LGBTQ Center on 4th Calendar
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Due to current health concerns all groups are meeting remotely, for connect to a group please visit –HERE– for login information
RSVP Required for most courses. Courses with fewer than 4 attendees registered 24-hours in advance of class start will be canceled and fees refunded.
Materials fees may apply.
ESL Class (ages 18+)
Join us for our weekly ESL class, completely free via ZOOM. We will go over beginner's vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation.
Polyamory Group (ages 21+)
VirtualThis group is a brave space for individuals who are in non-monogamous/polyamorous partnerships for adults ages 21+ All genders are welcome! **$10 Every Saturday 12 – 1:30 pm via Zoom, **$10 per group** If you would like to attend or have any questions, please contact ruth.allen@lgbtqcenteroc.org
Genderflood (Ages 18-26)
The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United StatesGender Flood is a social drop-in group for transgender, genderqueer, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and gender-questioning young adults ages 18-26. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment in which one's gender may be freely expressed and respected. 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 adults (or any identities that fall under the umbrella.) We kindly ask to respect the space for *trans people only."
BreakOUT (ages 12-17)
Youth Process Group is an age-specific online processing group from ages 12 to 17. We meet every Monday night from 5:30-7:00 PM. BreakOUT is a supportive space for participants to navigate the everyday stressors in their lives. Group leaders facilitate discussions about various topics and activities such as identity, school/ home life, and more. BreakOUTs mission is to involve and engage with young LGBTQIA+ community members, allowing them to explore new strategies to cope as well as connect with their queer identity in a safe space with their peers. It is facilitated by MFT Trainees Brittany Hardin Please contact Brittany Hardin for more information: brittany.hardin@lgbtqcenteroc.org
Prism (ages 18-26)
The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United StatesPrism welcomes all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and/or allied young adults ages 18-26. The objective of this group is to provide young adults with a safe and welcoming space, where they can meet friends and participate in engaging weekly discussions, activities, and community events. We meet in-person at the LGBTQ Center OC.
Trans*forum (ages 18+)
Processing therapy group for transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, genderfluid, intersex, and androgynous individuals. This group provides individuals with a safe space to voice and process feelings, issues, and thoughts unique to their experiences. Please email facilitators if you would like to attend this Zoom meeting.
VIVID- Validating and Including Voices in Diversity (ages 14-24)
The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United StatesVIVID: A youth leadership group that focuses on community engagement, empowerment, and advocacy. We invite LGBTQIA+ youth, students, and allies ages 14-24 who are passionate about creating positive change within their schools and communities. VIVID provides a supportive space for members to develop leadership skills, collaborate on community-focused projects, and advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and representation. Through VIVID, participants engage in various activities, including organizing and hosting community events and group activities. The group focuses on mentorship, peer support, and education, offering its members the opportunity to build confidence and leadership. Meets in-person on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00 pm at the LGBTQ Center OC. Zoom option is available for youth who want to participate virtually. Feel free to share this opportunity with others: bit.ly/vivid-youth Questions? Please contact: Justin Bartolome justin.bartolome@lgbtqcenteroc.org
OUTlet (ages 18-26)
Virtual +1 moreOUTlet 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.
Women’s Therapy Group (ages 18+)
The Women’s Process Group is an intimate and safe space for adult women-identified individuals. Group members come together to explore issues surrounding themselves, current events, and gain community and support from each other.
Gay Male’s Processing Group (Ages 18+)
The goals of this group are: to create a safe, comfortable place to express feelings, exploration of self through group process and reflection, enhancing sense of self through awareness and acceptance, and to support and be supported. Ages 18 and over.