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An intake is required to attend this group. For information on how to complete an Intake with The Center, please call the main desk at 212-620-7310. Recovery Peer Support Meeting meets every Sunday from 1-2pm EST. This event is In-Person. A meeting that our recovery peer (Jacob Hardt) will have to support our clients in […]
The Youth Peer Support Group meets every Monday from 3-4pm EST. This event is in-person. A process group where youth can receive support from their peers in a welcoming space. Topics range from: social isolation, difficulty adapting to changing circumstances, home or school conflicts, issues with friendships or partners, etc… For ages 13-22, for more […]
Weekday drop-in hours in the Center Youth computer lab. Check your email, Facebook, work on that job search or college application! For youth age 13-22. Intake is required for all Youth programs. Contact youth@gaycenter.org if you'd like to join!
Body Positivi-LGBT meets on Mondays weekly from 4-5:30 PM. This event is in-person. This group is a place to explore body image and gain skills in caring for ourselves. Topics range from dating and body image to body neutrality vs. body positivity and more! Body Positivi-LGBT is for ages 13-22. An Intake is required to […]
Health, Opportunity, Motivation, and Education is a group where youth participants will explore different ways of taking care of their bodies and practicing self-care. For more information please contact youth@gaycenter.org
This interactive program is focused on spontaneous conversational, writing, reading, and listening activities. The program is designed to deliver ESL classes to the immigrant LGBTQIA+ communities and offer a space to learn English where community members can connect and be themselves. To join, email socialgroups@gaycenter.org.
Surviving in New York City was already stressful as hell, especially if you identify as LGBTQIA. Now 3 years later, still dealing with a pandemic, we are all losing our minds. But rest assured, have no fear, DA Streetz 2 Skills is here! Are you looking for a place to just vent about life, adulting, […]
Community Discussion meets every Monday from 5:30-7pm EST. This event is In-Person. There is no limit to the discussion topics focusing on the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth. For Youth and Young adults ages 13-22. For more information please contact Youth@gaycenter.org. Complete pre-registration for Center Youth Programming here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4952556
This support group is a peer-facilitated space for Trans Masculine community members (Female to Male, Non-Binary, Transmasculine, Male of center, etc.). This group will provide a space for Trans Masculine people to listen to and support each other through their lives, form community, and social circles, and give an opportunity to share their experiences, challenges, […]
This support group is for individuals (ages 18+) in the LGBTQ+ community who are experiencing eating disorders. These free groups are led by queer therapists, and help create connection and a community where individuals feel seen, heard, supported, and valued. The Alliance for Eating Disorders' support groups are all confidential. Any topics that are discussed […]
The Youth Peer Support Group meets every Tuesday from 3-4pm EST. This event is in-person. A process group where youth can receive support from their peers in a welcoming space. Topics range from: social isolation, difficulty adapting to changing circumstances, home or school conflicts, issues with friendships or partners, etc… For ages 13-22, for more […]
Weekday drop-in hours in the Center Youth computer lab. Check your email, Facebook, work on that job search or college application! For youth age 13-22. Intake is required for all Youth programs. Contact youth@gaycenter.org if you'd like to join!
Clubhouse Connection meets every Tuesday from 4-5:30 pm EST. Join the Clubhouse Peer Coaches in exploration of important topics and fun activities. For ages 13-22, for more info please contact youth@gaycenter.org.
Each week we’ll get together to discuss how to find success in your life and career. The topics change week to week, but all of them stress the importance of personal growth to professional success. So, if you want to know what it takes to be successful...JOIN THE KEYS TO SUCCESS! For more information, contact […]
This support group is a safe space for members who identify under the Bi+ umbrella, including those who identify as bisexual, pansexual, queer, sexually fluid, or are questioning their sexuality. The group will support members’ explorations of their sexuality and identity in a peer environment. Register
A group that explores the impact substance use has on various aspects of their lives. Clients will gain insight and focus on skills necessary to help them achieve their recovery goals. For youth ages 13-25. Intake required, for more information please contact recovery@gaycenter.org.
Do you consider yourself a "Gaymer"? Gaymers provides a space for people interested in playing various board, card and video games to get to know each other. Come play with us! For ages 13-22, for more info please contact youth@gaycenter.org.
This virtual group is for transgender, nonbinary and gender nonconforming people who are looking for support in reducing or eliminating their substance use. The group will be facilitated by Center Recovery staff and will hold space for both harm reduction and abstinence based approaches to substance use support. This group will be run drop-in style; […]
An intake is required to attend this group. For information on how to complete an Intake with The Center, please call the main desk at 212-620-7310. Conexión Positiva meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30 pm EST. This peer support group in Spanish contributes to improving the quality of life of […]
Weekday drop-in hours in the Center Youth computer lab. Check your email, Facebook, work on that job search or college application! For youth age 13-22. Intake is required for all Youth programs. Contact youth@gaycenter.org if you'd like to join!
Young People's Group meets every last Wednesday of each month from 4-5:30 pm EST. This event is In-Person. A welcoming space for folx across all identities, with discussions tackling aspects of intersectional queer identities, body-image, pop-culture, media, literature and history. For youth between ages 13-23. This group is open, but Intake is required for all […]
A weekly queer film screening followed by discussion. Have suggestions for movies to watch? Let us know! For youth ages 13-22. Contact youth@gaycenter.org if you'd like to join!
Join us for a free ballet session for all experience levels taught by professional instructors. Beginners welcome!In partnership with Ballet and Beyond.Register
So, Basically meets every Wednesday from 5:30-7pm EST. This event is In Person. Need help with adulting but don't know where to start? So, Basically is meant to provide youth with a foundation in skills and understanding of financial literacy, cooking, home up-keeping projects, filing your taxes and countless other tools that are necessary to […]
This interactive program is focused on spontaneous conversational, writing, reading, and listening activities. The program is designed to deliver ESL classes to the immigrant LGBTQIA+ communities and offer a space to learn English where community members can connect and be themselves.
Weekday drop-in hours in the Center Youth computer lab. Check your email, Facebook, work on that job search or college application! For youth age 13-22. Intake is required for all Youth programs. Contact youth@gaycenter.org if you'd like to join!
The Clubhouse Music Group meets every Thursday from 4-5:30pm. This event is In-Person. Calling all musicians, singers, performers, music producers, spoken word poets and performance artists/creatives. Professional musicians from Road Recovery will work with participants to discover their talents and develop their skills while working towards a community performance. No prior musical experience needed. For […]
Discuss everything sex related, get accurate sexual health info and create safe sex kits to share in the community. For youth between ages 13-22. This group is open, but Intake is required for all Youth Programs. For more information please contact youth@gaycenter.org.
La Mariposa es un colectivo cerrado de 10 semanas y el grupo se reunirá en persona. Invitamos jóvenes LGBTQ+ y personas aliadas (edades 13-22) de habla hispana a participar. Nuestro objetivo será crear nuevos vÃnculos, promover orgullo por nuestras culturas, y cultivar virtudes individuales. El colectivo establecerá relaciones sanas entre el grupo, con seres queridos, y […]
The Center Works Thursday Kick Back meets every Thursday from 5-6pm EST. This event is In-Person. Intake is required The Thursday Kickback is a chance to vibe with other queer folks over 18. There is no set agenda, but the mission is to build community by sharing loving space with one another. Join us by […]
The goal of this group is to infuse a writing practice to explore recovery processes. Each participant will have 20 minutes to journal quietly as we collectively share space and listen to music followed by a group discussion. Journal prompts will aid discussion around healing, intimacy, relationships with others, and ourselves while in recovery.
Let's learn all about how the cisgender binary is a construct created and enforced by white patriarchy! Also? Let's talk about fabulous TGNC artists, authors, actors and musicians, do fabulous crafts and activities and host fabulous TGNC guest speakers. Finally, let's just talk about ourselves and how fabulous (or not) we're feeling that day. Inviting […]
We have made considerable progress for LGBTQ+ rights in New York State after almost a decade of inaction—but much work remains. The RiseOut Action Team is a volunteer group designed to equip the next generation of leaders with the tools and resources they need to be strong advocates for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.As a RiseOut Action […]
This peer-support group seeks to improve the quality of life of LGBTQIA+ people living with HIV offering an opportunity to meet and connect with others who are going through similar experiences. This group will provide a safe and supportive environment promoting awareness and guidance on how to live a healthy life, reducing HIV stigma, and […]
Vogue Basics is every Friday from 3-4pm EST. This event is In-Person. For youth ages 13-22. Intake is required. New to Voguing? Want to learn how to properly vogue, duck walk, and dip for ya life. For more information please contact youth@gaycenter.org
Weekday drop-in hours in the Center Youth computer lab. Check your email, Facebook, work on that job search or college application! For youth age 13-22. Intake is required for all Youth programs. Contact youth@gaycenter.org if you'd like to join!
Queer Art is an in-person storytelling group. In this group we will be exploring different queer artists and photographers and how they tell their story through art, while also telling your story through different mediums. This is a youth group for individuals ages 13-22. For more info please contact us youth@gaycenter.org
SNAP! is every Friday from 4-5:30pm EST. This event is In-Person. For youth ages 13-22. Intake is required. A safe place to practice vogueing, dancing, runway and extravagant queer self expression! Want to know more? For more information please contact youth@gaycenter.org
A weekly queer film screening followed by discussion. Have suggestions for movies to watch? Let us know! For youth ages 13-22. Contact youth@gaycenter.org if you'd like to join!
Teens PACT and Gorjusdoc have joined forces to offer comprehensive education to young people in the community. Our focus is on menstruation, menstrual equity, and combating the harmful effects of […]