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SMYRC (Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center)

Trans-affirmingLast updated Jun 2026

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SMYRC, a program of New Avenues for Youth, has provided a safe, harassment-free space for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-24 since 1998, offering drop-in social support, counseling, support groups, case management, food, clothing, hygiene and safer-sex supplies, and gender-affirming garments. 503-872-9664.

Communities centered

LGBTQ+Youth

Services offered

Mental healthPeer supportCase managementFood & mealsGender-affirming careCrisis support

Who it's for

Youth under 18

Location

SMYRC (Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center)

1220 SW Columbia St, Portland, OR 97201

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