Inside Out Youth Services

Inside Out Youth Services Building access, equity, and power with LGBTQIA2+ young people ages 13-24 since 1990. Visit insideoutys.org/programs for a full schedule.

Inside: Our center has drop-in hours and scheduled programs for LGBTQIA2+ youth and young adults, including healthy relationship workshops, life skills training, rec nights and more. Outside: We advocate for the safety and power of LGBTQIA2+ young people in schools with the Pikes Peak Safe at Schools Coalition, and offer trainings to the community in the form of trusted adult workshops and LGBTQ 101/102 classes. Visit insideoutys.org/trainings-panels for more.

"Clear" doesn't mean flavor-free. 🚨 E-cig companies are labeling products "clear" to dodge flavor bans, but the ad lang...
08/23/2026

"Clear" doesn't mean flavor-free. 🚨

E-cig companies are labeling products "clear" to dodge flavor bans, but the ad language tells a different story with words like menthol, refreshing, smooth flavor, and classic taste. Over half of clear-labeled products studied used targeting flavor language, and many were found to contain flavoring agents like WS-23 and WS-3 (which are used in many flavored products already).

Sales of these products jumped from $34K to over $1M in just a few years. It's clearly a loophole that's working for companies, but not for our health.

Flavors target youth and young adults at alarming rates. Simply renaming them doesn't change that. 🧵

Please join us in congratulating Ryan (he/him) in his new role as Development Director! Since joining IOYS as Events Man...
08/23/2026

Please join us in congratulating Ryan (he/him) in his new role as Development Director! Since joining IOYS as Events Manager in April 2023, Ryan has been a steady and positive force through a period of significant growth and change. From leading the transition from our Gala to Ally Up!, to navigating leadership transitions and evolving development team dynamics, Ryan has consistently demonstrated flexibility, dedication, and a commitment to our mission.

Beyond his event leadership, Ryan has built strong partnerships across departments and played a key role in the success of the many events that bring our community together.

We are so excited to see the energy, creativity, and expertise that Ryan will bring to the Development Director role. Please join us in thanking him for his contributions and celebrating this well-deserved opportunity. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎💙🤍💗

We're back! On August 24th, The Pikes Peak Safe at Schools Coalition is kicking off back-to-school season with our first...
08/22/2026

We're back! On August 24th, The Pikes Peak Safe at Schools Coalition is kicking off back-to-school season with our first meeting of the 2026-2027 school year. This is a great time for students, parents, educators, administrators, and advocates of all ages to join the important work of creating safer local schools. Visit https://insideoutys.org/safe-at-schools/ to sign up, and feel free to bring a friend! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎💙🤍💗

It's kinda chic to have a community center for LGBTQIA2+ young people filled with ways to express themselves ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎💙🤍...
08/21/2026

It's kinda chic to have a community center for LGBTQIA2+ young people filled with ways to express themselves ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎💙🤍💗

Join Families, Not Politics, One Colorado, IOYS, and partners across the region to keep politicians out of decisions tha...
08/20/2026

Join Families, Not Politics, One Colorado, IOYS, and partners across the region to keep politicians out of decisions that should belong to families. Leading up to election day, we'll be talking to our neighbors about two upcoming ballot measures: one that would ban trans athletes from sports from kindergarten through college, and another that would ban certain types of gender-affirming care for minors. Join us for any of these upcoming opportunities:

August 23rd, noon-5:30 pm — In Person Canvass
August 27th, 5-7:30 pm — Virtual Phone Bank
August 29th, 9:45 am-3:30 pm — In Person Canvass
September 6th, 2-7:30 pm — In Person Canvass

And sign up for the IOYS Activist Network to get notified of future events, phone banks, and canvassing opportunities here: https://insideoutys.org/ioysactivistnetwork/ 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Giving in support of LGBTQIA2+ young people in our community begins on November 1st ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎💙🤍💗
08/20/2026

Giving in support of LGBTQIA2+ young people in our community begins on November 1st ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎💙🤍💗

Happy Trans Flag Day from IOYS 💙💗🤍💗💙
08/20/2026

Happy Trans Flag Day from IOYS 💙💗🤍💗💙

"What Being a Butch Le***an Means to Me -I am the person you call when you need someone to hang up a shelf.I am the pers...
08/19/2026

"What Being a Butch Le***an Means to Me -
I am the person you call when you need someone to hang up a shelf.
I am the person you call when you need to move.
I am the person you call when you need a truck.
I am the person who can explain sports to you and why people care.
To me, being a butch Le***an is being a person you can count on."

- IOYS Leadership Specialist, Moe (she/they)

Happy Butch Appreciation Day from IOYS ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎💙🤍💗

Happy Butch Appreciation Day from IOYS ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎💙🤍💗
08/18/2026

Happy Butch Appreciation Day from IOYS ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎💙🤍💗

IOYS Director of Strategic Initiatives, Alie (she/they), and IOYS Executive Director, Angie (she/her) had the opportunit...
08/18/2026

IOYS Director of Strategic Initiatives, Alie (she/they), and IOYS Executive Director, Angie (she/her) had the opportunity to attend the Colorado Health Symposium in Keystone, CO. Hosted by the Colorado Health Foundation, this symposium brought together leaders, practitioners, and justice-builders from across Colorado to discuss health equity from all angles. This was a fantastic space for learning and collaboration, and we are actively bringing that learning back to our teams and work at IOYS. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎💙🤍💗

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516 W Colorado Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO
80905

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 7pm
Tuesday 3pm - 7pm
Wednesday 3pm - 7pm
Thursday 3pm - 7pm
Friday 3pm - 7pm

Telephone

+17193281056

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