Utah Gay Men In Their 20s Social Group

Are you disappointed by the lack of community for gay men in Utah, outside of the gay bar/nightlife scene? Do you wish there was a way you could make friends and do fun activities with other like-minded guys in the area? Then the Utah Gay Men in Their 20s Social Group is for you!

Join us and come discover an awesome group of guys! We host a wide variety of meetup events—everything from game nights, dinners, and book clubs to hiking, roller and ice skating, sports, and everything in between. We are constantly trying new events, so join up and check out what's on the schedule!

The ultimate goal of our group is to create a fun, welcoming, and relaxed environment for guys in their twenties to connect. We achieve this through awesome people, great meetups, and plenty of good times! Hope to see you at an upcoming event!

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU APPLY TO JOIN US
ELIGIBILITY: This group is STRICTLY OPEN TO GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN IN THEIR 20s ONLY. 18 and 19 year old guys are welcome, too.
Most of our events will be located in Salt Lake County.

WE ARE NOT A DATING SITE! If you are primarily looking for romance or hookups, a better option would be any of the dating apps or services available online. That said, if you happen to organically meet someone you like here, that's great! But organic friendship and social connection are our sole focus.

WE WANT TO SEE YOUR FACE AND KNOW YOUR NAME! When filling out a membership request, please be sure to include a clear photo OF YOU and a real name that we can call you by. We require this as a security measure so we can easily recognize each other at meetups.

PLAN TO BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER! Meetups are simple: show up and have a great time! To help us keep a thriving group, please check out our Meetup page regularly, attend events when you can, and feel free to suggest new activities you’d like to see on the schedule. Inactive members will periodically be removed to keep our roster current.

By joining and participating in this group, you agree to the following rules, both online and in person at events:

1. Be Kind & Respectful: Do not threaten, harass, or intimidate anyone. Conflicts and disagreements between members may arise, but please maintain your humanity. Do not make personal attacks on anyone, and respect other people’s privacy.
2. No NSFW Content: This isn’t Grindr. That includes asking people to hook up. Please refrain from DMing people from this group on this platform with the intent of asking to hook up.
3. Friendship First, Not Dating: To add on to Rule #2, this isn’t a dating app. If you meet someone you like, great! However, it is not the focus of the group. If your behavior makes other group members uncomfortable, group facilitators may take action.
4. No Politics or Religion: This is not a political discussion space. Please do not discuss politics or religious beliefs here.
5. RSVP Etiquette: Please RSVP appropriately to events. We encourage you to bring friends and spread the word about our group; however, each person attending an event needs his own RSVP. If you plan to invite a friend, please have him join the group the proper way and RSVP for himself.
6. No Drama: Please use common sense. Facilitators do not want to deal with unnecessary drama. We are here to have fun!
This server is a space for casual friendship and community. We are not qualified mental health professionals, and this group is not a substitute for professional support, crisis counseling, or therapy. While we care about each other's well-being, our members and moderators cannot provide crisis intervention or heavy emotional counseling. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, struggling with mental health, or experiencing a crisis, please reach out to dedicated, trained professionals who can help:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US & Canada): Call or text 988 (Available 24/7, free, and confidential)

• 988 LGBTQ+ Specialized Support: Call or text 988 and press 3 (or text PRIDE to 988) to connect directly with a counselor trained in LGBTQ+ support (US, 24/7, free)

• The Trevor Project (For members up to age 24): Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 for 24/7 LGBTQ+ youth crisis support

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor 24/7

• LGBT National Support Lifeline (All Ages): Call 888-843-4564 for specialized peer-support tailored to LGBTQ+ adults

*Rules are subject to change at any time with or without notice.*

This group is not for men 30+ at this time. Here are some resources you can check out that are welcome to 30+: Utah Gay Social+, Stonewall Sports SLC, Utah Gay Men Groups & Recurring Events

Thanks for joining! If you have any questions, ideas, or suggestions, feel free to reach out to the organizers. See you soon!