This group is a safe space to foster a sense of community, provide validation, and collectively facilitate emotional resilience and empowerment. Every Wednesday 5:30 -7 pm (Hybrid) **$10 per group** For more information contact: beck.miller@lgbtqcenteroc.org
A processing group for Transgender non conforming, and intersex adults. In this safe space we focus on mental health, sex, education, and our experiences in today's world. Must register to attend.
A COALITION OF LGBTQIA+ STUDENTS & ALLIES who are interested in community-building, developing leadership skills, and gaining experience in restorative practices, mental health, and substance prevention advocacy. When: Every Thursday from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm This group is in person on the 1st Thursday of each month. *Please send email to facilitator if you wish to attend this group* Contact: julius.landin@lgbtqcenteroc.org
Q Chat Space provides live, chat-based, professionally facilitated, online support and discussion groups for LGBTQQ+ teens 13-19. Q Chat Space was developed by CenterLink in partnership with Planned Parenthood Federation of America and PFLAG National and in collaboration with CenterLink member centers. It is a resource for all LGBTQQ+ centers and other organizations serving LGBTQQ+ youth to better serve youth who cannot access services in person
Gender Flood is a social drop-in group for transgender, genderqueer, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and gender-questioning young adults ages 18-26. This is a wonderful group to meet other transgender and gender non-conforming peers from throughout Orange County. Get involved, meet others, and participate in engaging weekly discussions, activities, and community events. Important Note: This is a closed space facilitated by and for transgender and gender non-conforming young adults. We kindly ask to respect the space for trans people only.
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
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.
Do you identify as a queer man? Join Queer Men's Group to be a part of a community of queer men that discuss issues, share experiences, and cultivate relationships within their community. This group focuses on creating a safe and inclusive space for queer men to work together to reduce the stigma of mental health, healthy relationships, and to increase awareness of issues that directly impact the queer men's community. Queer Men's Group meets twice a month on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 4-5:30pm, in-person. We want to create lasting relationships and bonds with other queer men, all while improving social skills. For more information contact the facilitator miguel.zamudio@lgbtqcenteroc.org [...]
This group is a safe space to foster a sense of community, provide validation, and collectively facilitate emotional resilience and empowerment. Every Wednesday 5:30 -7 pm (Hybrid) **$10 per group** For more information contact: beck.miller@lgbtqcenteroc.org
A processing group for Transgender non conforming, and intersex adults. In this safe space we focus on mental health, sex, education, and our experiences in today's world. Must register to attend.