The Broadway Youth Center is a program of Howard Brown and our community partners, offering comprehensive services to all youth, ages 24 and under. The Broadway Youth Center is located at 3179 N. Broadway, near the intersection of Broadway and Belmont, and is open Monday-Thursday from 1-8:00 pm, Friday from 1-9:00 pm, and Saturday from 1-4:00pm. (See below for specific program times.) Hours are subject to change. All services are first-come, first served.
For more information, please call (773) 935-3151 x 0. Drop In Services:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 1-4:00 PM Stop by to hang out with your friends, listen to music, use our computers, make some phone calls, pick up some safer sex supplies, shower, participate in a workshop, or get something to eat…
We offer a safe space for young people experiencing homelessness, ages 24 and under: - Resource Advocacy: Resource Advocates provide youth-centered and non-judging support to young people, 24 and under. We work alongside and advocate on behalf of youth participants experiencing homelessness or housing instability. We offer resources and options for young people seeking support with emergency housing, systems navigation, employment, vocational/educational, mental health, physical health, identification replacement, and basic needs. For more information, stop by during Drop In or contact Lara at 773-299-7613 or larab@howardbrown.org
- Transgender Resource Advocacy: Resource Advocates provide youth-centered and non-judging support to young transgender and gender non-conforming people, 24 and under. We work alongside and advocate on behalf of trans youth participants experiencing homelessness or housing instability. We offer resources and options for young people seeking support with emergency housing, systems navigation, employment, vocational/educational, mental health, physical health, identification replacement, and basic needs. For more information, stop by during Drop In or contact Gabriel at 773-299-7609 or Gabriele@howardbrown.org
- Clothing Vouchers: We offer clothing assistance to youth participants from our Brown Elephant on Halsted. Join us on Tuesdays or Thursdays @ 5 PM. Limited slots are available and must be scheduled in advance with a resource advocate.
- Household Set-Up: We offer assistance with furniture and household set-up to youth participants from our Brown Elephant on Halsted. Please contact Resource Advocate for an individual appointment.
- Laundry: We offer free laundry services to youth participants, Thursdays @ 1:30 PM
Ongoing Workshops: - RAWR: Mondays and Thursdays, 2:30-4 pm. Join us any time! This informal space provides opportunities for sharing and developing your poetry and writing skills. 4th Thursday of the month, RAWR Open Mic.
Parenting Skill Share, First Thursday of the month, 4-5:30 PM. Join us for a monthly skill share for parenting or pregnant young people. And bring your children, too! For more information, contact Jeanine at jeaninev@howardbrown.org. - Work It!, Tuesdays, 2-4 PM. Weekly group open to job seekers, 24 and under. Contact Louisa at 773-299-7605 or email louisam@howardbrown.org.
- Peer Advocate Project, Drop-in project for and by LGBTQA young people of color that incorporates facilitation and workshop skill building through harm reduction, anti-violence, and anti-oppression frameworks. For more information, contact Dane at 773-299-7626 or email daned@howardbrown.org.
Health Services STD/HIV Testing
Monday-Thursday, 1-8:00 pm
Friday, 1-8:00 pm Clients must register for service 30 minutes prior to close. Free anonymous rapid HIV testing (results in twenty minutes) and confidential STD screenings for chlamydia and gonorrhea are available daily. Syphilis screenings are available on days when medical services are available. Youth who are symptomatic of an STD can also receive treatment for themselves and their partner(s) on days when medical services are available. No appointments are necessary. Medical
Monday, 1-5 pm
Wednesday, 1-5 pm
Friday 1-5pm
Friday 6-8pm Clients must register to be seen 30 minutes prior to close. See a health care provider for common conditions experienced by adolescents, including sexually transmitted diseases. Pap smears are available 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 6-8 pm for youth without insurance. Referrals are also available to a primary care provider for your ongoing health needs. Medical services are free-of-charge and you do not need insurance. If you feel you are experiencing a life threatening health emergency, please call 911 or go directly to your nearest Emergency Room. Counseling
Call (773) 299-7605 for an appointment or drop-in Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday from 1-3:00 pm. Individual counseling is available on a drop-in basis or by appointment to assist youth with coming out, gender identity concerns, dating violence, substance use, HIV-status, etc.. Counseling at the BYC is free of charge. PATH Program for HIV+ Youth The PATH Youth Network is a comprehensive program for youth living with HIV/AIDS, providing free medical care, case management, counseling, support groups, and peer education. Youth or providers interested in learning more can contact 773-388-8930. Social and Support Groups 360•
1st and 3rd Mondays from 6-8:00 pm 360• is a group dedicated to the prevention, health and well-being of young women between the ages of 18-24. Eban
2nd and 4th Mondays from 6-8:00 pm Eban is a social support group for African American gay, bisexual and same-gender-loving young men between the ages of 16-24. HELLO
Tuesdays, 6-8:00 pm A group for homeless/runaway youth who are interested in creating social change and increased access to resources for people experiencing homelessness. TYRA (Transgender Youth Resource & Advocacy)
Wednesdays, 6-8:00 pm A group for transgender and gender-questioning youth to hang out, gain support from peers, and to get information about issues related to health and legal rights. POSITIVE
Alternating Thursdays, 6-8:00 pm A social & support group for HIV+ youth, ages 16-24. New participants must contact Jessica Dubuar at (773) 388-8930 prior to attending. FAB: Fridays at Broadway
Fridays, 6-9:00 pm A safe space for LGBTQ youth to meet other people and participate in educational workshops, get anonymous HIV testing and confidential STD screening, and receive medical care. Safer sex supplies and dinner are also available. Transgender Women Informing Sista Trans-women on AIDS (TWISTA) TWISTA is a group designed to celebrate the strength and resiliency of transgender women of color (ages 16-24) and help them deal with struggles like harassment, relationships, and health. TWISTA groups are three-weeks long and meet twice a week. There is also an optional research component of TWISTA. Call 773-299-7619 to get more information and to enroll in an up-coming group OR check out the TRANSISTA SALON every second Friday of the month from 2-4pm. The TRANSISTA SALON is a sickening self-care day for trans girls to come get hair, nail and make-up services & learn about TWISTA. Youth Development Programs LGBTQ Mentor Program
The Mentor Program promotes healthy relationships between youth and adult members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and/or queer community. The program pairs young people (14-24) with adults (25+) who share similar interests to engage in meaningful one-on-one experiences. For more information, call (773) 299-7622 or email mentor@howardbrown.org. General Education Development (GED) Program
Broadway Youth Center’s General Educational Development (GED) program is a partnership between Howard Brown Health Center and Prologue, Inc. The goal of the program is to provide LGBTQA young people (17-24) with a safe and supportive environment where they can work toward their high school equivalency degree at their own pace with individualized support. For more information, call (773) 299-7601. Career Services
Career Services provide youth support in seeking, gaining and maintaining employment through individual support and workshops. Services are offered through a partnership between Howard Brown Health Center and Inspiration Corp. For more information, call (773) 299-7624. Youth Research
A variety of research opportunities are available for youth ages 16-24. Our research projects focus on the health and resiliency of LGBTQ youth; come share your experiences and opinions! Opportunities include small group based interventions, one-time research visits, and studies that involve multiple research visits. For more information, call (773) 299-7602 or check out our current projects by clicking here.
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