LAMBDA's 21-and-Under Group
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Overview
First organized in the fall of 1991, 21-and-under is a support group for young people in the southwest. Since its beginning, over 3000 young people have come to a meeting at one time or another. Meetings are informal, with usually 8-15 people present.
Discussions range far and wide, covering such topics as coming out to family and friends; handling difficult school situations; jobs; current events; and "everything else." Special events such as picnics, dances, movies, and community service are held throughout the year.
Welcome!
Dear LesBiGay (or "questioning") Youth,
LAMBDA's Youth OUTreach is for those of you who are 21-and-under
and are looking for a safe, comfortable place to hang out
and talk. You don't have to be gay or bi or
whatever, and we don't ask -- although most of the group
is either gay/lesbian, bisexual, or trying to understand
their sexuality. So whatever your reason for
coming, you are always WELCOME!
Our weekly meetings are group discussion sessions and
we'll discuss what ever the group wants to on any given
evening. In the past, we've had discussions that
ranged from the latest music, AIDS, relationships, and
finding friends to why, and how, some of us have tried to
commit suicide. Sometimes we watch videos with gay
themes, or even have guest speakers. We are not shy
about topics and are very open-minded. All of our
members are fairly outspoken individuals and we encourage
the same from new members. Don't be afraid if you
don't want to talk at first -- no one is going to force
you. We just want you to know that we are all
experiencing many of the same feelings and experiences,
and that we're here for you. WE CARE!
On occasion, we have group activities (such as going to
the movies or out to eat). All of our activities
are suggested by and followed through by the group.
The LAMBDA volunteers simply have to okay our plans and
go with us. This is OUR group, the over-21
volunteers are only there to supervise. In other
words, WE have to decide where our discussions go. It is
important for youth members to understand that in order
for us to have a youth group we all have to participate
and show up on time. It is not the facilitator's
job to lead us around -- they simply make sure we think
about how we want go about it. EVERYTHING that gets
done is done by youth volunteers.
The most important thing about the youth group is that
it's a as safe a way to meet friends as I can think of.
We don't pressure people to do anything they don't want
to. We try to make everyone feel comfortable, and
always enjoy getting new members. So, if you're
interested, drop by! You can also reach us on the
Internet at www.lambda.org or send email to: youth@lambda.org.
I (and all of us in the group) hope to see you at our
next meeting!
Sincerely,
Danny,
20
Youth
facilitator
Where does the youth group meet? Can you tell me how to get to Ochoa St.?
The group meets at the GLBTF Community Center, 216 South Ochoa St., in downtown El Paso. For a map, click here.
From I-10, take the Downtown exit and go to Kansas St. Turn on Kansas (south) and proceed about 9 blocks to Overland. Turn left and go 3 blocks to Ochoa. Turn right (you'll be going south again) onto Ochoa St. and we're 1/2 block on the left in the red brick building with white trim.
From Cd. Juarez, take the downtown bridge on Juarez Ave. Just follow the signs to El Paso. Proceed to north to Paisano and turn right. Go approximately 1/2 mile, passing Mesa St., Stanton St., Kansas St., and Campbell to Florence and turn left. (Note: You can't turn left on Ochoa St. -- it is a one-way street heading south.) Go one block (north) to First Ave and turn right. Proceed one block to Ochoa and the Community Center is the red brick building across the street on your left.
From the New OP, just cross the street. We're on the northeast corner of Ochoa and First Ave. (That one was easy, huh!)
Our parking lot is next to the building on the south and if it's full, you can park in front (but you'll have to pay the parking meter during the day).
See you here!
Links to Other Interesting Places
- For gay news, click here.
- For gay magazines and books, click here.
- To join our email list, click here.
- To see what's happening in the area, visit the GAYelpaso regional calendar of gay events.
- For list of gay-friendly businesses and organizations, take a look at the latest Borderplex GLBT Directory.
- For more information about coming out, being gay, and
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