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.
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 facilitators cezar.hernandez@lgbtqcenteroc.org and miguel.zamudio@lgbtqcenteroc.org […]
The Parent's Processing Group is a therapeutic group where parents can work together on processing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with their children coming out, being in the LGBTQ community, gain peer insight from other parents, and reflect on difficulties based on parenting a child in the community. This is a free and open group for any parents who are interested in joining
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.
"In collaboration with the Wellness and Prevention Center, Families Uplifting Families is a support group designed specifically for South County parents and guardians who have LGBTQIA+ children. We understand that when a child comes out, it can be a transformative experience for both parents and their LGBTQIA+ children. This group is dedicated to providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where parents can share their feelings, ask questions, and gain insight on how to best support their LGBTQIA+ child on their journey." When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Location: 28202 Cabot Rd, Salt Creek Rm (3rd Floor), Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Contact Person: Lupita WPC Program Manager Email: Lupita@wpc-oc.org Phone: (949) 649-9481
Do you need help preparing for your citizenship exam? Join us on our FREE weekly classes where there will be lessons on History, Civics, and practice Mock interviews.
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.
Our brand-new weekly Faith and Trauma Process Group gathers every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8pm on Zoom. This is a safe and welcoming space for conversations centered around faith, church and religious trauma. The group is open to those ages 18+. Every Wednesday 6:30 PM – 8PM via Zoom, **$10 per group** If you would like to attend or have any questions, please contact lo.mosher-whipple@lgbtqcenteroc.org or rianna.williams@lgbtqcenteroc.org
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.
