Youth
The LGBTQ Center offers diverse programming for LGBTQ+ youth. All youth ages 12 to 18 are welcome to participate.
To attend a group meeting, please complete our Youth Sign Up Form below.
For more information on our youth programming, please contact us at Info@thelgbtqcenter.org.
Youth Drop-in
FOR YOUTH AGES 12-18, every other Friday from 5-7 pm EST
During this holiday season, drop-ins are currently about twice a month - not every Friday. Some may be held in Elkhart at the E3 Robotics Center. Please check the Calendar for details.
Come hang out with other LGBTQ+ youth for various activities. Check out the events calendar to see what is happening each Friday. Dinner and snacks are provided.
SOUTH BEND
The LGBTQ Center
251 East Sample Street
South Bend, IN 46601
We are located on the backside of the building at the corner of Tutt and Carroll
Please see the Calendar for addresses and dates.
We also will be starting Elkhart programming for youth soon. To sign up, please make sure you fill out the youth sign-up form at the top, then you can sign-up for Elkhart below.
Queer in the Mirror
A support group for LGBTQ+ youth (13-17) and young adults (18-24). The group will consists of six in-person meetings. Topics include: stress and coping, homophobia and transphobia, suicidality and prevention, safety planning, and resilience. You can see when this group will start and meet by visiting our calendar. If you are interested in participating call or email 574-234-1411 or info@thelgbtqcenter.org
Youth and Adult Programing is made possible by generous funders like:
Beacon Community Impact
The John, Anna, and Martha Jane Fields Memorial Trust Foundation
The Muessel Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation
Florence V. Carroll Charitable Trust
The Stanley A. and Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation
Youth Upcoming Announcements
Youth drop-in hours will be changing in August 2024 and will be extending from 4-8PM. Tutoring, educational speakers, and activities will all take place during this time. If you’d like more information on our upcoming youth events or need our youth Discord link, email Dani at dani@thelgbtqcenter.org.
In July we will begin offering a trans youth support group on every second and third Saturday. You can sign up here :
If you would like to volunteer with our youth and can pass a background check, check out our opportunities here: