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We envision a world where LGBTQ+ youth know they are loved, love themselves, and have hope for a bright future.
About Encircle
To help make this vision a reality, Encircle offers life-affirming therapy, programs, friendship circles, drop-in hours, and a library of educational resources for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, as well as their families and loved ones. About Us
Just Drop-In
Encircle’s homes are environments where all orientations, genders, identities, and experiences are honored. During drop-in hours, anyone ages 12–25 is welcome to stop by and enjoy community activities and spaces thoughtfully crafted by home program staff.
Drop-In Hours
Monday-Friday | 3:00pm-8:00pm
Provo, UT | 91 W 200 S
Salt Lake City, UT | 331 S 600 E
St. George, UT | 190 S 100 E
Heber City, UT | 81 E Center St. (Spring 2023)
Our Homes
Our Programs
Encircle provides life-affirming weekly programs for everyone. Express yourself through art, writing, music, and more. Have fun, make friends, and snag a cookie or two!
Our Programs
Youth & Young Adults Parents & Allies Everyone Writing Workshop | Tue, 7:00pm Lunch with Lisa | Tue, 12:00pm Rainbow Brunch | 1st Sat Art Night | Wed, 7:00pm CONNECT | Tue, 7:00pm Speaker Series | Monthly Service Night | Quarterly Music Night | Thu, 7:00pm Rainbow Mutual | Monthly
Friendship Circles
Friendship Circles give LGBTQ+ people a space to share stories and connect with peers.
Transgender and nonbinary individuals are welcome to join friendship circles with which they identify.
For Youth
LGBTQ+ Youth | Wed, 5:30pm
For Young Adults (18-25)
LGBTQ+ Y.A. | Thu, 5:30pm
For Adults
Lesbian Adults | Mon, 5:30pm
Gay Male Adults | Mon, 5:30pm
Nonbinary Adults | Tue, 5:30pm
Bi/Pan Adults | Tue, 5:30pm
QBIPOC Adults | Fri, 5:30pm
Trans Adults | Fri, 5:30pm
Find a Group
Many of our programs and friendship
Circles are now available online.
Transgender and nonbinary individuals are welcome to join friendship circles with which they identify.
Online Services
For Youth (12-17)
For Adults
For Young Adults (18-25)
Online Portal
LGBTQ+ Youth | Tue, 4:00pm H.S GSA Night | Wed, 6:00pm LGBTQ+ Y.A. | Mon, 6:00pm QBIPOC Adults | Tue, 5:00pm Ace/Aro Adults | Thu, 6:00pm Trans Adults | Fri, 5:00pm LGBTQ+ Adults | Wed, 5:00pm CONNECT | Thu, 6:00pm
Explore our expansive library of resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families and allies, including educational pamphlets, research, and books written by and for LGBTQ+ people.
Encircle Library
Visit Library
Encircle Therapy
Encircle Therapy provides affirming, accessible, world-class mental health care for LGBTQ+ people and their family members. Now conducted both in-person and online.
Encircle Therapy assistance program
Encircle Therapy provides low-cost and no-cost therapy for those with financial need, and is covered by many insurance providers. A therapist will provide more details during your initial consultation.
Therapy Portal
Community Circle
A courageous group of monthly givers on a mission to ensure all LGBTQ+ youth know they are loved, love themselves, and have hope for a bright future.
100% of your monthly donation goes directly to the Encircle home of your choice. Just $35 provides one youth monthly access to mental health services.
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