Encircle Provo
Folks ages 12-25 are welcome to drop in, hang out and enjoy our safe space during operating hours.
91 W 200 S Provo UT
Open Monday - Friday, 3-8 pm (MST)
Come Visit Us
Looking for a convenient way to reach our Provo location?
Here’s a tip: Look no further than UTA bus routes that drop you off near the Encircle Provo location. Public transit will drop you off around the home. Just take a stroll of just a few minutes to arrive right at our doorstep.
Bus Stops:
Route 850 on University Ave/300 S.
Route 834 on Freedom Blvd/100 S.
This is a hassle-free transportation option—no car or ride required! Getting to our groups and programs has never been easier.
Drop-in Hours
Monday–Friday
3–8 pm (MST)
Our Calendar
Join us at Encircle Provo for any of the following events that catch your attention! Be sure to read the bullet points. We want you to feel welcome in our space.
No RSVP is required
Free to attend
While some of our programs are open to the public, our 3-8 pm drop-in hours are reserved for LGBTQ+ individuals aged 12-25.
Friendship Circles & Programs
For more details about weekly programs and other activities planned for the home, check out the full calendar above!
All programs and groups are free to attend.
No registration or RSVP is required.
Just show up!
Community Programs
Service Night
A quarterly program. See our calendar! Date TBD. Perform acts of service for your local community.
*All ages
Speaker Night
A monthly program on a Monday. See our calendar! Experts, artists, and members of our community share their inspiring stories.
*All Ages
Rainbow Brunch
A monthly program on a Saturday. See our calendar! Enjoy food, fun activities, and time with an awesome group of people.
*All Ages
Connect Night
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm (MST)
Join crucial conversations between parents and allies of LGBTQ+ loved ones.
For those who are 18+
Weekly Programs
Writing Workshop
Tuesdays at 7 pm (MST)
For those who identify as LGBTQ+ ages 12-25.
Unwind and reflect at the Writing Workshop.
Family Dinner
Mondays at 7:00 pm (MST)
Enjoy a delicious free dinner and make new friends every Monday!
*All Ages
Art Night
Wednesdays at 7 pm (MST)
For those who identify as LGBTQ+ ages 12-25.
Create art together at Art Night!
Music Night
Thursdays at 7 pm (MST)
All are welcome!
Jam out at Music Night!
Friendship Circles
Lesbian Adult Friendship Circle
Mondays at 5:30 pm (MST)
For adults ages 18+ who identify as lesbian.
Gay Male Adult Friendship Circle
Mondays at 5:30 pm (MST)
For adults ages 18+ who identify as gay men.
Lunch with Lisa
Tuesdays at Noon (MST)
For parents and adult allies. Enjoy lunch, great conversation, and new friendships!
Bi/Pan Adult Friendship Circle
Tuesdays at 5:30 pm (MST)
For adults ages 18+ who identify as bisexual and pansexual.
Non-Binary Adult Friendship Circle
Tuesdays at 5:30 pm (MST)
For adults ages 18+ who identify as non-binary.
Youth Friendship Circle
Wednesdays at 5:30 pm (MST)
For youth ages 12-17 who identify as LGBTQ+.
Youth Friendship Circle
Thursdays at 5:30 pm (MST)
For youth ages 12-17 who identify as LGBTQ+.
Young Adult Friendship Circle
Thursdays at 5:30 pm (MST)
For adults ages 18-25 who identify as LGBTQ+.
Ace/Aro Friendship Circle
Thursdays at 7 pm (MST)
For adults ages 18+.
A support group for aro-ace individuals to openly share their experiences and foster new relationships.
Fun Friday
Fridays at 7:00 pm (MST)
Enjoy a variety of activities every Friday while making new friends!
*All Ages
QBIPOC Adult Friendship Circle
Fridays at 5:30 pm (MST)
For adults ages 18+ who identify as queer black, indigenous, and people of color.
Trans Adult Friendship Circle
Fridays at 6:30 pm (MST)
For adults ages 18+ who identify as trans, nonbinary, gender-non.
The Bruce Bastian and Clint Ford Encircle Home
Welcome to Encircle Provo
This pioneer home (1891) underwent a complete renovation. Hundreds of community members donated time, products, and professional labor to make this iconic home a reality.
The home opened on February 14, 2017, and was dedicated to Encircle champions Clint Ford & Bruce Bastian.
Get Involved
Volunteer, apply to intern, engage your school & more!
Schedule a Tour at Encircle Provo
First Time? No Worries.
First-time nerves are normal, but we give countless tours daily, and almost everyone is nervous when they walk in. We can’t wait to meet you!
Who Can Come? Anyone.
You can bring anyone you’d like with you on your tour. We would encourage you to do so! Friends, grandmas, coworkers, and students are all welcome!
Is It Safe? Absolutely.
After scheduling, the team at the house will be notified and will be expecting you. We will show you around the house and explain everything we do.
Exceptional
LGBTQ+ Therapy
Making mental health services as accessible as possible for the LGBTQ+ community.
