Uplift Outreach Center

Uplift Outreach Center is Spartanburg, SC's dedicated resource for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults seeking support, community, and culturally competent services. As the only youth center in Upstate South Carolina with the exclusive purpose of serving the LGBTQ+ community, Uplift provides essential programming through youth support groups that meet regularly in-person on Tuesdays and Saturdays for ages 10-23. The organization delivers comprehensive support services designed to address critical needs within the community, including suicide prevention initiatives and self-advocacy development. Uplift partners with local schools, health organizations, and mental health programs throughout the Spartanburg area to provide education and resources that increase community understanding and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals. The center creates a welcoming environment where youth can access support without judgment, fostering healthy development and community connection. By combining safe space programming with strategic partnerships and educational outreach, Uplift Outreach Center works to change critical statistics affecting LGBTQ+ youth while promoting tolerance and acceptance across Spartanburg and surrounding communities. The organization welcomes community members, organizations, and allies to participate in its mission of supporting vulnerable youth populations who often have limited voices in traditional systems.