Diversity Center of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City: LGBTQ+ Health Care and Community Services
The Diversity Center of Oklahoma operates as a nonprofit community health and social services organization serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer residents of Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. Located on the Near Northside, it combines primary care services, behavioral health support, and community programs under one roof, functioning both as a medical provider and a social safety net for a population that has historically faced barriers to affirming care.
What the Diversity Center actually is
The Diversity Center is not a hospital or emergency facility. It is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) that offers preventive medicine, primary care, mental health services, and harm reduction programs. The organization also operates a food pantry, housing assistance navigation, and youth programs. This dual mission—health care plus community support—positions it as the only affirming medical provider in Oklahoma City with embedded social services for LGBTQ+ patients. Most OKC primary care offices and urgent care centers do not advertise trauma-informed care for gender identity and sexual orientation or on-site housing navigation.
Services and pricing
Primary care appointments include annual physicals, preventive screenings, and management of chronic conditions. The center charges on a sliding-fee scale based on household income; uninsured patients with annual household income under 100% of the federal poverty line ($14,580 for an individual in 2024) pay nothing, while those at 200% pay reduced rates. Insured patients pay standard copays. Specific copay amounts vary by insurance plan; call 405-410-4800 to verify current fees or your plan's coverage.
Behavioral health services include therapy and psychiatric care. Telehealth appointments are available, which removes transportation barriers in a city where public transit is limited. HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) support are offered in-house. Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder is provided, a critical service in Oklahoma where overdose deaths have increased; most standard urgent care and primary care offices in OKC do not offer MAT on-site.
The food pantry is open to the public regardless of health center enrollment. Youth programs include LGBTQ+-focused social events and mental health peer support groups, offered free to participants under 25.
How it compares to other Oklahoma City medical options
Oklahoma City has several federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and community health centers, including Mercy Health and CommunityCare clinics, which serve low-income and uninsured populations. However, none explicitly specialize in LGBTQ+ health equity or employ staff trained specifically in gender-affirming care. OU Health and Integris are the major health systems in the metro area; both offer primary care and mental health services but do not market trauma-informed LGBTQ+ care as a focus area.
Choose the Diversity Center if you are seeking a provider with cultural competency in gender identity and sexual orientation, need integrated behavioral health and primary care, or rely on income-based sliding scales. Choose a larger system like OU Health if you need specialists or hospital-level care; the Diversity Center can refer you but does not operate inpatient beds. Choose a standard urgent care if your need is acute and non-complex (strep throat, minor injury). The Diversity Center is suited to preventive care, sexual health, and ongoing relationship-based primary care for LGBTQ+ patients.
Who it suits and who it does not
The Diversity Center is designed for LGBTQ+ adults and youth seeking affirming primary and mental health care. It works well for patients on Medicaid, Medicare, or uninsured (given the sliding scale), and for those with limited English proficiency (interpretation services are available). It is not an emergency department; patients with acute chest pain, severe trauma, or other life-threatening conditions should call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
It is not a general pediatric practice. While the center runs youth programs and some behavioral health services for people under 25, primary medical care for children under 13 is not a core service. If you have a transgender or nonbinary child under 13 needing primary care, you will need to arrange care elsewhere and may request referrals from the Diversity Center.
What the first visit involves
New patients should call 405-410-4800 or visit in person at 2 W Memorial Road to schedule. First appointments are generally scheduled within two to three weeks. Bring photo ID, insurance card (if you have one), and a list of current medications or medical history. The intake process includes health history, a conversation about pronouns and name use, and assessment of social determinants (housing stability, food security, transportation).
The first appointment with a provider takes longer than a follow-up and may focus on preventive care, sexual health screening, and identifying any urgent needs. If you need a referral to a specialist or hospital care, your provider will coordinate it.
Hours, parking, and logistics
The Diversity Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some evening hours for behavioral health; confirm current hours by phone, as they can change seasonally. The facility is located at 2 W Memorial Road, which is accessible by car and near public transit on the 14 and 15 bus lines. Parking is available on-site at no charge. The building is wheelchair accessible.
Telehealth appointments are available for established patients, reducing the need for in-person visits for routine care or therapy refills.
The Diversity Center is the only health care provider in Oklahoma City that integrates LGBTQ+-affirming primary care, behavioral health, and community support services under one roof, making it an essential resource for a population that continues to experience discrimination in mainstream medical settings.
