OUR FIGHT IS LOVE!

Strengthening, Celebrating, Supporting and Connecting since 2005.

Serving LGBTQ+ individuals and families throughout the Hudson Valley from our historic Uptown Kingston building with community-driven programs and resources.

Programs offered on-site, at other locations and virtually.

  • Our Programs

    The Community Center offers a variety of programs, and does so in a variety of formats — in person, hybrid and virtual.

    Many are offered at the Community Center. Others are offered at locations throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley. In addition to our programs, we host a variety of special events and gatherings.

  • Well-Being Services

    The Community Center's Well-Being Services are dedicated to providing comprehensive, holistic wellness programming that affirms and uplifts all members of the LGBTQ+ community

  • Individual and Family Counseling

    Our counselors offer LGBTQ+-affirming counseling for individuals and family members ages 13 and up. We meet and support you wherever you are along your healing journey.

  • Acupuncture Clinic Tuesdays

    12:30 PM  2:30 PM

    The Community Acupuncture Clinic is provided by Dr. Lyndsay von Miller, DCAM, LAc. (Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Board Certified Herbalist).

  • STD, HIV and HEPATITIS-C Testing

    Through a partnership with Cornerstone Family Healthcare, individuals can access free STD, HIV and Hepatitis-C testing at the Community Center. Testing is offered on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 2:00 to 6:00pm.

  • Gen Q Youth Drop-In

    Join us for GenQ, a drop-in program for youth ages 13 to 18 who identify as LGBTQ+ or are exploring their gender identity and/or sexual orientation.

    Facilitated by Jester Garcia.

  • Queer Kinship

    A supportive community for parents, caregivers, and grandparents of LGBTQ+ children, plus activities for LGBTQ+ youth and siblings.

    Join monthly gatherings featuring confidential support groups, one-on-one guidance, community resources, and supervised youth activities.

    Every family deserves understanding, acceptance, and the tools to thrive together.

  • Trans-Formations

    Trans-Formations is our support and discussion group for individuals 18+ considering or at any stage in their gender transition.

    We meet on Mondays from 6 - 7:30 pm in person at the Community Center or over Zoom.

    For questions and to receive the Zoom link, email phoenix@lgbtqcenter.org.

  • The Rainbow Lounge

    A relaxed meetup for LGBTQ+ adults 50+ to connect with community peers. In partnership with SAGE, this "hip adulting group" explores topics like aging with grace, mentorship, relationships, and the unique joys and challenges of growing older as LGBTQ+ individuals. Come share your wisdom and experience!

  • Mankind - the Men's Group

    A supportive discussion group for men 18+ to explore masculinity, relationships, spirituality, and personal growth in a thoughtful, uplifting environment. Non-binary and trans men welcome. Share insights on topics ranging from identity and relationships to self-care and life experiences with like-minded peers.

Eight Week Mental Health Support Group

Wednesdays, Sept 16-Nov 4

6-7:30 PM

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Upcoming Events

Shape Our Future+ NEW: Free Legal Clinic

Help shape our Strategic Plan — share your voice in our Community Survey.

Also new: a free Legal Clinic at the Community Center, first Tuesday of every month, 5–7 PM. Consult an attorney at no cost on name and gender marker changes, employment and housing discrimination, family law, and more. Your issue doesn't need to be LGBTQ+-related to get support, and limited virtual assessments are available on request.

Pride Guide is Here- Plus New Merch!

Our 48-page Pride Guide is out now — read it online, download a copy, or grab one free at the Community Center (300 Wall Street)

Inside: the full events calendar, free resources, how-to-Pride tips, a local business directory, and everything the Center has to offer. Full color, completely free.

While you're at it, shop our new Our Fight Is Love collection — tees, hats, and totes made right here in the Hudson Valley, with every purchase funding our mission.

Get Involved!

We couldn’t do this work without you. Explore the ways to get involved below and find your fit!

Making Pride Possible All Year Long: Become a Sustaining Friend of the Community Center!

Sustaining Friends, our monthly donors, are the foundation of community support that allows us to do all that we do as a source of strength, support and celebration.

Becoming a Sustaining Friend is easy. One short registration is all it takes to be part of this special group.

Notes from the Community Center Team