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Ensuring Virginia's sexual minority youth an equal opportunity for success since 1991.

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Combined Federal Campaign - # 9079
Local Government & Schools - # 162

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Thanks to our Springtime Sponsors!

Please take a look at our fabulous Magnolia and Dogwood level sponsors.
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Thank you CACF!

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Thank you to the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation for their continued support of ROSMY Blue Ridge

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Cville Teen award

The University of Virginia Teen Health Center has presented ROSMY with its second community adolescent advocate award.

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Thank You Capital One…

... for generous grant support of the Arts Initiative and Youth Support Groups!
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What leads gay, straight teens to attempt suicide?

“Suicide attempts by gay teens — and even straight kids — are more common in politically conservative areas where schools don’t have programs supporting gay rights…”  Richmond Times-Dispatch report

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ROSMY responds to Bullying

ROSMY responds in the media to the recent tragic LGBTQ teen suicides across the country:

Letter to the Editor, Richmond Times Dispatch

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ROSMY Internships

ROSMY Internship Opportunities
Our internships are rewarding and challenging.

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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 888-644-4390. 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

  • Sam Cramer, MD, President
  • Marciano Villamiel, PMP, Vice President
  • Lisa Halberstadt, Secretary
  • Martha Shotwell, Treasurer
  • John Marshall, Jr., Immediate Past President
  • Van Baskins
  • W. Carter Doswell
  • Richard Godsey
  • Mark C. Hampton
  • Michael D. Jones
  • Nick Mattsson
  • Sarah E. Milston
  • Karen Raschke
  • Sean Storey
  • Alicia R. Thompson
  • Southey Thompson
  • Clayton Vail
  • ROSMY Advisory Board

CURRENTEVENTS

This Week at ROSMY

Monday: Youth Leadership

RICHMOND:

ROSMY RICHMOND— Youth Engaged in Leadership

Next Meeting: May 7, 7:00-8:30pm

Download YEL Application

CHARLOTTESVILLE:

Join us for weekly support group each Monday!

Next Meeting: May 7, 2012

Topic: What’s in your Wallet?

6:30-8:30pm

The exact location: Madison Room of the Jefferson-Madison Library (201 E. Market Street).  [group meets upstairs]

For more info contact: ROSMY Blue Ridge (434-987-8975) or ROSMY Richmond

 

 

Tuesday: Orientation Group

RICHMOND:

Youth Support Group

Next Meeting: May 8, 2012

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Topic: Is Being LGBTQ a Choice? (and is that relevant?)

Facilitators: Brandie, Jesse, Justin, Brittaney, Johnnie

Wednesday: Open Hour

Stay tuned!

Thursday: Programs

Transgender Support Group

Next Meeting: May 10, 2012

Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm

Topic: TBA

For more information or to sign up please contact (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!

Talk to Us

Have comment, question or suggestion? Please send us an email or call us at 804-644-4800