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Learn more about the home
In case you
missed it
We opened the doors to our (fourth!) Encircle home on June 10, 2023.
Relive the magic of this special day—we captured every moment that made it unforgettable—from powerful speeches to the epic moment when we unveiled The Collin Russell Home sign. Plus, face painting, endless celebration, and rainbows flowed through the air!
Encircle Heber Grand Opening
Our Calendar
Drop in hours
Mon-Fri from 3-8 pm
LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, ages 12-25, are welcome to drop in, hang out and enjoy our safe space!
Tour Encircle Heber
Take a guided tour of Encircle's welcoming space. All are welcome!
First time? No worries.
First-time nerves are normal. We give countless tours daily, and almost everyone is nervous when they walk in. We can’t wait to meet you!
Who can come? Anyone.
You can bring anyone you’d like with you on your tour. We encourage you to do so! Friends, grandmas, coworkers, and students are all welcome!
Is it safe? Absolutely.
After scheduling, the team at the house will be notified and will be expecting you. We’ll show you around the house and explain everything we do.
The Grand Opening
Take a look.
We’re grateful to bring essential mental health services to the LGBTQ+ community in Heber City.
Help us spread the love.
The Collin Russell Home
Watch the Westwood family share their heartfelt journey and the profound significance of dedicating our new Encircle Heber home to the memory of Collin Russell.
"I feel like the future is so bright for LGBTQ+ youth, and Encircle is such an amazing organization to help them on their path, their journey, to becoming who they're meant to be."
Emma Westwood, Collin’s sister
Together, we are creating a haven for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, empowering them to thrive and find the love and support they deserve.
Watch this inspiring video and learn about the life-changing services we provide at Encircle.
Whatever it is, how you tell your story can make all the difference.
Learn more about the history and meaning behind Encircle Heber and who greatly impacted bringing this location to fruition.
We are proud to bring essential mental health services to LGBTQ+ communities in Utah.
We can’t wait to see the direct impact we can have through our programs, services, events, and therapy in Heber City.
With 23% of Summit County and 29.5% of Wasatch County under the age of 18 (July 2022, U.S. Census), Encircle will provide a critical resource for youth, their families, and the community.
Statistics from The Trevor Project (2022) showcase that half (50%) of LGBTQ+ youth in Utah seriously considered suicide in the past year. This location will provide a sanctuary and valuable resources for one of the state’s most at-risk populations.
What the community is saying.
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Encircle saved my life very literally. It was crucial in my coming out journey and will always have an incredibly special place in my heart
Encircle Attendee
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So exciting!!! Congrats & thank you for continuing to create spaces for inclusion & connection. I admire this organization so much.
Encircle Supporter
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Thank you for what you’re doing for kids who are at now where I was when I lived there.
Encircle Supporter
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