Tulsa gay community
2SLGBTQ+ Youth
First thing: You are loved and valid as you are.
If you are in immediate need or have suicidal thoughts The Trevor Project has a hotline, support chatroom, and confidential texting with a counselor available.
Build your society of support.
Finding support from others is important for anyone, but especially for 2SLGBTQ+ youth. You are not alone! Our partners have groups to combine 2SLGBTQ+ youth with each other for support, provide resources for health and well-being, and provide defended spaces for young people to be themselves.
Youth Services of Tulsa also has a drop-in center and shelter for youth needing a safe place to stay.
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The shelter is unseal to all youth, ages 12 to 18, who don’t have a secure place to go. The shelter provides warm beds, hot meals, showers, tidy clothes, counseling and a caring staff who provide support and resources to help youth return safely home or to another safe living situation. Reveal 24 hours a diurnal, 7 days a week.
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Tulsa, Oklahoma Gay City Guide
While many think of Oklahoma as being a fairly conservative state, Tulsa is somewhat of an exception to this rule. Tulsa is a fairly liberal, diverse, and welcoming metropolis, and as the second-largest city in the declare, it offers plenty to see, do, and delight in for residents and visitors alike.
A Look at Tulsa’s History
Tulsa was initially settled by the Lochapoka band of the Creek Native American tribe between and For many years, Tulsa was a primary part of the Native American territory created as part of the relocation of many of the Native American peoples obeying the Indian Removal Proceed of Its strong Native American presence continues in many respects to this day. The city itself began to grow further when trading posts and railroads were eventually established in the area in the s, followed by the oil boom in the early 20th century. Oklahoma was officially declared a state in and Tulsa continued to increase, eventually becoming known as the oil capital of the world. Today, it remains a city with plenty of industry, arts and culture, and
Tulsa's LGTBQ-Friendly Itinerary
Things to Do
Back to Top of ListDennis R. Neill Equality Center
Established in , the Equality Center serves the Dyke, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) and allied community and is one of the largest centers of its kind in the region. The center is owned and operated by Oklahomans for Equality and includes an event center, a full-service lending library, a wellness center, and more.
Be sure to keep up to date with events and programs offered by Oklahomans for Equality at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center by visiting their website.
Gathering Place
Once named the Best City Park in the United States by USA Today, the Gathering Place is a must-stop visit with something for everyone. Designed as a vibrant and inclusive space, Gathering Place blends nature with an urban setting. Since opening in and named USA Todays Leading New Attraction, Gathering Place has provided Tulsans and visitors alike with space to play, chill and gather along the river.
Take the family to explore the incredible playgroun