
Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC)
Culturally specific support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth

Here at SMYRC, we provide a safe, harassment-free space for queer and trans youth ages 13-23, where you can create art, play music, and join in on our open mic nights, drag shows, and support groups. You can access services like counseling, school support, and much more. Whatever you are looking for, we are here to honor, empower, and support you.
Additional Services We Provide
We also offer mental-health services. A Cascadia Behavioral Health LGBTQ Mental Health Specialist is available for appointments for SMYRC participants outside of the SMYRC space.
To register for counseling, please fill out a form at https://cascadiabhc.org/cair_form/ and request “Adrien Wolmark (they/them)” in the “other” section. Select “Garlington Health Center” as the “preferred location.”
Food Pantry
Hygiene Supplies
Clothing Closet
Gender-Affirming Clothing
Virtual/In Person Check-Ins
Virtual/In Person Groups
Mental Health Support
Referral to Other Resources and Support
LGBTQIA2S+ Services Calendar
Calendar of Events
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Dinner at SMYRC – Quiet Night
Dinner at SMYRC – Quiet Night
Dinner and Drop In Services that includes the following: food pantryworkshops/peer support groupsin person advocacyclothing closetgender affirming garmentsresource referrals(Open to anyone LGBTQIA2S+ 13-23)
Dinner at SMYRC (Quiet Night)
Dinner at SMYRC (Quiet Night)
Dinner and Drop In Services that includes the following: food pantryworkshops/peer support groupsin person advocacyclothing closetgender affirming garmentsresource referrals(Open to anyone LGBTQIA2S+ 13-23)
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Dinner at SMYRC (Quiet Night)
Dinner at SMYRC (Quiet Night)
Dinner and Drop In Services that includes the following: food pantryworkshops/peer support groupsin person advocacyclothing closetgender affirming garmentsresource referrals(Open to anyone LGBTQIA2S+ 13-23)
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Dinner at SMYRC (Loud Night)
Dinner at SMYRC (Loud Night)
Dinner and Drop In Services that includes the following: food pantryworkshops/peer support groupsin person advocacyclothing closetgender affirming garmentsresource referrals(Open to anyone LGBTQIA2S+ 13-23)
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Dinner at SMYRC (Loud Night)
Dinner at SMYRC (Loud Night)
Dinner and Drop In Services that includes the following: food pantryworkshops/peer support groupsin person advocacyclothing closetgender affirming garmentsresource referrals(Open to anyone LGBTQIA2S+ 13-23)
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Picnic in the Park (Off-Site)
Picnic in the Park (Off-Site)
Watch out, SMYRC is coming out of the basement! Swing by Sellwood Riverfront Park to hang in the grass, & dip your toes in the river if you feel like […]
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SMYRC East
17199 SE Division Street Portland, OR
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SMYRC Downtown
1220 SW Columbia Street
Portland, OR
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Find Us
SMYRC Downtown:
1220 SW Columbia Street – By Appointment Only
*Located on the lower level of the building. Please use the side door next to the parking lot and press the buzzer to enter.
SMYRC East:
17199 SE Division Street – By Appointment Only
*We’re the first red house on the right on 171st that appears to be a barn, just past the apartments. Google Maps may take you to the apartments – just look for SMYRC East right next door.
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Want to learn more about SMYRC?
Contact us at smyrcinfo@newavenues.org or 503-872-9664! Also check out our Instagram @smyrcpdx.