The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Site: https://gaycenter.org/
- Monday:10AM–10PM
- Tuesday:10AM–10PM
- Wednesday:10AM–10PM
- Thursday:10AM–10PM
- Friday:10AM–10PM
- Saturday:10AM–10PM
- Sunday:10AM–8PM
Such an amazing space. the Bureau of General Services Queer Division bookshop is on the second floor! Glad that community spaces like this exist for the LGBTQ+ community in NYC.
This is the most welcoming space Ive ever been in in my life. The wealth of services and events spanning many spectrums cement The Center as the heart of the community. If youre hesitating, its okay. Youll feel much better when you come in.
I have been attending the center for events for the last 10 years Marching In the pride parade with them for the last 6 years. Ive done groups with them Ive done 12-step groups with them when I made it to when I was in need of therapy that were there for me. Ive made many friends and allies at the center and will continue to go until the end of time. Its a safe haven for all walks of life and a great place to come relax have something to eat, study, talk, get away from the world or just relax. They offer support groups, they offer education for HIV and other diseases. Also, there is always safe sex tools at the front desk that are complementary because that is very important especially in the LGBT community. Stop by the center at 208 West 13th Street if you are having trouble finding your tribe and are part of the lgbtq plus community or just an ally and run stop and there is definitely something for everybody
It offers a variety of services and outlets. It could do better as far as outreach.It has a separate wing which is misleading for someone new. I attended a dating seminar which was a ploy to buy a book and stage a boring talk show. Instead of being fun and connecting people it created obstacles. At times they are strict about alcohol but if youre sponsoring a big enough venue then its ok. Its a rock for the community at the same time crippling its efforts to fall face first into a pile of broken meth. All jokes aside it has potential.
This is a beautiful place, they provided me with the best resources to be creative and find the most amazing group of friends and jobs. I will always be thankful and will aways love this place.
Amazing services, good environment, beautiful building, wonderful bookstore. They offer a welcoming space where you can feel safe and appreciated for you. The staff truly cares about people.
Sadly, management is lacking for several reasons. We rent a room for our 501(c)(3) NPO to hold our meetings. We have to force the people using our room before us as they overstay their allotted time and get serious attitude as they vacate the room. We also get shuffled around from the medium-sized room we pay $$$ for to a smaller room without warning nor cause, forcing our members to crowd around. In the hottest days of summer, we get put in a room with no air conditioning at times. On one occasion, there was a water main break in the day, and instead of contacting us about this to tell us that they were closing the entire building, there was a note taped on the door stating this fact -- leaving us with no place to hold our meeting, some people coming from as far as Boston and Pittsburgh! Were still unsure if the billing reflects these corrections/changes. If they are going to rent rooms for other GLBT groups, they need to manage it a LOT BETTER. Ive stopped making donations to The Center due to this apparent discrimination.
I was visiting for the first time and the front desk had no care about that. The community there seemed as if my first visit didnt matter. Nor the person before me. Its a nice space, but I dont think they care about their community much. Really was disappointment and my excitement passed quickly. :(
Must see on the kieth herring. Unbelievable kind people nice place to visit.
Excellent place for anyone. Dont be afraid of go here! And play safely
No email on the site to contact anyone for help such a shame this place gets to have such a modern facade playing along as if this is an actual place to get help when you need it. guess not when you have skin like mine. maybe if i were lighter the waitlist would cease to exist.BEWARE PASSERS BY. mirage.
In MY opinion, from my 10 years + Experience I would give this organization 0 stars if I could. If you are white, Hairless skinny/muscular light skin Asian, Muscular Black or Latin Man you will get very far in this organization, If not keep researching for another Organization to fulfill your needs. Its baffling how the LGBTQ community PREACHES acceptance YET they PRACTICE NONE of that with their fellow LGBTQ BROTHERS & SISTERS.
Whenever I visit NYC, I always stop off at The Center to see whats going on. Sometimes I check ahead to see what groups are meeting that Id like to join. Then I plan my trip around that groups meeting. Ive met lots of friendly NYC guys and women at The Center.
A safe space of ALL lgbtq folks young and old. Whether you need self help groups, 12 step meeting, lgbt friendly organizations, counseling hiv assistance, dances events SAGE lgbt youth library space. No room for all the services. A wonderful place to be.
This organization who claims they support free speech took money from Brandon Straka and the #walkaway group (who I support financially) to rent out their venue for a Gay Conservative discussion. Then they cancelled at the last minute. A big group of hypocrits!
Such a closed minded thing to do to cancel the #walkaway campaigns gathering there. The campaign is an outreach program to your community. Its a movement of love and acceptance.
This place has been a long-time community resource and pride since I was a teenager. I’m now approaching my 40’s and I still find myself being drawn to ”The Center” for everything as diverse as activism to healthcare.
The Closing of the Metanoia exhibit was a glorious thing to see because it revealed the embers burning still in many of us, over the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of our people through HIV/AIDS, are ready to come roaring back to life, and make sure this critical piece of history is not forgotten or edited out of the book.
This is the place!!Something for everyone!!From basic questions to health care and social events!!See information desk for detailsCheck upstairs for a real Keith Harring mural!!
I had a tour there with my German scout group. The people are very friendly and helpful. Thank you for the interesting experience.
The fanatical far Reich Christians have an agenda where they intend to infiltrate every aspect of life when it comes to the media, the arts, the music, ect. The lgbt center of NYC condones fanatical far Reich behaviour. Shame on you.
Good..
This place is ok for the most part. Like with any other place it has its good things and bad things. No place is 100 percent good. The area of the city is also good for lgbt ones for the most part.
Wonderful people, safe spaces, neutral bathrooms. A great resource in NYC for the LGBTQ+ community.
The community would be better served by a Wal-Mart in this location.
I went to the legal clinic a problem that I had with the my landlord they never help with the problem i will never go to there legal clinic again they are not propresional
Excellent service to and for the LGBT Community
The Center offers a wide variety of community events and programs ... A true oasis in the heart of the city!
The Center is the heart of LGBTQ New York. Groups, events, politics, culture and entertainment all come together here.
Great facility, for the community. Offers a plethora of clubs, social clubs, and meetings from young to old.
The LGBT center leaves much to be desired, mainly in their values and lack of commitment to the most marginalized folks in the LGBT community.
The people were very comforting and open.we did a sip and paint,it was fun!
How about you let anyone that’s part of the LGBT community speak instead of silencing their voices. Change your name to the Liberal LGBT Center since apparently not everyone is accepted in.
If you are around you should go to visit Keith Haring bathroom. Not worth going from a really far place unless you are a big fan.
Its clean, well lite and a very friendly place to go for all kinds of events.
This place makes me feel like I’m home, so welcoming!
Worst and rude Staff. Dont care about anybodys needs. Especially the Youth Program, They dont help anybody and they only care about what they think its right not whats actually right.
Please see the Keith Harring room in there. Its a living historic testament
Fer de artwerk alone, Keith Haring, Nancy Spero, George Whitman, etc
Great inclusive environment with a cafe and some lecture halls.
More centers supporting the lgbt community needs to model after this space!
A cultural safe haven for all lgbtq population.
Tried for the second time in 3 days to get help and was turned away again. They dont care. Try somewhere else.
It is a great place to find yourself, they are doing a great job
A wonderful place for the community with lots of activities
A wonderful support center for the gay community.
Love the center a place for all people.
Because they treat you with the respect that you deserve
One of the best Community Centers in the City.
Gorgeous building and friendly atmosphere.
Friendly, supportive, and a nice comforting atmosphere
Think coffee kiosk closed again.
No comment.
Great people!
Great place do be who you are.
Great community space!
So thankful for this place.
Love it
An Oasis for the LGBTQ Community
Just come for yourself already
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Great service.
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Great place
TRASH PLACE
I love this place! Every time I go to the Center, I feel so welcomed and it feels like HOME.It has been more than 3 years that I am a member and visit the center almost every week.. I also love the Bookstore upstairs. The center houses many meetings groups and events for everyone. The doors has always been open for me and anyone else like me who needed to find a place they belong to. Is a judgement free zone, and you will always find a shoulder to lean to.I hope that everyone else out there who feel misplaced find their path to the Center and take it from there. Trust me, is not easy but there is always a way. Do not give up!
It is a quiet and respectful place. I am amazed that in what was an old bathroom there is an original mural by Keith Haring, free, to see calmly and without people. Im lovin it.
As a native Spanish speaker it is understandable that my English is not perfect. Asking if they sell flags caused them not to understand the word, having to repeat it many times. Until then, no problem.Going upstairs I heard the management people laughing out loud mentioning the word flag.As a tourist, I approached the space to get to know it. Thinking maybe they might have something on display. Or even a flag to give them money.I have a sad experience. You cant imagine how difficult it is to speak another language, enter an unknown place with fear, try to be friendly using the language of the service staff... and that in the end it was all laughter.Sad.
Ive been there to admire one of Keith Harings latest works: Once upon a time.The mural covers the entire wall of the mens bathroom on the second floor.The space is open to all and the murales, in perfect condition, can be visited freely.Making a donation is the least we can do.
The guys are doing a great job. Probably the only place where new immigrants should turn for help.When I first arrived in the USA, everything was incomprehensible. But there were so friendly and helpful people here that they helped to deal with the most basic things, such as insurance. And this is the only place where they did not try to cheat or get profit - they simply and disinterestedly helped.Support groups are another story. I met wonderful people. And the moderators are very sensitive, accurate and professional.Thanks for the great job you are doing. And how you support and help the community.
A discovery. A quiet center in the Chelsea neighborhood. He has coffee and computers. Even a small patio.
Hoping for similar places of civilization and tolerance to exist in Italy as well, I would like to point out the moving and erotic mural bathroom, splendid Totentanz by the unforgettable Keith Haring. Not to be missed if you are an adult!
Nice place to workout aim but 4 for pepper spray
Inside you will find the works of Kate Haring
Long live the GLBT community 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨✨✨💖💖💖💖💖
LGBT
Total reviews rating 4.3
88 Reviews for The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center 2023:
Review №1
2022-08-18The LGBT center took my phone number from a voting agency and spammed me despite me never opting into their communications. It’s not only rude, it’s a violation of the federal CAN-SPAM act. Stay out of our inboxes and text messages unless we opted in to your messages
Review №2
2022-08-16Have tried asking the center for help on three different occasions and have been left with no assistance. When I asked for help with counseling, I was lead down a string of emails that lead me to no one. When I was about to end up on the street, the center had no resources to provide. Gilberto told me he’d personally try to help my family find housing when we were in dire circumstances and I never heard from him again. Over half of the homeless population identifies as LGBTQIA2S+ and you don’t have anything to offer houseless queer people? Why have a giant empty office building in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan if you don’t house people or help people in the community. I called to ask about case management help today and they do not have more access or resources than a regular civilian, so I do not know why they are offering help when they are not even in a position of authority to do so. Gilberto literally told me they do not have the experience to do serious case management. Anyone can apply for benefits on HRA themselves and you need to use your money, power, and resources to directly help people, not just employee people, upkeep an office, and collect donations that queer people never see or reap the benefits from. The people that work are are unqualified and do not help. Why does this center even exist. I’d really like to know. There are literally ZERO places for queer people to actually get help, especially in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Do better. Or anything at all, honestly.
Review №3
2022-09-11My dear friends, do you know that this is an act against human nature. There is an incident in the true events of history that all the same evils were found in the people of Prophet Lot, but they did not repent of this evil and Godpunishment arrived, stones was sent from the heavens and the entire nation was destroyed, arent you waiting for same punishment now?
Review №4
2017-06-16LGBTQ Friendly and Positive SpaceAttended an author reading here who experienced in his youth, racism and homophobia from schoolmates and neighbours, but in maturity his attitude and tone was positive supported by a packed room of fans. The space had a stage with seats and bright lights allowing everyone a good clear view of author and interviewer. Downstairs an information lobby and cafe were open to the public.Note: two mixed gender washrooms were an intriguing experience and maybe mixed bath houses will follow this equality trend?
Review №5
2022-05-18It is baffling that this center does not care to help anyone in its own community. I am not sure what the point of them is because when you really need urgent help, they’ll leave you high and dry. It is truly unacceptable that this center does nothing to provide support and safety to houseless LGBTQIA+ folks other than to recommend shelters that are abusive. If you are houseless, all they are going to do is provide unsafe/unhelpful resources and leave you to fend for yourself. Awful.
Review №6
2018-06-17I had wonderful help in that place. Immigration group support was fun and so helpful. They also provide career counseling. I especially enjoy the barbecues in Williamsburg and game evenings. it’s a really awesome community which supports you and offers valuable resources.
Review №7
2022-06-14It’s just a big building with a lot of conference rooms. Services to the LGBT community in need is not very good.
Review №8
2021-02-06I called to ask about ACT UP and Health GAP, John Riley taught me SO much and answered ALL of my questions. I finished the call feeling SO good about making monthly donations to these organizations. Also, the Keith Haring bathroom is fantastic
Review №9
2019-09-12I go there separate from my studies, but on this occasion I needed to talk to one of the staff to find out about the community centers challenges and impact. The first visit I was given business cards, but never got a reply from them. The second visit I was told that the staff normally put talking to reporters, and or students at the bottom of the to-do list. So I was given a list of numbers of other community centers to help write my report. Other than never being able to actually speak to any of the case managers, social workers, or even the referral coordinator, this Center is the best spot to unwind, cool off, relax, have a snack, latte, and maybe chat with a stranger. We all need a community so I find this location to be great, but the staff could be more helpful.
Review №10
2020-01-05I love this place! The Think Coffee kiosk area is cozy. The baristas are usually cute and fun. I also love the Bookstore upstairs. The center houses many meetings groups and events for the LGBTQ community (Social,or recovery).I believe that their open 7 days a week.