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Rosmy Youth Mural Project
Come and be a part of ROSMY history!
Sunday, Aug 1st from 12-5pm at ROSMY.
Free for all youth ages 14-20. Click for more information!
ROSMY Internships
ROSMY Internship Opportunities
Our internships are rewarding and challenging.
How can YOU help Virginia’s GLBTQ youth?
Sponsorship of a CRISIS package only $30
Each CRISIS package contains a personalized letter, the CRISIS curriculum for fostering positive discussion about differences with youth, parents, and caregivers, 50 Youth Support Line Cards, and a companion copy of Mitchell Gold’s moving look at 40 real accounts of growing up gay in America, CRISIS. Call (804)644-4800 to be a sponsor.
READ MORE >Giving to ROSMY
Please consider ROSMY when planning your annual giving. Click below for more information about our participation in United Way, the Combined Federal Campaign Local and the Government & School Campaign.
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Youth Support Groups
GLBTQ youth participate in structured support groups. Groups for ages 14-20 are held on Monday nights in Charlottesville and Tuesday nights in Richmond. See right sidebar for more information about times and topics.
Our Youth Center
Our center contains a youth lounge, a library, foosball, snacks, games, wii, wii fit, guitar hero, videos, and other stuff you might find interesting.
Drop-In Hours
Each week ROSMY is open for youth to drop by and use our resources.
Youth support line (YSL)
This phone and internet connection helps youth to be able to contact a trained operator for support, information and referrals. The Youth Support Line number is 804-644-4390. The e-mail address is youthsupport@rosmy.org.
Youth Engaged in Leadership (YEL)
For youth who are interested in developing leadership skills and becoming peer leaders and role models. YEL provides training in public speaking, board service, orienting new youth, outreach, leading workshops, and more.
Volunteer Training & Opportunities
Training is offered regularly and available in two locations: Richmond and Charlottesville. Click on "Volunteers" at the top of the page for more information about schedules and locations. We need (and appreciate) your help!
ROSMY Board of Directors
- John Marshall, President
- Lisa Halberstadt, Secretary
- Sarah Milston, Treasurer
- Sam Cramer, MD, Vice-President
- Stephen Todd Anderson
- Van Baskins
- Richard Godsey
- James Heilman
- Michael D. Jones
- Karen Raschke
- Martha Shotwell
- Sean Storey
- Alicia Thompson
- Clayton Vail
Staff
- Elizabeth Panilaitis, Executive Director
- Kaaron Austin, Office Manager
- Grayson Mitchell, Youth Programs Director
- Patty Sauls, Institute for Equality Training
Supporting ROSMY
Virginia's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth need your support TODAY!
Please help:
- Provide a safe place for youth to be themselves
- Train our schools to be safer and more supportive for all youth
- Prevent our youth from having to turn to the streets
- Remind our youth how important they are!
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This Week at ROSMY
- Keep up with our events:
- Visit www.richmondinsideout.com for up to the minute postings of all our events
- Monday: Youth Leadership
RICHMOND:
ROSMY RICHMOND— YEL
If you are interested in learning more about the YEL program, please contact Grayson Mitchell or the YEL facilitators, Leah Smith-Walter or Ayden Petrone.
CHARLOTTESVILLE
Join us for weekly support group!
Support Group 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Herman Key, Jr. Center (formerly Downtown Center)
800 E. Market Street-Charlottesville, VA [group meets upstairs]
For more info contact: Meghann Bowyer or Grayson Mitchell
- Tuesday: Orientation Group
RICHMOND:
Youth Support Group
Topic: Mural Kick-off with artist Julie Crowder
(Please wear clothes that can get paint on them)
Facilitators: Monica, Kate, Nikki, Patty
[Observers: Kelly]
- Wednesday: Open Hour
Are you looking for something fun to do? Tell us about it!
- Thursday: Programs
HIV Testing Monthly @ ROSMY
ROSMY hosts free and confidential HIV tests through the Fan Free Clinic.
Oraquick testing is safe, painless, sensitive and accurate. No needles!
BACK TO SCHOOL TESTING will kick off soon. Dates to come!
Walk-ins welcome. No appointment necessary.
Free food - and a film!
FOR AGES 14-20
Please call Grayson Mitchell, Youth Programs Director, for more information
(804)644-4800 or by e-mail at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Friday
Special Events
ROSMY’s Institute for Equality provides several opportunities for training each month including three, 6 CEU trainings. Click on Institute for Equality for all the details!
