From support with school and work to community involvement and beyond, The Center is here to help you thrive.
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At The Center, we believe that all LGBTQ+ youth deserve to celebrate who they are, what makes them unique, and why they matter. We provide a safe, inclusive, affirming environment where LGBTQ+ youth can connect with peers, build leadership skills, and take care of their mental and physical health.
Youths ages 13-22 are welcome to participate in our in-person and virtual programs, services, and events. Everything we offer is free and confidential.
Drop in to make friends and connect with those who share common experiences. Join us at The Center. We can't wait to meet you!
Youth Drop-InFrom support with school and work to community involvement and beyond, The Center is here to help you thrive.
We know that being an LGBTQ+ young person can mean experiencing a lot of overwhelming circumstances and emotions. The Center is here to get you the support you need. You can meet with counselors who understand what you are going through and find solidarity and support with other LGBTQ+ young people.
Make sure to follow @lgbtcenternyc on all social media platforms, including Instagram!
Center Youth: Open Lab
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 […]
Center Youth: Clubhouse Connection
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 […]
Center Youth: Karaoke Korner
Here it is: Whether you’ve got some serious pipes, or don’t think you can sing at all, we all have a blast in this weekly karaoke time! For ages 13-22. […]
Center Care: Recovery Skills
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 […]
Center Youth: Gaymers
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 […]
Center Youth: Open Lab
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 […]
Center Youth: Young People's Group
Young People's Group meets every Wednesday from 4-5:30pm in person. A welcoming space for folx across all identities, with discussions tackling aspects of intersectional queer identities, body-image, pop-culture, media, literature […]
Center Youth: So, Basically
So, Basically meets every Wednesday from 5:30-7pm EST. Need help with adulting but don't know where to start? So, Basically is meant to provide youth with a foundation in skills […]
Center Youth: Open Lab
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 Recovery: Recovery Writing Circle
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 […]
Center Youth: Gender X
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 […]
Center Youth: Open Lab
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 […]
Center Youth: Queer Art
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 […]
Center Youth: Club Disco - Waacking 101
A drop-in group for youth ages 13-22 to engage in queer-affirming social dance, disco, and the Punking/Waacking dance style. Learn to pose, punk, whack, and tell your story fabulously. For […]
Center Youth: Rated Q
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!