THE CURVE (not straight) is a support program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth and their allies who are between the ages of 14 and 21. We provide a safe, supportive, welcoming and fun environment for advocacy and educational and recreational activities.
We celebrated our 5th Anniversary in September and we are making plans for our next five years. Read our special edition newsletter.
THE CURVE meets every other Thursday from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the York health center. Download THE CURVE brochure.
Our upcoming meeting dates:
Feb. 9 & 23, Mar. 8 & 22, Apr. 12 & 26, etc. For more information on topics to be covered or who will be speaking, visit us on facebook or e-mail or call 717-845-9683 x 235.
If you are an adult who would like to serve as an assistant or mentor, please contact erica.rich@ppfa.org or call 845.9683 x 235.
PEER EDUCATORS
Peer Educators are trained to lead programs and answer questions about teen health, sexuality, decision making, contraceptives, abstinence and HIV/AIDS.
Planned Parenthood Peer Educators: Act as a sexuality resource for their peers; Represent Planned Parenthood at events; Lead programs; Receive community service credit; Advocate for teen issues & Have fun!
We will be offering a training for new PE's on Saturday Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11 & 18 from 10 - 4. You will learn so much! Please contact erica.rich@ppfa.org or 845.9683 x 235 to sign up or for more information.
Here's our current schedule:
Oct. 31 - Birth control methods
Nov. 21 - Oral Sex - what's the risk?
Dec. 19 - Sex in the media
Jan. 30 - No homo...homophobia
Feb thru June ...stay tuned for updates
Our Peer Educators selected these topics. Interested in a topic you don't see here? Come to a Teen Talk and bring it up. Our talk to us on facebook
We meet at the York Administration/Health Center 728 S. Beaver St. from 4 - 5:50 p.m. on the last Monday of each month (except December). We have snacks and, sometimes, even prizes- bring a friend!
Do you need more information about your sexual health and development? For general questions, check out http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/index.htm If you need to talk about specific things about your health, find the health center nearest you by calling 1-800-800-PLAN. Services are completely confidential, and many of the services are free for teens.
BTW here are samples of last year's Teen Talk topics: Dating an older person - Cool or Dangerous? Flirting vs. Sexual Harassment - What's the difference? Bumpin & Grindin - Sex in music and dance Battle of the Sexes - Gender roles in relationships
