• Quartz (ages 13-17)

    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 13-17. 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.

  • Elevate Youth Leadership Group (ages 14-24)

    Virtual +1 more

    Elevate Youth:  A youth leadership group that focuses on mental health advocacy and substance use prevention advocacy through an LGBTQIA-inclusive lens. This group is committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth, particularly in the intersections of mental health and substance use. Elevate Youth offers a wide range of events and activities, including the development of educational campaigns that raise awareness on critical issues, as well as offering opportunities for youth leadership and community organizing. The group also prioritizes community-building and education through interactive events that bring together young people to learn, share experiences, and build supportive networks. By focusing on both advocacy and action, Elevate Youth empowers its members to become informed and active participants in their communities, driving forward the conversation on mental health, substance use prevention, and LGBTQIA+ inclusivity. Meets on Thursdays from 6:30-7:00 pm. First Thursday is in-person at the LGBTQ Center OC and all other Thursdays are virtual. Contact:  justin.bartolome@lgbtqcenteroc.org    

  • Spectrum Advisory Committee

    Spectrum Advisory Committee
    Virtual +1 more

    The purpose of the Spectrum Advisory Committee (18+) is to inform and educate the Orange County community about the effects of opioid and stimulant use prevention. This committee is part of a larger effort to support prevention, education, and outreach through a 2S/LGBTQIA+ inclusive lens.

  • Spectrum Program: “Pride in Prevention” Educational Series

    The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United States +1 more

    The LGBTQ Center OC's Spectrum Program is thrilled to announce a five-part in-person educational workshop series that will cover essential topics! What is the Spectrum Program? The mission of the program is to establish a comprehensive opioid and stimulant use prevention, education, outreach, and treatment referral programs for 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities across Orange County. These workshops are geared towards anyone who would like to be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and insights surrounding opioid and substance use prevention. There is free Narcan Training and Life-Saving Prevention Kits with each session with interactive discussions, thought-provoking activities, and opportunities for meaningful engagement with fellow participants. We will explore ideas, share experiences, build our understanding, and learn how we can work together to create a brighter future for the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community in Orange County. Community service and volunteer hours are available upon request. Virtual accommodations available upon request. Please register using this form to receive the meeting location and further [...]

  • Spectrum Advisory Committee

    Spectrum Advisory Committee
    Virtual +1 more

    The purpose of the Spectrum Advisory Committee (18+) is to inform and educate the Orange County community about the effects of opioid and stimulant use prevention. This committee is part of a larger effort to support prevention, education, and outreach through a 2S/LGBTQIA+ inclusive lens.

  • Spectrum Advisory Committee

    Spectrum Advisory Committee
    Virtual +1 more

    The purpose of the Spectrum Advisory Committee (18+) is to inform and educate the Orange County community about the effects of opioid and stimulant use prevention. This committee is part of a larger effort to support prevention, education, and outreach through a 2S/LGBTQIA+ inclusive lens.

  • Spectrum Advisory Committee

    Spectrum Advisory Committee
    Virtual +1 more

    The purpose of the Spectrum Advisory Committee (18+) is to inform and educate the Orange County community about the effects of opioid and stimulant use prevention. This committee is part of a larger effort to support prevention, education, and outreach through a 2S/LGBTQIA+ inclusive lens.

  • Spectrum Advisory Committee

    Spectrum Advisory Committee
    Virtual +1 more

    The purpose of the Spectrum Advisory Committee (18+) is to inform and educate the Orange County community about the effects of opioid and stimulant use prevention. This committee is part of a larger effort to support prevention, education, and outreach through a 2S/LGBTQIA+ inclusive lens.

  • Spectrum Advisory Committee

    Spectrum Advisory Committee
    Virtual +1 more

    The purpose of the Spectrum Advisory Committee (18+) is to inform and educate the Orange County community about the effects of opioid and stimulant use prevention. This committee is part of a larger effort to support prevention, education, and outreach through a 2S/LGBTQIA+ inclusive lens.

  • Spectrum Advisory Committee

    Spectrum Advisory Committee
    Virtual +1 more

    The purpose of the Spectrum Advisory Committee (18+) is to inform and educate the Orange County community about the effects of opioid and stimulant use prevention. This committee is part of a larger effort to support prevention, education, and outreach through a 2S/LGBTQIA+ inclusive lens.