Community Programs
LGBTQ+ Peer-to-Peer Connection – Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm
Connect, chat and find peer support! LGBTQ+ Peer-to-Peer Connection is a social and peer-to-peer support group for LGBTQ+ residents 18+. The group is held at the Center on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00pm.
LGBTQ+ Up All Night – Fridays from 10:00pm to 2:00am
Coffee, board games, karaoke, crochet, foosball – Oh My! LGBTQ+ Up All Night is the Center’s weekly late night community connection for LGBTQ+ folks and allies 18+. It’s a safe place to connect, drink coffee, play games or engage in group activities like karaoke, dancing and more. LGBTQ+ Up All Night is held at the Center on Fridays from 10:00pm-2:00am.
LGBTQ+ Youth Program – Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
The LGBTQ+ Center of Darke County is pleased to partner with NCCJ of Greater Dayton to provide community-building, leadership, life skills and prevention programming for middle school and high school aged LGBTQ+ youth and allies at the Center each Wednesday from 5:00-6:30pm at the Center. Each group includes facilitated peer-to-peer community building and support, as well as periodic whole person health and wellness education, substance use prevention, and opportunities to engage in peer-led community service and advocacy projects. There are also opportunities for career and college exploration. To join the group, youth and their parents/guardians can register here (select LGBTQ+ Community Center of Darke County)
Those who are joining for the first time can check in with Justin or Mikayla, the group facilitators, when they first arrive. Doors open at 5:00pm and rides for pick up should be there by 6:30pm. If a student or youth joins the first time without having registered first, we’ll ask them to get registered before coming back the next time. Learn more about youth and family programs and resources here.
Center-Hosted Groups
The Center also hosts independently led LGBTQ+ affirming and inclusive groups. To get more information about these groups and activities, please contact the host/coordinator directly. If you would like to host your group at our Center, please contact us here or fill out the Group Hosting form to get started!
- Friends of Bob & Dorothy – AA Meeting for LGBTQ+ and Allies: Meets Mondays at 7:00pm at the Center
- LGBTQ+ Families Group – Peer-to-Peer activity group for LGBTQ+ parents/guardians with youth and LGBTQ+ youth with their parents/guardians: Meets monthly on the 1st Saturdays at 1:00pm at the Center. See flyer for additional details and information.
- Drum Circle – Meets monthly on the 4th Sundays from 2:00-3:30pm at the Center. Drums are provided or guests are welcome to bring their own. Suggested donation is $11.00, but not required. For more information, please contact Angel Roan.
- Sound Bath – Facilitated Sound Bath at the Center on the 2nd Sundays from 2:00-3:00pm in February, April, June, August, October, December. RSVP to Majestic Soundz, LLC
Center Drop-In – Saturdays from 11:00am-1:00pm
The Center is open for Drop-In on Saturdays from 11:00am-1:00pm. Stop on in just to chat, find resources, or make yourself comfortable with a book or craft project. Feeling like a game? The Center also has volleyball nets and outdoor activities you’re free to use! Learn more about the Center’s Drop-In Hours here.
Calendar of Events
Check out the Center’s Calendar of events on our homepage to find out what’s going on at the Center, as well as where the Center’s headed on our outreach adventures. Click here.
Community Resource Directory
The LGBTQ+ Community Center’s Community Resource Directory provides links to LGBTQ+ groups, Pride Events, health and wellness services, LGBTQ+ Friendly businesses and other opportunities for LGBTQ+ residents in and around Darke County. Click here to view.