About…
Inside Out Youth Group is a peer and social group that meets every Monday night from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
The group meeting is located at 1528 16 Avenue SW
The building looks like an older character house but inside it has been renovated for office use. Come on in and head through the house to the kitchen at the back, turn right and down the stairs to the OutLink group room.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, queer, and questioning youth as well as allies are welcome to attend. Participants need to be between the ages of 14 and 25.
The group is a safe and welcoming place for all who choose to attend and is run by youth peer support representatives and adult volunteer
Drop-in Peer Support for community members and allies to get information, referrals and support.
Tuesdays: 11 AM to 2 PM
Wednesdays: 4 – 7 PM
Thursdays: 3 – 6 PM
Location: Calgary Outlink Office, #303 – 223 12 Ave SW (the Old Y Centre)
February 2012 Inside Out Group TIMES & LOCATION
Monday January 30: Inside Out Youth Group: 7 – 9 PM
Location: Group House 1528 16 Ave SW
Monday February 6: Inside Out Youth Group: 7 – 9 PM
Location: Group House 1528 16 Ave SW
Friday February 10: Community Cafe 7 – 10 PM (2nd Friday of every month)
Location: Main Common Hall 223 -12 Ave SW Centre for Community Organizations
Monday February 13: Inside Out Youth Group 7 – 9 PM
Location: Group House 1528 16 Ave SW
Thursday February 16: OutLink Community Meeting 6:30 – 9 PM
Come give input and ideas about the future home of Outlink’s groups!
Location: 223 -12 Ave SW Centre for Community Organizations
Monday February 20: Inside Out Youth Group 7 – 9 PM
Location: Group House 1528 16 Ave SW
Monday February 27: Inside Out Youth Group 7 – 9 PM
Location: Group House 1528 16 Ave SW
What kinds of FREE activities does Inside Out do?
The youth group takes part in various activities from casual coffee nights, games, education nights, and more. The schedule changes every week and we always welcome ideas and suggestions for new activities. How much does it cost to attend the group? Inside Out Youth Group is always free!
I donʼt know…
Many people spend decades trying to discover who they are. Everyone has the right to choose their own label or not to have a label at all. This is especially true about your gender and sexuality. Never let anyone tell you who you are. Itʼs up to you to discover your own identity.
Rights & Responsibilities:
- We have the right to pass
- We have the responsibility to respect diversity in all of its forms
- We have the right to chose our own labels or not to have a label at all
- We have the responsibility to keep personal disputes out of the group
- We have the right to privacy – what is said at the group stays at the group
- We have the responsibility to keep Calgary Outlink a drug and alcohol free space
- We have the right to our own opinions
- We have the responsibility to respect personal space
- We have the right to feel safe in a non-violent environment
- We have the right to be listened to and the responsibility to listen
- We have the responsibility to respect everyone elseʼs rights
Some helpful resources:
Iʼm busy on Mondays… Mosaic youth group is held on Wednesdays at the Old Y Building (223 – 12th Ave SW) from 7 to 10pm.
On Wednesday… Mosaic Youth Group is a great youth group too! They provide oppourtunites for youth to get out and have some Wednesday fun which provides queer movie screenings, arts and craft nights, education and interest speakers as well as monthly outings to various location within Calgary. http://www.miscyouth.ca/about.php The Miscellaneous Youth Network also provides Information Sessions/Educational Seminars to groups and organizations regarding the challenges faced by Queer Identified and Trans Youth. Mosaic youth group is held on Wednesdays at the Old Y Building (223 – 12th Ave SW) from 7 to 10pm.
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