OUTright Youth of Catawba Valley Inc.

(828) 320-1937

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Non Profit

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About OUTright Youth of Catawba Valley Inc.

OUTright Youth is the ONLY PLACE in the Catawba Valley that provides a unique, youth-centered, safe environment for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Questioning) youth ages 12-21, and their allies, to come together, receive unconditional support, and make friends who understand who they are as they struggle with sexual orientation, gender identity and other issues.

OUTright Youth strongly believes that it is essential to create a safe space for young people who are, who believe that they might be, or who have friends or family members who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. We offer educational programs, social activities, peer support groups and community outreach and fun!

OUTright Youth’s goal is to reduce the isolation felt by LGBTQ youth by providing a sense of community and developing programs and services to counteract the prejudice and oppression that LGBTQ youth often face.

OUTright Youth of Catawba Valley was founded in 2010 to provide LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning) youth , young adults and their allies, ages 12-21, with services and programs to help them become happy, healthy and successful adults.