 11am to noon for a
chance to relax and exercise. Yoga hour is free and for everyone ages 13-25
years old. You can bring you own mat or use the yoga mats we have here.
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Gay Family Day at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Saturday, October 3, 2009
Gay Family Day creates a special opportunity for LGBT
families to connect with other families and organizations in the LGBT
community. Everyone is invited to this family-friendly event! More Info |
Save the Date: Silicon Valley AIDS Walk
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20th Annual Walk for AIDS Silicon Valley
Sunday October 18, 2009
Celebrating 20 Years of Action and Hope
Participate as an individual, join a team, host a benefit---help us make an IMPACT!
The day of the Walk is a more than hiking a few miles, it is a
celebration for 5+ months of HIV/AIDS fundraising, awareness and
education. Click here for more info!
Outlet is one of the beneficiaries of this event! If anyone wants to walk or put a team together, please let us know: jfchueh@chacmv.org
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Internships: Young Audiences of Northern California
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YANC(Young Audiences of Northern California) is seeking interns for 2009-10! 10-20 hours per week
Serving communities in seven counties from San Francisco to the East
Bay and San Jose.. For more info, visit ya-nc.org
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Annual Youth Volunteer Guide
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From the Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
The Annual Youth Guide
is an indispensable resource for
teen volunteers wishing
to complete
their community service hours. Order the Annual Youth Volunteer Guide
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Scholarships
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Please let us know of any scholarships we can add to the e-news, including scholarships for Transgender Youth.
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invite Outlet to your school! | Want to invite Outlet to your GSA meeting or school? Drop us an email in advance and we'd be happy to visit! Here's some ideas for what we can do:
- Facilitate a presentation or group discussion
- Transgender 101
- Bring a Guest Speaker
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