Teen Advocates for Sexual Health
Teen Advocates for Sexual Health (TASH) is a group of teens (grades 9-12) representing diverse backgrounds from the St. Louis area. TASH creates, develops, plans and implements programs that move toward a greater understanding and appreciation of healthy sexuality based on teen rights, respect and responsibility. With TASH, teens learn about sexual health, sexuality and how to be advocates in their communities.
What You Do in TASH
- Develop an understanding of diversity and its impact on sexual health outcomes.
- Create a common language around issues of sex, sexuality, sexual health, diversity, intersectionality, advocacy and public policy
- Understand how privilege, oppression and power contribute to one’s ability to access information, resources and services
- Become agents for positive change
- Learn what it means to be an advocate
- Know the power to create change and influence public policy
- Learn accurate sexual health information to share with the broader community
Note to Parents
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the TASH Parent Informational Meeting on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018 from 5:45-7 p.m. at Planned Parenthood. In addition to the application, all students must have a parent/legal guardian permission form, which must be notarized. Parents may have the form notarized at no cost at the Sept. 24 meeting. The permission form can be downloaded below.
TASH Requirements
- Currently a St. Louis-area student in grades 9-12
- Able to attend twice monthly meetings on Wednesdays from 4:45 - 7 p.m.
- Attend the informational meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018 at 4:45 p.m.
- Attend the TASH Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018
- Have access to transportation - BUS PASSES WILL BE PROVIDED
- Students under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a parental consent form (see below)
- Participants can use TASH as part of their volunteer or community service requirements
- Questions? Contact Program Director Judy Lipsitz
Application Forms
Parental Consent Form
If you are under 18, then you must have a parent or guardian sign the consent form in order to participate in TASH.
Welcome Letter
Our TASH program director, Judy Lipsitz, welcomes you to apply! Be part of the change to end the social stigma around gender and sexuality.
Application
Please fill out the application and return to Judy Lipsitz via email, fax or mail. The application deadline is Sept. 17, 2018!
Book an Appointment
Or call 1-800-230-7526