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.

Wednesday Jan 15 2025

Resource Fair

On Wednesday, January 15th, we will be hosting a Resource Fair in the gymnasium from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Highlights include registration for the Chicago CityKey Card, as well as testing, vaccines, and benefits navigation services.

Friday Jan 17 2025

Art Gallery Opening: Rooted in Resilience: Celebrating Black Creativity and Community

Join us for the opening of Rooted in Resilience: Celebrating Black Creativity and Community, photographer Tony Smith's exhibition at Center on Cottage Grove

Saturday Mar 8 2025

Trans Youth & Family Action Summit

We're coming together March 8 from 9am-2pm to offer a safe and welcoming space for trans youth and their families to engage in workshops, discussions, and skill-building sessions. Registration opens in January.

Saturday Mar 29 2025

2025 Human First Gala

Each year Center on Halsted’s signature Human First Gala brings together LGBTQ+ community members and allies for an evening of celebration to recognize the contributions of individuals, businesses and other organizations to the LGBTQ+ in Chicago. 

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.

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