Utah Pride Center Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Utah

Programs and education - in addition to being a space for lgbt Community members and friends to connect and congregate, the Utah Pride Center has an expansive set Of outreach and education programs. The Center provides educational opportunities, resources, and focused Community programs for members Of the lgbtq+ Community. These programs and education services serves to educate through formal training, films, discussion, social gatherings, and community-wide events. Over the years, the Pride enter has become an important resource for the Utah Community as they work to understand and support lgbt youth, seniors, and families. The Center offers meeting spaces to Community organizations, a full calendar Of programs and services that celebrate, educate, and support lgbt people living throughout the salt lake metro area and greater Utah. There are over 20 groups and organizations that meet at the Center. It also includes extensive efforts to educate those who work to support out Of home youth. The Center and our volunteers are responsible for Utah's second largest festival (the utahpride festival) which attracts over 50,000 participants. Much Of our outreach and education work is supported by volunteers committed to human rights and better understanding within the lgbt Community and beyond.

Health and wellness - the mental health unit encourages and promotes the physical, emotional, and mental health & wellness Of the lgbtq+ Community through programs which support and nurture the mind, body, and soul. The mental health staff and interns have a wide array Of professional resources at their disposal to address concerns that adults and youth may have as they enter the "coming out" process and as they live as openly lgbtq+ identified people in Utah.