ReachOut Blog

Coming Out in Riverdale: Archie Comics Celebrates First Gay Character

2013-06-14T19:01:43+00:00

June is LGBTQ Pride month and this year the celebration is spreading across the country as well as through the pages of Archie Comics where the fictional teens of Riverdale and real-life fans alike continue to embrace Kevin Keller as the franchise's first gay character. Below, ReachOut volunteer Pippa Scott recounts the cheers and challenges Kevin and his creators, Paul Kupperberg among others, ... Read More

3 Reasons to Become a ReachOut Peer Supporter!

2013-06-06T19:53:28+00:00

If you're 16-24 years old, in California and thinking of applying to become a ReachOut Peer Supporter, the time to hit submit on your online application is now! For one thing, if you beat the first submission deadline this upcoming Sunday (June 9) UPDATE: Beat the second submission deadline of June 30 to get your pick of the remaining two Youth Training Summits we'... Read More

Directing Change PSA Contest Winners Announced!

2013-05-31T19:06:56+00:00

What do red carpets and green slurpees have in common? A whole lot at last week's Directing Change PSA contest awards ceremony where high school students from across the state were recognized for their innovative public service announcement (PSA) submissions. From arriving at the historic Crest Theater in Sacramento in black limos to striking a pose for paparazzi in their finest formal attire, ... Read More

ReachOut Tips: Overcoming Trust Issues

2013-05-21T23:51:35+00:00

When someone breaks your trust it can take time to recover. ReachOut Intern Stephanie Castillo understands. In today's blog post, she reflects on what she learned from her experience and shares some coping strategies for moving on. Check it out and be sure to read her bio below! It’s great to have someone you can confide in. That one person you can ... Read More

Get Involved in National Mental Health Awareness Month!

2013-05-10T19:19:28+00:00

Break out the green ribbons! May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and online and off the ReachOut community is getting involved with efforts to raise awareness and battle the stigma commonly associated with mental illness. With one in four young people experiencing mental illnesses like depression and anxiety, it’s never been as important to step forward and show your support for ... Read More

ReachOut @ YTH Live 2013

2013-04-16T19:21:55+00:00

What do you get when you combine sex education with the power of technology? ReachOut Social Media Content Developer Erica Thompson and ReachOut California Director Nicola Survanshi found out last week at the YTH Live 2013 Conference hosted at the Stanford Court Renaissance Hotel here in San Francisco. In today's guest post, Erica, who is also a college student and aspring social worker, reflects on ... Read More

Spring Break Survival Tips

2013-03-29T18:28:08+00:00

Sun, surf and skimpy bathing suits. Those are the typical images that come to mind when people think of spring break. Even though plans come in all shapes and sizes -- with some keeping it small and taking the week off to relax at home or enjoy a nice "staycation" on a quiet campus -- it's the big, crazy beach vacation that ... Read More

Pi Day: A Sweet, Weird and Wonderful Celebration

2013-03-14T17:52:57+00:00

Happy Pi Day everyone! What's that, you ask? It's the annual celebration of the mathematical concept of π (a.k.a. pi) observed on the date that matches up to the first three numbers of pi: 3/14. Is this a little silly? Sure. A little geeky? Maybe. But every year I (and many, many others) get a kick out of celebrating online and off ... Read More

Spreading Random Acts of Kindness Anytime

2013-02-21T20:07:30+00:00

Officially, Random Acts of Kindness Week just passed, but ReachOut intern Stephanie Castillo thinks that's all the more reason to keep the celebration going! Check out what she has to say and be sure to read Stephanie's bio below! Kindness is contagious, and while it is often confined to holidays or birthdays, the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation encourages people to spread kindness ... Read More

Rising Up Against Violence for VDay

2013-02-14T20:44:16+00:00

In today's guest post, ReachOut Council member Brandon spreads love and awareness on Valentine's Day by rallying for an important cause. Check it out and be sure to read his bio at the end of the post Today is February 14th. For many people throughout the United States, this is a day of celebrating our loved ones and showing our appreciation for ... Read More