While TDOV is a day of celebration, it also reminds us that there is still work to be done. Transgender people continue to face challenges in healthcare, employment, housing, and daily life. As March 31st approaches, take a moment to celebrate, learn, and take action. By increasing visibility and understanding, we can build a future where transgender people are seen, heard, and respected every day of the year.
Read MoreThere are loads of options for preventing STIs and pregnancy. Folx have a lot to take into account when making a decision. Here are two resources from Bedsider and a brochure from RISE that can help!
Read MoreBuy great local chocolates, support great local workshops on Healthy Relationships—and the awesome trans folx in your life!
Read MoreRISE can help you keep up with bills that matter during the TN legislative session. RISE shares information about bills related to sexual and reproductive health, sex ed, and civil rights as they relate to these and sex and gender on Instagram (@risehfl) and Facebook (@Rise.HealthyforLife).
Read MoreBuy great local chocolates, support great local workshops on Healthy Relationships!
Read MoreThis Giving Tuesday, donate to RISE: Healthy for Life to aid in outreach dedicated to ensuring a healthier life for ALL!
Read MoreWant to take action after the presidential election? Check out RISE’s ‘Take Action’ Guide!
Read MoreIf you are interested in learning more about what it means to be queer and how one can navigate that in an engaging, affirming, and educated way, please fill out this short survey to help Matthew develop the Tri-FACETS program and/or to receive notifications of upcoming workshops.
Read MoreThe Healthy Teen Network just published an article about 5 queer sex ed resources for teens—by teens.
Read MoreJoin us for a conversation among young adults as we explore the needs youth have compared to the education and access they get to sexual and reproductive health education, care, and resources. Registration is required.
Read MoreIn this class, we will learn about the muscles and structures that make up the pelvic floor for all genders. Participants will learn what the pelvic floor is, why it’s important, and how to support pelvic floor health.
Read MoreRISE: Healthy for Life invites you to help support our neighbors--it takes a community. Help us prevent school and work absences, embarrassment, and hardship by donating to provide period products for free in our region.
RISE partners with about 15 organizations to provide period products to their clients, and we provide them at all of our programming and events as well. And people are soooooo excited to get free period products!
In the past 6 month we have given away more than 3,000 period products, and demand is still growing.
Please donate to prevent school/work absences and shame while lightening the burden for people with periods—and their families!
Read MoreJoin RISE’s Kayla Mandrigues for Discover Your Senses, an experiential workshop on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 from 2-3:30 p.m. in RISE’s classroom. RISE is located at 2700 S. Roan St., Suite 300B, in Johnson City, TN.
This workshop is free and open to adults and teens of all genders.
Registration is required. Click here to register.
Read MoreRISE: Healthy for Life will present part of the Consent is Like Pizza program it developed with the ETSU Adolescent and Young Adult Clinic and A Step Ahead Tri-Cities as part of this event. If your organization serves kids in Northeast Tennessee or Southwest Virginia, register to attend this event click here.
Read MoreStellar Sex Ed facilitator training is next Tuesday and Wednesday. This training is free! Deadline to register is end of day on Saturday Jan 20. All the details and registration here!
Read MoreThis Community Member Survey is a comprehensive data collection effort to identify the strengths, challenges, and opportunities to address and improve health in the Appalachian Highland Region. Thank you for helping us identify the most pressing issues the Appalachian Highland Region is facing. The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
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