by OUT Maine | Jan 20, 2022 | Org News
Photo: Vinalhaven Reads the Rainbow: The 6-8th grade book set in the Vinalhaven School Library. Photo courtesy of Taylor Leach, Library Media Specialist. This past fall, OUT Maine’s Executive Director Jeanne Dooley had a flash of inspiration. What if school libraries...
by OUT Maine | Jan 11, 2022 | GSTA/GSDA/CRT
By Aiden Campbell LMSW-cc and Maura Derrivan LCPC-c Q: What type of GSTA groups are there? A: GSTAs can take on a number of approaches depending on the needs of the students. A GSTA is a safe space for students who are looking for support. So, make sure you are...
by OUT Maine | Jan 10, 2022 | Parents
Parent Night is now Parent and Family Time and meets twice a month! The first Thursday meetings will still be in the evenings at 6 p.m. and the newly added third Wednesday meetings will meet around lunchtime, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come to one, or both of the...
by OUT Maine | Dec 8, 2021 | General
Tips for Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth This Holiday Season Holidays can be a particularly hard time for LGBTQ+ young people. While many young people head home for the winter holidays, too many LGBTQ+ youth cannot return to their families of origin. They might not be...
by OUT Maine | Dec 2, 2021 | Org News
OUT Maine is excited to welcome Maura Derrivan LCPC-c (she/her/hers) to its team! Maura joins the team as the Youth Engagement Coordinator and brings mental health expertise to the position that works directly with LGBTQ+* youth in Maine. She graduated with a Masters...
