OGDEN, Utah — There's something new to see along Washington Boulevard in Ogden's historic downtown — a colorful space that's now home to Encircle's fifth LGBTQ+ youth center, giving local teens a place to connect and belong.

Encircle, a LGBTQ+ youth and family center, first opened in Provo in 2017. Encircle already has facilities in Provo, Salt Lake City, St. George, and Heber City. The Ogden location is the first from-the-ground-up build. With the support of donors and builders, a bare hillside has been turned into a welcoming place to belong.

The center provides therapy, support groups, and events like art and music nights. The center includes a music room, art room, therapy room, a "friendship circle room" for facilitated conversations, a kitchen, dining area, and an outdoor patio.

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