Sex Ed. For Real.

Consent is usually taught in the context of sex and dating. But at RISE, consent is a bigger conversation. Consent is about more than preventing the worst things from happening. It is about building healthy relationships where people can be their whole selves. Practicing consent is a way to care for ourselves and others in any relationship.

RISE’s cofounder and director Cindi Huss recently appeared on a Red Wine & Blue webinar to share her experience offering and advocating for sexual health eduction in Tennessee.

RISE is excited to offer the pilot of our online Stellar Sexual Health Education facilitator training! REGISTER NOW. Classes begin April 9

High-school senior Seohee Lee developed a program about STIs for older adults after learning that people over 65 have the fastest-growing rates of STIs. Learn about this project and this remarkable student!

ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT: Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church will host sexual health and relationship education classes for kids in grades 6-8 from March 1-May 17. More information and registration here.

Buy some chocolate for yourself or someone else you love, and support education rooted in dignity, inclusion, and care for every body!

RISE is excited to introduce a new line of shop items designed to make you grin, lift your heart, and quietly (or not so quietly) reflect your values. Our new t-shirts, stainless steel tumblers, and tote bags feature cheeky, affirming messages that bring a little joy into everyday moments — and maybe even spark some conversations.

Pride Community Center celebrates its new shared space with RISE: Healthy for Life, and you are invited to join in Sunday, Oct. 26, from 5-7 p.m. Bring food AND come in costume if you want! All welcome!