THE Q CENTER | ACR HEALTH
Provides a safe space for for LGBTQ youth to gather and receive support from caring adults through case management services, HIV, STD and Hepatitis C testing, mental health assessments, referrals for LGBTQ affirming clinical services, and referrals to LGBTQ affirming health and human service providers. Offers after school programming and support groups for youth, parents and families.
LGBTQ Youth & Allies (ages 13-17) - Meet Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransYouth (ages 13-22) - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransParent Group - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Unity Group (gender non-conforming youth ages 3-22) - Meet the First Monday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Q Kids (ages 8-12) - Meet the Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Youth of Color (ages 13-22) - Meet the Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Steppin' Out (ages 18-22) - Meet Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
COLAGE (ages 8-12) for children of LGBTQ parents - Meet the Fourth Monday of the month, September - June, 5:30 PM - 7 PM
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Physical Address
287 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13501
Hours
Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Meeting days, times, and locations vary; call for details
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Website
Application process
Call for an appointment and currently monthly schedule
Fee
None
Eligibility
Individuals ages 12 to 29 years who identify as LGBTQI+ or a caregiver for LGBTQI+ youth/young adult
Languages
Spanish
Agency info
ACR HEALTH
Provides an array of support services to individuals affect by chronic diseases, including HIV/AIDS, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, asthma, substance abuse disorders, and serious mental illness, as well as nagivators to help individuals and businesses make health insurance decisions.
Offers a Syringe Exchange, and provides a variety of prevention and sexual health services to individuals ranging from youth through adulthood.
Coordinates a network of Q centers and offers safe places for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth, their families and allies and offers support groups and seeks to promote an inclusive community.