List of LGBTQ community centers in the United States


LGBTQ community centers are safe meeting places for all people. Prior to the gay liberation movement, there were no LGBTQ community centers in the United States. They became popular in the 1980s following activism to combat HIV/AIDS in the LGBTQ community. By 2009, there were at least 150 throughout the country.

Arkansas

California

Connecticut

Florida

Georgia

Illinois

Indiana

  • Indianapolis — IYG

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Missouri

  • Springfield- The GLO Center

Nevada

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

  • Raleigh - LGBT Center of Raleigh

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

  • Harrisonburg - Friendly City Safe Space
  • Staunton - Shenandoah LGBTQ Center

Washington State

Wisconsin