YAS! Club

Find your community and thrive at YAS! Club. We offer 2SLGBTQIA+ youth a supportive space for vital peer connections, personal growth, and authentic self-expression in rural Colorado.

 

Want to hang out at the YAS! Club?

We meet every Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM at the PfCA Outpost in Salida. Just go to 203 E Street and look for the rainbow painting by the basement stairs – that's our spot.

About YAS! Club

Are you a young 2SLGBTQIA+ person in rural Colorado looking for a cool place where you can feel like you belong? A place where you can just be yourself and connect with others who understand? That's what YAS! Club is all about.

Growing up 2SLGBTQIA+ in a small town can sometimes feel a bit lonely. YAS! Club is designed to be a safe and fun place where you can:

* Connect: Meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies.

* Explore: Learn more about yourself in a place where no one judges you.

* Grow: Feel more confident and strong about who you are.

* Have Fun: Hang out, chat, play games, and do cool activities.

* Meet Mentors: Talk to older 2SLGBTQIA+ adults who can share advice and listen.

You're welcome here, just as you are.

About the YAS! Club: What We Do

The YAS! (Your Authentic Self) Club is a main program at PfCA, creating awesome spaces just for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in rural Colorado. This club is all about helping you grow your identity, feel strong, and find your community, tackling those unique challenges young 2SLGBTQIA+ people face.

At YAS! Club, through our regular meet-ups, we offer:

  • Real Connections: Chances to make great friends who get what you're going through.

  • Cool Learnings: Fun talks and activities that help you understand 2SLGBTQIA+ identities and our community.

  • Level Up Your Skills: Activities that help you speak up for yourself, communicate better, and bounce back from tough stuff.

  • Safe Vibes: A super safe and private place where you feel valued, heard, and celebrated for being truly you.

  • Come Visit: Swing by the PfCA Outpost during YAS! Club hours. We promise a super warm welcome!

  • Ask Anything: Got questions? Wanna know more before you drop in? Shoot us an email at hello@gopfca.com or text/call (719) 239-0284. We're here to make it easy for you.

  • In Your School/Community: We also hang out in some local schools and Boys & Girls Clubs. Ask your counselor or a trusted adult if YAS! Club is at your spot, or just contact us!

Click here to read the 2023-2024 YAS! Club Impact Report

Coming Soon! 2024-2025 YAS! Club Impact Report

Where to Find YAS! Club:

PfCA wants to make sure everyone can get to YAS! Club. We run programs in a few different places:

  • The PfCA Outpost (Salida, CO): This is our main spot! We have weekly YAS! Club meetings and events here. It's a place where you'll feel like you belong, plus you can get help from our Community Care Hub (like the Rainbow Closet or Food Pantry) right there.

  • Your School: We team up with local schools in Chaffee County and nearby areas to bring YAS! Club activities right to your school. This helps us reach even more awesome youth like you!

  • Boys & Girls Club: We also partner with local Boys & Girls Clubs, so you can find affirming spaces within places you might already know and visit.

Because we're in all these places, YAS! Club works hard to fight loneliness, build strong support groups, and help 2SLGBTQIA+ youth totally thrive in rural Colorado.