We Are Your Center
Supporting LGBTQ+ Health, Wellness, and Cultural Enrichment since 1973
Measurable Change, Lasting Difference
Our Impact
We invite you to continue this journey with us, exploring the tangible impact the Center has had on the LGBTQIA+ community and beyond.
- 19,361
Individuals Served Annually
- 1,453
Free HIV Tests Given Yearly
- 79,586
Attendees at Center on Halsted Events Yearly
- 3,300
Participants Trained in LGBTQ+ Competency
Supporting Lives, Enriching Community
Our Programs & Services
Center on Halsted provides a vast array of programs and services designed to advance Chicago's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) and allied community.
Behavioral Health
Mental health support with therapy, gender-affirming care letters, trauma services, and assistance for violence survivors.
HIV/STI Resources
Free HIV and STI testing with prevention services, care coordination, PrEP assistance, and confidential HUB support.
Youth Programming
LGBTQ+ affirming youth groups, youth development programs, arts programming, family programming, and young adult resources.
Pride in Aging
Inclusive senior programs offering social activities, housing assistance, employment services, technology help, meal program, and community resources.
Education & Employment
Silver Fork culinary training program, employment programs in the Cyber Center, and LGBTQ+ competency trainings.
Resources
Center on Halsted connects community members with vital LGBTQ+ resources and services throughout Chicago and the Midwest.
Get Involved
Join the Midwest's largest LGBTQ+ community center, where thousands find connection and purpose every year. Make your impact through volunteering, giving, or hosting events in our inclusive spaces.
Celebrating Diversity, Fostering Belonging
Community & Culture
Center on Halsted's Community and Cultural team creates and hosts a wide array of engaging programs, ranging from open gym volleyball in our gymnasium to dance recitals in our theatre to art receptions of local LGBTQ+ artists on our second and third floors.
Arts & Theater
Center on Halsted is home to two art galleries which showcase different LGBTQ artists from the community. You can view the galleries on the second and third floors during normal business hours or join us for our opening night reception where you can mix and mingle with other community members and meet the featured artists.
Recreation & Wellness
Center on Halsted has a full-size gymnasium on the third floor which hosts a number of athletic events and programs like open gym volleyball and pickleball. More than 500 people come to Center on Halsted every week to enjoy the athletic facilities and team sports.
Social Events
We offer regular events and programs designed for specific communities within the LGBTQ family to help foster identity and fellowship including programs for Bisexual and Transgender individuals, for Women, and for Children and Families.
Plan Your Community Event
Space Rental
With a multitude of rooms and venues, the possibilities for you are endless: host a movie screening in our 161-person theatre, a job fair in our gymnasium, a condo association meeting in one of our conference rooms, a seminar and networking event in our multi-purpose hall, or a bat mitzvah in our reception hall. You can even have a wedding under the stars on our rooftop terrace – with the Chicago skyline as your backdrop!
Join Us
Featured Events
Discover vibrant LGBTQ+ events that celebrate our diverse community, from cultural gatherings to wellness programs, online and in Chicago.
Tuesday Jun 3 2025
Self Defense Course
Join us for a FREE self defense class taught by coaches from Viking Muay Thai.
Monday Jun 16 2025
Trans Ice Cream Social
Join us for our annual celebration of trans identity and community, with sprinkles on top!
Monday Jun 23 2025
Amplify Queer Joy: Your Stories of Queer Joy Brought to Life Onstage
Join the Chicago Playback Theatre Ensemble for an evening of storytelling and improvisational theatre that centers and celebrates your true stories of queer joy—shared by the audience, brought to life on stage. Because in times like these, joy is resistance.
Our Community of Supporters
Donors & Partners
Our valued supporters - from corporate partners to individual donors - strengthen our foundation, enabling us to build inclusive spaces and transformative programs for the LGBTQ+ community.
Stay Informed
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