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BYC works to improve the quality of life experienced by youth (12-24) who are LGBTQ, underserved, and/or experiencing homelessness through the provision of youth-centered integrated healthcare and social services. BYC sees anyone, regardless of ability to pay.
To reach BYC, please call 773.388.1600 ext 9
BYC provides basic needs assistance, resource advocacy, mental wellness supports, and education/vocational services. We consider ourselves a one-stop shop and try to meet as many needs as possible for the people that we serve.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are providing services using social distancing, over the phone, and online.
Hours & Locations
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BYC offers services from three locations:
Broadway Youth Center
4009 N. Broadway
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Broadway Youth Center at The Lot
4455 N. Broadway
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
9 – 11 a.m. – Drop-in/Continental Breakfast
Noon – 1 p.m. – Lunch
Triple S – Southside Safe Space
2747 W. 79th.
Tuesday and Thursday
Noon – 7 p.m.
In-person Services
Broadway Youth Center
4009 N. Broadway
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Please call 773.299.7600 for more information.
Broadway Youth Center is expanding hours and services at 4009 N. Broadway! We provide the following services to youth ages 12 – 24:
- Sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening – Walk-in only
- Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs – Walk-in only
- One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance
- GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance
- Mental wellness support
Clinical Hours:
Mondays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesdays – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesdays – Closed
Thursdays – Sexual health services until 1 p.m. Provider available from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Fridays – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Note: The latest available appointment is until 5:20 p.m.
Broadway Youth Center at The Lot
Broadway Youth Center at The Lot
4455 N. Broadway
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
9 – 11 a.m. – Drop-in/Continental Breakfast
Noon – 1 p.m. – Lunch
We’ve expanded our drop-in services to a new location! Youth ages 12 – 24 can access services and resources such as:
- Drop-in services: hot meals, hygiene kits, snack packs, showers and laundry – Available 9 – 11:30 a.m.
- Healing specialists, mental health advocates, and nursing
- Resource advocacy, housing assistance, bus cards, and other programing services
- Groceries and other household supplies
- Clothing, masks, and hand sanitizers
The V.O.I.C.E.S. Project: Triple S – Southside Safe Space
2747 W. 79th.
Tuesday and Thursday
Noon – 7 p.m.
A safe space for transgender and gender nonconforming people ages 12-29 to meet, eat, dance, discuss, and build community.
- Hot meal pick-ups
- Gift cards for groceries
- Basic hygiene kits
- Masks and hand sanitizer
- Resource advocacy
Email VOICES@howardbrown.org for more information.
The V.O.I.C.E.S. Project: TYRA (Trans Youth Resource Advocacy)
TYRA is a weekly group for trans and gender nonconforming people ages 12 to 29 held every Monday at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 4455 N. Broadway
Join us for some quality conversation, meet other people, and have a good time!
Hosted by LeToya & Chris of the V.O.I.C.E.S. Project. Reach out to VOICES@howardbrown.org for more information.