WELCOME TO OUR CENTER,
northern Nevada’s LGBTQIA Community Center.
Our mission is to maintain a safe, empowering, and supportive center for the LGBTQ+ community and allies that addresses advocacy, education, and services. We seek to build, connect, and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community through community building, arts and culture programming, and inclusive activities.
Our programs
We Produce and Present
At Our Center, we strive to produce and present programming for our entire LGBTQIA+ community and constituencies, which means supporting, creating, and funding programs like these: GSA Consortium, TransYouth Support Group, Transparenting Group, Women Who Brunch, and Senior Coffee Time.
Testimonials
Our Volunteers and Visitors are the heart of our organization
Become a Volunteer
At Our Center, people are welcome to attend programs that speak to them. You can get involved through volunteering, participate in existing groups, or create your own group with the support of Our Center to serve our communities. Whether you spend a little time here, or it is your home away from home, our doors are open to all.
About Us
Our Center provides northern Nevada’s LGBTQIA+ community with access to advocacy, support, educational programs, services and resources.
Stop in and say “Hi” to one of our friendly volunteers at the reception desk. Ask for a tour or make time to create in the Art Room, grab a book in the Library, surf the web or play a game in the Great Room. Check out the Social Calendar for the monthly schedule of events for Our Center.
LGBTQ community members, allies and those confronted with sexual orientation and gender identity issues are welcome with open arms and minds.
OUR Center is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit that relies solely on the support of private donations and the generosity of individuals, businesses and foundations.
It started as a dream in 2009, when the need for a safe, empowering and supportive LGBTQIA+-specific community center was identified, and an action plan to create one was formed by a small group of individuals in northern Nevada. Since then, countless volunteer hours and monetary donations have been donated by a multitude of extraordinarily generous individuals and businesses, bringing this dream to fruition in April 2016.
Reserve a Space
Looking for a safe, welcoming space in the community to host an event? Our Center has a variety of rooms that are available to reserve and use! To reserve a space at Our Center please fill out the Room Reservation and Application Agreement at least one week in advance of the requested date. Reservation requests are taken on a first come first served basis, where Our Center events will fill the calendar first, followed by LGBTQIA+ events and events without any LGBTQIA+ components will be scheduled third. Please see the Reservation and Application Agreement for the complete application process and to sign up to use any of our spaces!
Upcoming events
Week of Events
Gentle Yoga for LGBTQIA+ Seniors and Allies
Gentle Yoga for LGBTQIA+ Seniors and Allies
Bring a blanket or a towel. Mats, straps and blocks provided. Katie Louvat teaches a gentle yoga session! A free gentle yoga class designed for older adults. Each practice will […]
ACCESS Nevada Hosts: Sign up for SNAP, Medicaid and TANF
ACCESS Nevada Hosts: Sign up for SNAP, Medicaid and TANF
Drop in and consult and sign up for SNAP, Medicaid and TANF! Every Monday from 2-5:00PM
EmbrACE: A Safe Ace Place
EmbrACE: A Safe Ace Place
EmbrACE: A Safe Ace Place will meet every month at Our Center from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.
Resource Connections
Resource Connections
Our Center Program Coordinator and Social Work Intern Jammie Verdin will be available for drop-in sessions for anyone looking to make an appointment or ask about community resources. During this […]
Queer Student Union
Queer Student Union
This one is for our students! Our Center's new Queer Student Union will meet weekly for all high-school aged LGBTQIA+ students interested in building community, learning about queer issues, and […]
Queer Songwriting
Queer Songwriting
Call or text 775-453-4331 to reserve your spot! In this group, queer folx aged 13 and up are invited to collaborate to write song lyrics, sing melodies, play instruments, create […]
Senior Coffee Time
Senior Coffee Time
Meet other LGBTQIA2+ seniors in the area for a good ol' cup of Jo. Coffee provided. Donuts also (sometimes) provided. Feel free to bring any other 2pm treats!
Jr High Trans Support Group
Jr High Trans Support Group
Join our Jr High Trans Support Group! This group is open to junior high youth ages 11-14. This group meets every Tuesday from 4-5PM at the Center!
Gay Crochet and Knitting
High School Trans Support Group
High School Trans Support Group
Open to all trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming youth ages 15-18 every Thursday from 4-5PM. Open discussion, drop-in based, and supervised!
Transparenting
Transparenting
Held on the 1st Monday and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. This is an open forum style support group made available to parents and caregivers […]
Resource Connections
Resource Connections
Our Center Program Coordinator and Social Work Intern Jammie Verdin will be available for drop-in sessions for anyone looking to make an appointment or ask about community resources. During this […]
Rural Counties Trans Support Group
Rural Counties Trans Support Group
For our communities members in Northern Nevada's rural counties, Our Center hosts a weekly Trans P2P Support Group. This group is free and is open to all adults via Zoom […]
QPOC P2P Support
Women Encouraging Women AlAnon
Queer Movie Night
Queer Movie Night
Join us at Queer Movie Night on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month! Watch queer movies from a combination of genres and discuss with others during these fun […]
Beyond Labels Art Group
Beyond Labels Art Group
The Beyond Labels Art Group meets Sundays from 10:30-11:45AM. The group's main focus points will be: self-reflection, intersectionality of identities, exploring values, and expression/communication. It will be an open studio […]
Dungeons and Dragons (21+)
Dungeons and Dragons (21+)
Join Dungeon Master (DM), Donnelle in a series of curated adventures. Join at any time - no experience needed! Please email or call Our Center with any inquiries.
Get Involved
Trusted Community Resources
St. Vincent’s Dining Room – 775-329-5363
325 Valley Road Reno NV 89512
Free Daily Lunch at 11:30am.St. Vincent’s Food Pantry – (775) 786-5266
500 E. Fourth Street Reno, Nevada 89512
Northern Nevada Food Bank – 775-331-3663
Third Thursday of every month: 9:30am-11:00am.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Food Stamps)
4055 South Virginia St. Reno, NV 89502 – 775-684-7200
630 Greenbrae Dr., Sparks, NV 89431 – 775-824-7450
Renown Urgent Care Facilities and Primary Care Services (all locations) – 775-982-5000
St Mary’s Hospital and Urgent Care – 775-770-3000
Planned Parenthood of Northern Nevada – 775-688-5555
455 W 5th St. Reno NV
Low cost reproductive health care.Community Health Alliance – 775-329-6300
1055 South Wells Avenue Reno NV 89502
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services – 775-688-2001
480 Galletti Way, Sparks NV
Northern Nevada HOPES Clinic – 775-786-4673
580 W 5th St. Reno NV
Behavioral health and substance use counseling.Eddy House – 775-384-1129
888 Willow St, Reno NV
Counseling services for teens ages 18-24.Reno Housing Authority – 775-331-5138
1525 E. 9th St. Reno NV 89512
Low income housing for individuals and families.Restart/Project Restart – 775-324-5166 or 775-324-2622
355 Record St. Reno NV
Housing for chronically houseless persons with a mental illness.Volunteers of America – 775-329-4141
335 Record St. Reno NV 89512
Staffed 24 hours. No identification needed.A Safe Embrace – 775-322-3466
24hr crisis hotline for domestic/sexual violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.Domestic Violence Resource Center – 775-329-4150
1735 Vassar St. Reno NV
24hr hotline for victims of domestic abuseTHRIVE – 775-682-8609
Support for domestic violence victims, skills training, counseling.Our Gallery
The purpose of Our Center is for the support, education and advocacy of the LGBTQA+ community in Northern Nevada, including its members, allies, and those confronted with sexual orientation and gender identity issues. In addition, we seek to promote awareness and acceptance, provide a safe and accepting environment for members of the community and their allies, and advocate for equality of all individuals.