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Our Programs

The Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center programs and services strive to support and connect across all corners of our diverse LGBTQ+ community. Our goal is to provide offerings which support, empower, and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community members and educate allies on uplifting our community.

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Center Programs

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Well-Being Institute

The LGBTQ+ Well-Being Institute at The Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive, holistic wellness programming that affirms and uplifts all members of the LGBTQ+ community. The Institute’s work includes no-cost, culturally-responsive, short-term individual and group counseling along with a wide range of educational and wellness services to support individuals in living healthy and fulfilling lives.

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Our Space

Our space is available to rent for both short term and special events. We have a large event space and smaller conferences room available. For rental information, please contact us at 

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Our Accountability Journey

In early 2020, the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center (the Center) received a very public call-out from community members, including a list of demands for action, in reaction to past harms experienced by some in the community. We’ve listened to our community are are taking action.

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Cultural Responsiveness Training

The Center provides training on LGBTQ+ Culturally Responsive Care for educators, health and human service providers, schools, and government workers. This work is funded in part by the New York State Department of Health and the Dyson Foundation, and is available to your organization at no cost.

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Latest News

February 23′ Leadership Transition

February 1, 2023

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center (the Center), I am announcing that Executive Director Peter Criswell will leave his leadership role at the Center, effective March 17, 2023.

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New Year New Programs

January 15, 2023

To kick off the New Year, the Center announced six new programs!

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“Without the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center I’d be adrift and alone in the world, and I’m grateful it’s here.”

M.M.

“An incredible organization with the resources and know how to support everyone in the LGBTQ Community and their allies.”

T.E.

“Great safe place for LGBTIQ people to get support and resources.”

A.B.