Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC)

LGBTQ+ Services in Portland, Oregon. Drop-in resource center for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults ages 13 to 23 in the Portland metro. Provides safe-space drop-in hours, peer support, mental-health and case-management referrals, support groups (transgender / non-binary, queer youth of color, queer Latinx, queer elders-in-training), arts and culture programs, and a youth advisory council. A program of New Avenues for Youth.

Phone: (503) 872-9664

Address: 1220 SW Columbia St, Portland, Oregon, 97201

Website: https://smyrc.org/

Good to know: Located downtown near Portland State University. Drop-in hours and program calendar published at smyrc.org. Serves youth from across the Portland metro and statewide.

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Frequently asked questions about Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC)

How do I contact Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC)?

You can call Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC) at (503) 872-9664 or visit 1220 SW Columbia St in Portland, Oregon. Their website is https://smyrc.org/.

What services does Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC) offer?

Drop-in resource center for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults ages 13 to 23 in the Portland metro. Provides safe-space drop-in hours, peer support, mental-health and case-management referrals, support groups (transgender / non-binary, queer youth of color, queer Latinx, queer elders-in-training), arts and culture programs, and a youth advisory council. A program of New Avenues for Youth.

Are services at Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC) free or low-cost?

Many community lgbtq+ services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC) at (503) 872-9664 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC) offer services in other languages?

Call Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC) at (503) 872-9664 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.