VIVID- Validating and Including Voices in Diversity (ages 14-24)

The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana

VIVID: The LGBTQ Center OC's Youth and Young Adult Program is hosting a series of youth leadership and community engagement opportunities for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 14-24 living in Orange County. We are currently recruiting on an ongoing basis, inviting youth and students to participate in weekly leadership meetings, support planning various components of activities and events that they would like to see, and make their visions into reality! Meetings are every Tuesday afternoon at the LGBTQ Center OC Time: 5:30-7:00 pm, with in-person meetings and the opportunity to participate virtually. Address: 1605 N. Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, 92701 Parking is available inside our lot or on the street. No prior experience is necessary! Volunteer and community services hours are available to participating youth leaders for their time and involvement. Feel free to share this opportunity with others: bit.ly/vivid-youth   Questions? Please contact: Jocelyn Gomez. jocelyn.gomez@lgbtqcenteroc.org

Event Series Color Me Equal

Color Me Equal

The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana

Are you looking to expand your leadership skills and knowledge on LGBTQIA+ social justice? Want to meet other peers who are interested in developing positive change and representation on their school campus? Join us for the "Color Me Equal" leadership series, a FREE workshop series designed to empower and inspire. Workshops will take place every Tuesday in August from 5:30-7:00 pm at the LGBTQ Center OC! Tuesday, August 6: Exploring our Identities Tuesday, August 13: LGBTQIA+ Student Rights and GSA 101 Tuesday, August 20: LGBTQIA+ History & Intersectionality Tuesday, August 27: Community Engagement & Care Please share the word with your friends and connections: Questions? Please contact: Cezar Hernandez and Jocelyn Gomez, Youth Program Coordinators cezar.hernandez@lgbtqcenteroc.org jocelyn.gomez@lgbtqcenteroc.org

Event Series OUTlet

OUTlet (ages 18-26)

Virtual +1 more

OUTlet is intended to create a safe space for youth to talk about mental health issues, create healthy relationships with others, and learn tools to understand, manage, and decrease symptoms of mental health. This group will teach youth how to build insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and learn how to communicate their needs and wants in a healthy assertive manner. Lastly, with an emphasis on maladaptive coping skills including self-medicating with substances, isolating, or engaging in risky behaviors, youth will learn to develop coping skills needed to manage symptoms on a long-term basis. OUtlet meets virtually and in person  every Tuesday at 5:30 to 7:00 pm.