Young Adult Services

We offer community programs and support groups to LGBTQ+ young adults at all Encircle homes.

No cost. No RSVP.

Our groups and programs occur every week at the same time at every Encircle home.

This makes it easy for you to find support
no matter where you are.

We believe no one should go through life feeling isolated or alone. That’s why we make it simple and accessible for you to be in a safe space and receive support.

No cost. No RSVP. Just show up!

Programs & Friendship Circles

Drop-in Hours

Monday-Friday
3-8 pm (MST)
Folks ages 12-25 can drop in, hang out, and enjoy our safe space. Grab a cookie, hop on the wi-fi, or get some homework done.
Young Adult Friendship Circle

Every Thursday
5:30-6:30 pm (MST)
Open to ages 18-25. Our friendship circles are a safe place for people to speak openly about their experiences and learn from each other with love and understanding.
Art Night

Every Wednesday
6-8 pm (MST)
Open to ages 12-25. Experience self-exploration through creativity with others in our community. For an evening filled with fun and inspiring work led by local artists!
Music Night

Every Thursday
7-8 pm (MST)
Open to ages 12-25. Join us for a night of music! You are welcome to bring an instrument. No musical experience is necessary—enjoy the music!
QBIPOC Friendship Circle

Every Friday
5:30 pm (MST)
Open to ages 18+ identifying as queer, black, indigenous, and people of color. Join us every Friday to create meaningful connections with other QBIPOC community members and receive the understanding, care, and support you need.
Trans Friendship Circle

Every Friday
6:30-7:30 pm (MST)
Open to Transgender/Gender Nonconforming individuals ages 18+.
Online Young Adult Friendship Circle

Every Monday
6-7 pm (MST)
Ages 18-25
Join here.

Every Monday

6-7 pm (MST)
Young Adult Friendship Circle (18-25)

Can’t make it to an Encircle home? No worries!
Join an online group.

This group is on Zoom—download it for free here
A facilitator leads the Friendship Circle
This is a safe and confidential environment
Click the button below to be directed to the secure group

Online Services

Did you know?

Join here

“I love Encircle because it’s a place where people like me can go for love and support. It’s my community.”

— Encircle young adult aged 19

Home Calendars

Join us for a Friendship Circle, Program or just drop-in to study, hangout with friends or to just be in a space where you feel safe and understood.

Check out the full calendar for the location closest to you! There you’ll find more details about weekly programs, like Art Night and other activities planned specific to the home.

Meet new LGBTQ+ friends

As a queer young adult, it can be difficult to find safe spaces where you're accepted for who you are.

Make healthy connections

At Encircle, everyone is welcome in an atmosphere of understanding that values individual identities and expression.

We’re here for you.

Connect with like-minded people and make meaningful friendships!

Monday-Friday
3-8 pm (MST)

Folks ages 12-25 are welcome to drop in, hang out and enjoy our safe space. Grab a cookie, hop on the Wi-Fi, and work on art or homework.

Safe space, home base, a gathering place

Looking for a place of understanding and community as an LGBTQ+ young adult?

Our open door welcomes everyone with respect and celebrates individual identities. Come join us to meet like-minded people, make meaningful friendships, and best of all —feel at home in Utah's queer community!