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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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Trans Friendship Circle
Every Friday
6:30-7:30 pm (MST)Open to Transgender/Gender Nonconforming individuals ages 18+.
“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!
“Encircle provides a safe & comfortable environment to meet friends and be comfortable with myself.”
— Encircle young adult, age 18
