SMYRC - Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center - Downtown
Portland, OR
SMYRC provides a safe, supervised, harassment-free space for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-23 who participate in positive activities like art, music, community organizing, open mic nights, drag shows, and support groups and receive services including case management, counseling, education, and more. With the goals of increasing academic success and access to jobs, reducing poverty and school drop-out, SMYRC honors, empowers, and supports LGBTQ youth to be their best selves and become leaders in their communities.
SMYRC also offers mental health support services. A Cascadia Behavioral Health LGBTQ Mental Health Specialist is in the SMYRC Drop-in Center on Mondays at our downtown location and Wednesdays at our East County location.
Monday: 4-8pm
Thursdays starting 3/15: 4-6pm NOWWHAT? group
Friday: 4-8pm
SMYRC is on the lower level of the building. Please use the side door next to the parking lot and press the buzzer to enter.
Services
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