Each person who uses Stonewall's services for the first time needs to do an intake (a mini interview before you come to Stonewall). We do this so can make sure that you are able to get the support you need and also so that we can keep the confidentiality of our office. When you call you will probably talk to one of our staff members; Colleen, Emily or Sam.

There are a couple ways that you can do an intake.

1. You can call us at 360-705-2738 and we can fill an intake out with you on the phone.

2. You can fill out the intake online and email it to us at info@stonewallyouth.org. Once we receive your form we will give you a call to make sure you know how to find your way to our space.

Find the form here:
Online Intake Form

We look forward to seeing you soon! And remember- you can always call if you have any other questions.
360-705-2738.

GLBTQQIA Youth Support Group

Stonewall Youth's weekly Support Group is a great place to come and make friends, get support, and build a fabulous and loving community. This is an opportunity to share what's going on in your life, both your successes and your struggles. Youth are able to get support and feedback from peers, as well as adult facilitators, who are present at each support group.
Support Group for anyone ages 21 and under is held every Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00pm.

Remember, before you come to Stonewall for the first time you need to either do a phone or online intake. Call us at 360-705-2738 or fill out the form here: Online Intake Form

Check out our newest program: Queer Rock Camp!

Stonewall Activism Summer School:

Interested in attending this year's SASS? Apply to be a participant today! Fill out an application here and email it to speakersbureau@stonewallyouth.org or drop it off at the office.

Also, if you are interested in helping out with the organizing of SASS, feel free to come by the Stonewall office on Thursdays from 5-7 PM to attend SASS Planning Committee meetings!!!

What is Stonewall Activism Summer School (SASS)?

A FREE three day long training for young community organizers and activists ages 13-21 to discuss and take action about the issues that are affecting our lives.

What Happens at SASS?

Participants at SASS follow a schedule which includes “training for trainers” workshops in the morning which work to create skills and tools for organizing and facilitation. In the afternoon, guest facilitators come and do workshops on a number of topics including (but not limited to) racial justice, body image, trans empowerment, art and activism, etc. In the evenings there are different activities planned; nature walks, a talent show, and a dance party!

Who is Stonewall Activism Summer School for?

SASS is for all young people ages 13-21 who are looking to gain tools and skills to organize in their communities, schools, and workplaces. SASS is sponsored by Stonewall Youth which supports Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Question, Queer and Intersex young people but this training also welcomes allies who identify as straight.

When and Where is it?

The dates for this year's SASS are Friday August 26th through Sunday August 28th. SASS will be held in downtown Olympia, and the exact location will be sent to you after you submit your application. In the last two years young people have come from all over Washington (and a few out-of-staters too) to participate and learn how to create change in their communities! Participants need to find their own ride into town, but we can also help you brainstorm carpool and bus options.

Housing:

Community housing is provided free of charge for all out of town participants of SASS. You are also welcome to stay in your own accommodations if but if you are under 18 they will need to be ok’d with a parent/guardian.

Food:

Food is made and donated by local community members and businesses. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided and participants are expected to provide their own dinner.

If you have any questions, please email Stonewall Speakers’ Bureau at speakersbureau@stonewallyouth.org or call our office at 360-705-2738.

Stonewall Youth Annual Winter Retreat (Also known as Gay Camp)

March 18-20th, 2011 Gay Camp!

2011 Update: This year's Gay Camp was a smaller, more inward focused retreat for youth, staff and volunteers interested in planning the future of Stonewall! For more information contact emily@stonewallyouth.org.

Stonewall’s Annual Retreat is a 3 day overnight excursion just outside of Olympia, Washington. The retreat is a great place for young people ages 21 and under to meet other folks from all over Washington, learn a lot of cool stuff and of course… be fabulously gay!

Organized by the Stonewall Youth Speakers’ Bureau, Camp includes workshops, art, sports, a talent show and dance party. Workshops cover multiple topics, and are lead by youth from Stonewall and visiting facilitators from other community organizations. Workshops in the past have ranged from analyzing gender, radicalism, youth empowerment, racial justice, challenging our current state of education, and body image.

For more information contact: Emily Pieper, Program Director at emily@stonewallyouth.org

Stonewall Youth Annual Drag Show

This year's Drag Show Extravaganza happened on June 11th, 2011 at Capitol Theater! A brave band of queers traverse the galaxy as they deal with the trials and tribulations of being a queer youth and attending high school in space!

Stonewall Youth has been performing annual Drag Shows since 2000. This is an opportunity for queer youth to get on stage and share their talent with the community. Every year the show seems to grow, to get more creative and to draw a larger crowd than the previous year. If you are interested in performing in the show please let us know.

In 2007 we started working with local artists and interns to help direct the show and help us channel our creative ideas. If you are a local performance artist and would like to help, please contact us!

For more information contact: info@stonewallyouth.org or call 360-705-2738.

Pizza Klatch

Pizza Klatch is a grassroots collaboration between school counselors, faculty, and GSAs (Gay Straight Alliance clubs) from local high schools; therapists in the community (including an LICSW who consults and supervises all the facilitators every month); PFLAG-Olympia (Parents, Friends, and Family of Lesbians and Gays); PIPE (Partners in Prevention Education); Stonewall Youth; and St. Benedict's Episcopal Church (which happily releases their Vicar as one of the facilitators of the group each week).

Pizza Klatch offers facilitated support for GLBTQ youth and their allies. The support is offered during high school lunch periods, with free pizza, to provide a convenient and safe forum for the discussion of topics important to these youths.

There are currently 4 high schools working with the Pizza Klatch Project; Timberline, North Thurston, Tumwater and Avanti.

For more information: Check out Pizza Klatch's website at www.pizzaklatch.org or email Program Director Emily Pieper for more information emily@stonewallyouth.org.