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1605 N Spurgeon St
Santa Ana, CA 92701 United States Get Directions
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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.

Event Series Study with Pride (ages 13-18)

Study with Pride (ages 13-18)

The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United States

Study With Pride is a tutoring group for LGBTQQIA+ youth. Youth are invited to stop by for homework help and tutoring on topics, such as math, science, and writing. Everyone is welcomed to also hang out, socialize and take a break from school! We also offer a discord server for youth to hang out, post memes, and ask for help with school work, for more information contact the facilitator. 

Event Series Transmasc Empowerment 

Transmasc Empowerment 

The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United States

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

$10.00
Event Series Quartz (ages 13-18)

Quartz (ages 13-18)

The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United States

Quartz is a social drop-in group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and allied youth ages 13-18. Three adult mentors facilitate group activities and discussions to provide a safe and supportive environment, where youth can make lifelong connections with their peers and develop a positive sense of identity. On a monthly basis, we invite guest speakers from different community organizations to speak in order to increase the educational component of our program. Youth are able to learn about different topics, such as STI and HIV prevention, relationships and setting boundaries, consent, dating, sexual self-care, gender identity, coming out, advocacy, empowerment, student rights, bullying and harassment, drugs and alcohol, mental health and suicide prevention.

Event Series Elevate Youth Leadership Group (ages 14-24)

Elevate Youth Leadership Group (ages 14-24)

Virtual +1 more

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 register if you wish to join this group* Please contact Cezar Hernandez for more information. cezar.hernandez@lgbtqcenteroc.org  

Event Series Genderflood (Ages 18-26)

Genderflood (Ages 18-26)

The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United States

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.

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

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

The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United States

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 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.

Event Series Study with Pride (ages 13-18)

Study with Pride (ages 13-18)

The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United States

Study With Pride is a tutoring group for LGBTQQIA+ youth. Youth are invited to stop by for homework help and tutoring on topics, such as math, science, and writing. Everyone is welcomed to also hang out, socialize and take a break from school! We also offer a discord server for youth to hang out, post memes, and ask for help with school work, for more information contact the facilitator. 

Event Series Queer Men’s Group (ages 18+)

Queer Men’s Group (ages 18-30)

The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United States

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                                                                               [...]