About Vista Youth Center - 509-396-5198

Empowering Tri-Cities Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, Questioning and Allied Youth

Because LGBT students are three times as likely as non-LGBT students to say they do not feel safe at school, and 90% of LGBT students have been harassed or assaulted during the past year*, we believe the need for the center is paramount to the Tri-Cities youths safety and health.

We work with LGBTIQQA individuals 14-21 years old and offer unique combinations of direct service, social service, referrals. Our programs are youth-driven and based on the model of peer support and leadership.

*From Teasing to Torment: New National Report on School Bullying 10/11/2005

New Documentary:
Breaking the Silence from Ittai Orr on Vimeo.

Board Members:
Wesley Luckey - Group Health - Board Treasurer
Maegan Mecham - Masters Student - Board Secretary
Jody Lediard - Priest St Paul
Christy Rasmussen - Principal New Horizons HS
Jim Carter - Owner Fat Boys Fleet Service - Board President
Erinn Gailey - Program Director DV Services - Board VP
Heather Hill RN, BSN, PHN IV
Mark Nathan Lee - PPGWNI
Deidre Holmberg - Delta HS Principal