From support with school and work to community involvement and beyond, The Center is here to help you thrive.
About Center Youth
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 Center
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-InLGBTQ+ Youth Leadership and Support
Drop-in Groups
May
1
Center Youth: ROAR
Bring your passion for social justice to learn about power, privilege, identity, and oppression through hands-on activities, group discussions, films, and more. Gain skills such as workshop facilitation, organizing, and […]
May
1
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 […]
May
1
Center Youth: Clubhouse Music Group
The Clubhouse Music Group meets every Thursday from 4-5:30pm. Calling all musicians, singers, performers, music producers, spoken word poets and performance artists/creatives. Professional musicians from Road Recovery will work with […]
May
1
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 […]
May
1
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 […]
May
2
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 […]
May
2
Center Youth: Vogue Basics
Vogue Basics is every Friday from 3-4pm EST. For youth ages 13-22. Intake is required. New to Voguing? Want to learn how to properly vogue, duck walk, and dip for […]
May
2
Center Youth: SNAP!
SNAP! is every Friday from 4-5:30pm EST. For youth ages 13-22. Intake is required. A safe place to practice vogueing, dancing, runway and extravagant queer self expression! Want to know […]
May
2
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 […]
May
2
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!
May
3
Musikgarten with Singing Rachel
Join us for community, fun, and singing! These chummy classes teach caregivers how to interact musically with our little ones, ages 0 through 3. Through musical games our children learn […]
May
3
Youth Pride Chorus Spring Concert
Youth Pride Chorus presents: The Best of Me Experience songs that focus on the best in all of us and what it means to be fully human. This performance features […]
May
5
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 […]
May
5
Center Youth: Peer Support Group
The Youth Peer Support Group meets every Monday from 3-4pm EST. A process group where youth can receive support from their peers in a welcoming space. Topics range from: social […]
May
5
Center Youth: HOME
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
Join Center Youth
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.
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