Support and healing at The Center—plus, Center the Culture’s AAPI Food Festival and more!

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This month, The Center honors Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, reaffirming our commitment to the health and resilience of New York City's LGBTQ+ community. We celebrate the culture and contributions of our AAPI community while recognizing the importance of mental health—especially for those navigating intersecting identities. Through counseling, peer support, and wellness programs, The Center provides safe, inclusive spaces where people can heal and thrive. With accessible, culturally responsive care, we meet the unique needs of our diverse community. This month, we celebrate heritage, uplift mental health, and build resilience—one conversation, one session, one community at a time.
 

Mental Health Clinic 

The Center’s physical and mental health services represent a holistic approach to wellness for the LGBTQ+ community. Our multidisciplinary team is comprised of licensed social workers and mental health counselors, Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC), a registered nurse, and a psychiatrist. The Center also provides affirming support for families navigating a child’s coming out process and developing identity.

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Youth Trauma Informed Yoga
Weekly on Tuesdays, May 13-27, 2025
Ages: 13-22

Youth LGBTQIA+ survivors of trauma and folks with PTSD are invited to take part at their own pace, connect, and find safety and comfort in their bodies. In partnership with Vibrant Health, Center Youth will host 4 yoga workshops for young adults ages 13-22 conducted by Exhale to Inhale. 

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Featured Center Support Group: Good Grief
Biweekly on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.

This open discussion group is for LGBTQIA+ community members who are grieving, mourning, and navigating loss and life transitions. Members are welcome to speak about any stages of loss and transition they are experiencing in a supportive and non-judgmental environment while connecting with others, sharing memories and experiences, and discussing coping strategies.

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Center the Culture: AAPI Food Festival
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 5-9 p.m.

Join us in celebrating the AAPI LGBTQ+ community at the Center the Culture AAPI Food Festival. This delicious event uplifts AAPI LGBTQ+ community members and their cultures, contributions, and cuisine. Experience a curated lineup of vendors offering authentic flavors, enjoy a dynamic soundtrack spun by DJ Michele Yue, and immerse yourself in the warm energy of the evening hosted by Ma’amShe.

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Spotlight: Joey Uy Named One of City & State NY’s Asian Trailblazers

Join us in celebrating Joey Uy, our Government and External Affairs Project Coordinator, who was featured in City & State New York’s Asian Trailblazers list! Honored for their work uplifting LGBTQ+ and AAPI communities, Joey has led events like AAPI Food Festival, Serve the Vote Ball, and LGBTQ+ Community Iftar. Congrats, Joey, on this incredible recognition!

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APIDA Queer Support Group
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
*Every second and last Thursday of the month

This social support group is a space for APIDA LGBTQIA+ community members, including East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islanders to share their diverse LGBTQIA+ experiences and lives while building visibility among the community. 

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SALGA NYC Monthly Peer Support Group
Saturday, May 10, 4-6 p.m.
*Every second Saturday of the month

This peer support group is a confidential, safe space for self-empowerment of individuals and community building for those who identify as South Asian and LGBTQ+. 

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More AAPI LGBTQ+ Resources

The Asian American Psychological Association's AAPI LGBTQ+ resource guide includes national and regional resources available to support the AAPI LGBTQ+ community.

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Welcoming Our New Medical Health Director: Dr. Lisa Donohue

We're thrilled to officially welcome Dr. Lisa Donohue (she/her) as The Center’s new Medical Health Director! A Long Island native with training from Stony Brook University and Mount Sinai, she brings a deep passion for psychiatry and a strong commitment to community-centered care. Lisa now leads our Behavioral Health team, and we’re excited for the experience, warmth, and dedication she brings to this role. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

Center Stage 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025, 6-11 p.m.
Joe's Pub at the Public Theater
425 Lafayette St

Join us for Center Stage, Where Stars Align for the LGBTQ+ Community, a show-stopping evening of music, community, and celebration all in support of the life-saving programs The Center provides every day. Presented by Lea DeLaria, Tom Kirdahy, and The Center.
 

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2025 Youth Scholarships
Application Deadline: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Ages: 22 and younger

The Center’s 2025 open youth scholarships are here! Youth of color and trans, gender nonconforming, nonbinary, two-spirit, intersex applicants, and youth with multiple marginalized identities are highly encouraged to apply. If you are not currently connected to Center Youth, you may join to become eligible for Center Youth scholarships.

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Center Series: Case Management and Support Services
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
Spanish language event: Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6-8 p.m.

Join us for a presentation of the Center’s Case Management services! We will explore pathways to economic stability, transgender advocacy and support, housing assistance, and access to public benefits, highlighting how these services work together to create greater access, security, and empowerment for those we serve.

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Now Available: The Center's Lobby Operating Space

Our lobby operating space is now available! You may have noticed that our former café space is now vacant. With the new vacancy, The Center is excited to explore new possible uses of this space. This could be a new vending opportunity or other service to support our diverse community while contributing to a welcoming lobby environment. Have an idea for what should come next? Review our RFP!

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