Magic City Acceptance Center

The Magic City Acceptance Center (MCAC) provides a safe, supportive and affirming space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 13-24, adults, and children in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

MCAC initiatives for LGBTQ youth, ages 13-24 include:
Drop-In Hours
Movie Nights
Monthly Art Workshops
Unicorn Pizza Club- a monthly discussion forum focusing on various and diverse aspects of LGBTQ sexual health and well-being.
Access and linkage to Community and National Resources
Free HIV/STI Testing and Education
Free Counseling with Licensed Professional Counselors
Steel City Spectrum- an advocacy group for trans and non binary individuals
QTPOC Talk-Queer and Trans People of Color Talk
Self-Care Workshops
Yoga
BAGSLY (Birmingham Area Gender and Sexuality League of Youth)
BAGSLY YouTube Channel
Tutoring
Racial/Social Justice Workshops
Know Your Rights Workshops
Special Events: Valentine's/Halloween/Holiday Parties, Pride Events
Magic City Queer Camp
Queer Prom and Queer Homecoming
Coming soon: Home Host program for homeless LGBTQ youth ages 19+

LGBTQ Children's Program:
Space to Be Me- This is a professionally facilitated group for parents of trans youth under the age of 14. Children will also have space to meet, connect and participate in activities with other trans youth.

LGBTQ Adult Programs:
Speak OUT: LGBTQ support group ages 25+, professionally facilitated
Birmingham ALIES (Aging LGBTQ Issues, Education and Support)- a social group for LGBTQ individuals ages 50+
Steel City Spectrum- Professionally facilitated support group for trans, non-binary and genderqueer adults ages 25+
LGBTQ Book Club
Monthly BAO Bingo
Legal Name Change Clinic
Wills Clinic

For more information, message us or contact Amanda Keller at (205) 877-8677 or Amanda@mcac-bao.org


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