WELCOME TO THE
Belong. Nourish. Connect.
We're Open!
Wednesdays are your time at the Belfast Teen Center.
We’re open every Wednesday from 2–6pm, and all teens are welcome—no sign-up, no pressure, just show up as you are. Come hang out, grab a warm meal, connect with each other as well as caring adults, and enjoy a space where you can relax, be yourself, and just be. Whether you stay for five minutes or the whole afternoon, there’s a place for you here.
Come be part of something special—we’re excited to have you with us.
Our Space
158 High St. Belfast, Maine
The Belfast Teen Center is hosted inside Torchlight Media in a cozy 300-square-foot room. Though compact, the space is warm and welcoming, designed as a comfortable hangout where teens can relax, connect, and feel at home. With its central location and thoughtful setup, it offers a safe and supportive environment that truly belongs to the youth of Belfast.
Our Mission
The Belfast Teen Center is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive hangout space where teens can relax, recharge, and connect. We provide consistent support, warm meals, and accessible resources alongside caring adults, creating a simple hub where youth feel comfortable and free to be themselves.
But Still I Am One
Our Fiscal Sponsor -
While we are in our beginning stage, BTC is fiscally sponsored by But Still I Am One (BSIAO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering young adults aged 16–21 experiencing homelessness in Waldo County. This partnership ensures strong financial oversight and alignment with a shared vision of addressing basic needs, reducing instability, and providing safe havens for youth.
Our Team
Thank you to all our incredible supporters, founders, and the amazing teens who bring our teen center to life. Your dedication and passion make a difference in our community. We couldn't do it without you!
Community Support
There's nothing quite like a community uniting support a worthy cause. A heartfelt thank you to all the local businesses that came out support our holiday party, sponsored nights and everything in between!
The First Baptist Church
A huge thank you to Janet Proulx and the First Baptist Church for pouring so much time, energy, and love into BTC. Your generosity has enabled us to provide essential (and delicious) meals to the youth we serve!
Torchlight Media
We are so grateful to Torchlight Studios and Chris Battaglia for opening their doors and hosting BTC in its very first year. Your passion, creativity, and ongoing support make it possible for us to give teens a space that feels safe, welcoming, and truly their own.
Volunteers!
Thank you to everyone who has shown us support in our opening months! It truly takes a village, and we are grateful for each and every one of you. Your encouragement made this journey even more special, and we look forward to continuing this adventure together!
Our Board of Directors
Solomon Heifets
Nadejda Stancioff
Chris Battaglia
Melissa Torres
Story Carlson
Ash Richards
Anna Walker
Founding Director
Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition
Our Fiscal Sponsor -
While we are in our beginning stage, BTC is fiscally sponsored by the Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering and supporting youth and families in Waldo County experiencing housing insecurity – providing housing, financial assistance, and life skills resources so they can move to stable, permanent homes. This partnership ensures strong financial oversight and alignment with a shared vision of addressing basic needs, reducing instability, and providing safe havens for our community. https://midcoast-maine-homeless-coalition.org/
Latest News
WE’RE TAKING A LITTLE BREAK! 💛
The Belfast Teen Center will be closed for the next two weeks while we take some time to regroup, recharge, and get ready for an AWESOME school-year season!
We’ve got lots brewing for the fall — more time together, more good food, more connection, and more opportunities to make the Teen Center a place that truly belongs to our teens.
Enjoy these last beautiful weeks of summer, and we’ll see you in September! 🎒✨
🍕 Be sure to check our website for the fall schedule, upcoming events, and our new menu calendar! We want you to know what’s happening — and, perhaps most importantly, what’s for dinner. 😋
Stay tuned for all the good things ahead.
Belong. Nourish. Connect.
Interested in supporting the BTC?
This fall, we’re excited to be opening the Belfast Teen Center a second day each week, which means more time for connection, more opportunities for belonging—and more warm meals around the table!
To make it possible, we’re looking for community meal sponsors. Are you interested in helping feed the youth in your community?
Sponsorship at any level is welcome: sponsor one meal a year, one each semester, once a month, or even every week. You can sponsor through a monetary donation or by providing a warm meal for our teens. Every meal is more than just food—it’s a chance for a young person to feel welcomed, cared for, and part of a community.
Help us set the table!
