PROGRAMS
YOU + ME = WE
QUEER SEX ED AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
“You + Me = We” represents the collaborative partnership between individuals, united in a common goal, shared experience, or mutual understanding. It embodies the strength and potential that emerge when two or more people come together, combining their unique perspectives, skills, and strengths to create something greater than the sum of its parts.
When it comes to sexual and relationship health education, it is not “one size fits all”. LGBTQ+ youth deserve sexual health education that is inclusive of their experiences, identities, and relationships while making sure they have accurate information to stay safe and healthy. The Safe Space NOVA healthy relationship program is designed specifically for Safe Space NOVA youth, using a hybrid virtual and in-person setting over the course of four sessions that will give participants the chance to learn and ask questions about body autonomy, consent, safer sex practices, communication and boundary-setting, and more. This program is more than just sex education; we offer tips and tools to help young folx feel safer and empowered in love, like, and anything in between.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR ADULT ALLIES (SERVICE PROVIDERS)
sunday socials
(AKA SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS or "hangs")
Join us every Sunday for a regional social group open to all teens from across the DMV. This group provides an opportunity for LGBTQIA+ youth to hang out in an adult-facilitated safe space and discuss school, coming out, dysphoria, making friends, dating, politics, family, and any other deserved topics. For those who identify as LGBTQIA+, support groups are very important because they create a source of community especially during challenging times. Research shows that support groups act as a buffer and provide a sense of protection, encouragement, and comfort to the LGBTQIA+ youth who are experiencing social stigmas, bullying, and other challenges.
Sundays 2-4pm at 108A S. Columbus St. in Alexandria.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
The purpose of the Social Activities Program is to provide safe, supportive, and supervised events for LGBTQIA+ youth to come together, build friendships, and participate in social activities with their peers, ages 14-18. These activities are supervised by Safe Space NOVA volunteers.
Example activities include:
- Laser Tag
- Board Game Night
- Movie Night
- Picnic in the Park
- Five Dollar Formals
- For the most up-to-date information on upcoming events and to tell us what YOU would like to do, follow us on Instagram: @safespacenova