Welcome to the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center. We foster a supportive environment for all students, faculty, and staff focusing on the experiences and identities withing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQIA+) community. The LGBTQIA+ Resource Center offers events, programs and services focused on supporting and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, and the role of allies. Our goal is to educate the BMCC community on inclusion, allyship, and intersectionality.
All students are welcome to participate regardless of orientation, sex, gender or expression.
Programs and Events
LGBTQIA+ Resource Center offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year to educate, support, and enhance the BMCC community. All members of the BMCC community are welcomed to participate. Take a look at our calendar to see upcoming events.
LGBTQIA+ Resource Center Programs and Events Calendar
Many of our programs are Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) approved, please inquire with the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center staff for more details.
Pride Month
The LGBTQIA+ Resource Center is an active participant of the BMCC Pride Month. We collaborate with the The Pride Month Committee to plan a fun and diverse calendar of events just for you! All Pride Month related activities are posted on our BMCC Pride Month Calendar of Events.
Pride Month Events are approved for CCT credit.
Pride Mentoring Network
The BMCC Pride Mentoring Network pairs students with a faculty or staff member at BMCC to who will help students navigate college and provide them with support throughout their time at BMCC. Learn more about the Pride Mentoring Network.
SafeZone Training
The LGBTQIA+ Resource Center oversees BMCC’s SafeZone Training, which explores how to be better allies and create a safe and inclusive space for the Queer Community at BMCC and beyond. The training explores LGBTQIA+ identities, sex, gender, sexuality, expression and intersectionality while also examining prejudice, societal expectations, and privilege.
To learn more about Safezone, join a training session, or request a training, check out the Safezone website or contact safezone@bmcc.cuny.edu
SafeZone is approved for CCT credit.
Counseling Center: LGBTQ+ Therapy Group
Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. via Zoom
Take part in a safe and confidential therapy group for BMCC LGBTQ+ identified students where the goal is to connect and support each other. The group is led by Nestor Borrero-Bracero, Ph.D. and Amy Ojerholm, Ph.D. from the BMCC Counseling Center. To join please visit the Counseling Center Therapy Group website for more information or email counselingcenter@bmcc.cuny.edu.
To Learn More about LGBTQIA+ programs, visit our Programs and Events page.
CUNY LGBTQIA+ Hub
The CUNY LGBTQIA+ Hub, is a resource overseen by the CUNY LGBTQI+ Council, a CUNY-wide committee of faculty and staff dedicated to supporting the intersectional LGBTQI+ communities across the university system. It is a great resource for students to connect across CUNY, get access to updated policies, resources, programs, and leadership opportunities across CUNY and NYC.
Free Menstrual Products and Contraception
Stop by S-340 in the Main Building to pick up free pads, tampons, internal and external condoms, lube, and dental dams.
