Information about Out Youth’s Teen Prom (ages 13-17) can be found on our events page.
If you are an LGBTQIA+ youth who is 13-17 years old Out Youth’s Teen Programs are for you!
You can come to our in-person programs at our Drop-In Center in Austin, Texas, or join our Teen Discord server to access our virtual drop-in center.
Learn more about our programs for Pre-Teens (ages 9-12) and Young Adults (18-25).
GET STARTED
To get started with Out Youth’s Teen Programs for youth ages 13-17, you’ll need to fill out a Teen Intake Form.
If you need help filling out the form, aren’t sure if you already filled out the form, or have any other questions, email us at programs@outyouth.org.
TEEN IN-PERSON DROP-IN CENTER
LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17 can come to our Teen In-Person Drop-In Center on Sundays and Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m. (Central Time).
During Drop-In, we have an Activity Hour from 6-7 p.m.
The Out Youth Community Center is at 909 East 49th ½ Street, Austin, TX 78751.
Make sure to check the calendar for holidays and other closures!
You can also get closure reminders by text by texting oyclosures to 855-909-1258.
TEEN VIRTUAL DROP-IN CENTER
Out Youth’s Teen Virtual Drop-In Center is open on Discord 24/7 for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17!
To join the Teen Discord server, follow these steps:
(If you haven’t already) Fill out the Teen Intake Form (ages 13-17)
Fill out the Discord Verification Form (and wait patiently for us to review it)
Accept the Teen Discord Server invite from Oyo D. Unicorn (Out Youth’s unicorn mascot and Discord Server admin)
Read the Welcome and Rules-Practices channels in the Teen Discord Server
Schedule a Discord Orientation with a Moderator. Orientations only take 5 to 10 minutes.
When you’re done with all five steps, you’ll be able to see all of the channels in the server and participate in our activities and events!
You can check the calendar for other virtual programs and events, and holidays and other closures.
You can also get closure reminders by text by texting oyclosures to 855-909-1258.
DROP-IN CAPACITY POLICY
Drop-In has a capacity of 20 youth per drop-in; when that capacity is reached, we cannot admit additional youth to the space.
We have a capacity rule for both the safety and comfort of those who attend in-person drop-ins.
TEEN TEXT REMINDERS
Do you want to get weekly texts about our Teen Programs, including Drop-In reminders, special event announcements, updates, and other fun stuff?
Text oyteens to 855-909-1258 or complete the form below!
For Parents/Guardians of Teens
To receive drop-in updates and essential information about upcoming events, advocacy, Out Youth Family events, and other opportunities, please text oytrustedadults to 855-909-1258 or complete the form below!