About Oasis




Oasis is the only drop-in and support center dedicated to the needs of GLBTQ youth ages 14-24 in Pierce County and is a program of the Pierce County AIDS Foundation.

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Mission

History

Programs and Services

  • 18+ drop-in hours per week with trained adult staff and volunteers
  • Support for youth around issues of sexual orientation and gender identity
  • Crisis intervention and advocacy services for LGBTQ victims of crime
    • 24 hour crisis line
    • Crisis intervention
    • Safety planning
    • Mental Health counseling
    • Navigation of legal and medical systems
    • Information, education and referral
    • Skills building
    • General case management
  • If you or someone you know has been victim of crime, Oasis can help you. Oasis provides support, advocacy, services and referrals for LGBTQ youth victims of crime including: assault; bullying, harassment and hate crimes; drugged and drunk driving; homicide; identity theft; physical abuse; and sexual violence.

     


  • Leadership training through Oasis Youth Council (OYC)
  • Community outreach and advocacy
  • Referrals to culturally competent primary care, mental health and social service providers
  • Free confidential HIV testing and counseling, including rapid testing
  • Resources, support and counseling for HIV+ youth
  • Comprehensive HIV prevention program for young gay and bisexual men
  • Queers Kick Ash: innovative GLBTQ youth-focused tobacco cessation program
  • Sexual assault prevention program with the OPEN! group
  • Youth-led discussions and workshops
  • Recreational space, games, crafts, art, music, retreats and so much more!
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Oasis Staff

Seth Kirby

Lorenzo Cervantes

Lori Bundrock

Linda Bautista

Matthew Wilson

Erin McCready

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What does Oasis stand for?

Q. When is Oasis open?

Q. Where is Oasis located?

Q. I am a parent, and I need to know where my child is going and what kind of supervision is being provided.

Q. Can anyone come to Oasis?

Q. What is check-in?

Q. Why do we say our gender pronoun during check-in?

Q. What is the connection between Oasis and PCAF?

Q. Who pays for Oasis?

Q. How many people come to Oasis?

Q. What is a typical night like at Oasis?

Q. What kinds of resources can I find at Oasis?


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What is Oasis?

Oasis Pierce County's only drop-in, support, and resource center specifically for LGBTQ youth and young adults ages 14-24.

 Contact Us

Office Phone: 253-671-2838

Emergency Cell Phone:
(253) 988-2108

 oasisyouthcenter@gmail.com


 



Oasis is a program of the Pierce County AIDS Foundation.
3520 S. Pine Street Tacoma, WA 98409
Copyright (c) 2012 Oasis Youth Center. All rights reserved.

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