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The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center) was established in 1983 at the height of the AIDS crisis to provide a safe and affirming place for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers to respond to the urgent threats facing the community. Over the past 40 years, The Center has grown to meet the changing needs of New York’s LGBTQ+ community, delivering services that empower people to lead healthy, successful lives.
For 40 years The Center has been a cornerstone of New York's LGBTQ+ community. See how far we've come.
Operating in-person and virtually, we provide recovery and wellness programs, economic advancement initiatives, family and youth support, advocacy, arts and cultural programming, and space for community organizing, connection, and celebration.
In 2024, we served nearly 2,500 clients with direct services, and welcomed an additional 9,600 community event participants.
37%
Youth under 23 years old
39%
Trans folx
68%
People of Color
26%
People who identify as women
Our arts, culture, and entertainment programming is diverse, spanning Second Tuesday lecture series, book readings, film screenings, live performances, workshops, and exhibitions of visual art and historical ephemera.
We provide a range of services for our community to improve and maintain their health. Health programs include substance use treatment, counseling, recovery groups, HIV/AIDS testing and education, health insurance enrollment assistance, and social support groups.
Recovery support groups and continuing care counseling post-treatment
Support Group CalendarSubstance use treatment for people ages 13 and up through our New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)-licensed team.
Learn MoreIndividual harm reduction counseling is available for people who use crystal meth.
Substance Use TreatmentSpecialized harm reduction counseling and support for transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary (TGNCNB) people.
Substance Use TreatmentRecovery support groups and continuing care counseling post-treatment
Support Group CalendarSubstance use treatment for people ages 13 and up through our New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)-licensed team.
Learn MoreIndividual harm reduction counseling is available for people who use crystal meth.
Substance Use TreatmentSpecialized harm reduction counseling and support for transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary (TGNCNB) people.
Substance Use TreatmentRecovery support groups and continuing care counseling post-treatment
Support Group CalendarOur services and programs for LGBTQ+ young people and their families cover key needs. LGBTQ+ youth and their families can access counseling, medical resources, and referrals.
An LGBTQ+ specific family therapy certification program for clinicians
Counseling for families with LGBTQ+ youth
Youth leadership programs, including paid internships, college and career prep, and more
A drug- and alcohol-free youth social space
Youth support groups, social activities, workshops, and performing arts programming
An LGBTQ+ specific family therapy certification program for clinicians
Counseling for families with LGBTQ+ youth
Youth leadership programs, including paid internships, college and career prep, and more
A drug- and alcohol-free youth social space
Youth support groups, social activities, workshops, and performing arts programming
An LGBTQ+ specific family therapy certification program for clinicians
Our economic advancement programs are tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ job-seekers and include paid internship opportunities.
Referrals and resources for job placement services, vocational and training programs, and more
Get StartedOne-on-one career coaching, financial literacy classes, and professional development workshops
Get StartedNetworking, social, and co-working spaces for LGBTQ+ professionals from many different industries
Get StartedReferrals and resources for job placement services, vocational and training programs, and more
Get StartedOne-on-one career coaching, financial literacy classes, and professional development workshops
Get StartedNetworking, social, and co-working spaces for LGBTQ+ professionals from many different industries
Get StartedReferrals and resources for job placement services, vocational and training programs, and more
Get StartedThe Center leads, organizes, and supports the coordination of a statewide coalition called RiseOut, representing more than 50+ LGBTQ and allied organizations from every region of New York State. The Center is committed to centering the needs of those who are most impacted by systemic oppression in all our advocacy work.
Serving as a trusted information and resource hub for statewide LGBTQ+ Advocacy.
AdvocacyAdvocacy work at The Center focuses on collaboration to protect and proactively advance LGBTQ+ affirming laws and policies in New York state.
Learn MoreMobilizing thousands of community members (volunteers, community activists, and organizational leaders) to generate activities, ideas, and strategies for change
Get StartedPromoting civic engagement to help foster change at local, state, and national levels.
Get StartedServing as a trusted information and resource hub for statewide LGBTQ+ Advocacy.
AdvocacyAdvocacy work at The Center focuses on collaboration to protect and proactively advance LGBTQ+ affirming laws and policies in New York state.
Learn MoreMobilizing thousands of community members (volunteers, community activists, and organizational leaders) to generate activities, ideas, and strategies for change
Get StartedPromoting civic engagement to help foster change at local, state, and national levels.
Get StartedServing as a trusted information and resource hub for statewide LGBTQ+ Advocacy.
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