Events

OUTlet meets virtually/in person every Tuesday at 7:00pm-8:30pm. OUTlet is designed to offer a nurturing space haven for LGBTQIA2S+ young adults between the ages 18 to 26. Here, individuals can freely explore mental health concerns, cultivate enriching relationships, and gain personal insights. Through evidence based strategies and peer support, OUTlet aims to equip participants with sustainable coping skills for long-term mental health management. Sign up here: bit.ly/elevate-mh-groups Before we send folks the Zoom link and details to join, we must have a 10 to 15-minute video chat to go over the group rules and answer any questions you may have about the group or The LGBTQ Center OC. What day works best for you Monday-Friday? I will do my best to accommodate your schedule.  If you feel like you'd benefit from some one-on-one support, you also have access to 10 free individual therapy sessions, which you can sign up for [...]

VIVID: This group hosts a series of youth leadership and community engagement opportunities for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 14-24 living in Orange County. It recruits 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. Location: Hybrid on Zoom or In Person at LGBTQ Center OC on 17th & Spurgeon Registration Link: bit.ly/vivid-youth

The Elevate Program aims to provide Orange County LGBTQIA+ students, youth, and allies ages 14-24 with the opportunity to gain greater knowledge about their community, develop strong leadership skills, and gain experience in restorative justice and substance prevention advocacy. First Thursday of the Month is In Person at the LGBTQ Center OC on 17th & Spurgeon; Every other Thursday is Virtual Registration Link: bit.ly/elevate-yl  

Genderflood is a social drop-in group for transgender, genderqueer, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and gender-questioning young adults ages 18-26. The aim is 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.

Prism 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. 

OUTlet meets virtually/in person every Tuesday at 7:00pm-8:30pm. OUTlet is designed to offer a nurturing space haven for LGBTQIA2S+ young adults between the ages 18 to 26. Here, individuals can freely explore mental health concerns, cultivate enriching relationships, and gain personal insights. Through evidence based strategies and peer support, OUTlet aims to equip participants with sustainable coping skills for long-term mental health management. Sign up here: bit.ly/elevate-mh-groups Before we send folks the Zoom link and details to join, we must have a 10 to 15-minute video chat to go over the group rules and answer any questions you may have about the group or The LGBTQ Center OC. What day works best for you Monday-Friday? I will do my best to accommodate your schedule.  If you feel like you'd benefit from some one-on-one support, you also have access to 10 free individual therapy sessions, which you can sign up for [...]

VIVID: This group hosts a series of youth leadership and community engagement opportunities for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 14-24 living in Orange County. It recruits 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. Location: Hybrid on Zoom or In Person at LGBTQ Center OC on 17th & Spurgeon Registration Link: bit.ly/vivid-youth

The Elevate Program aims to provide Orange County LGBTQIA+ students, youth, and allies ages 14-24 with the opportunity to gain greater knowledge about their community, develop strong leadership skills, and gain experience in restorative justice and substance prevention advocacy. First Thursday of the Month is In Person at the LGBTQ Center OC on 17th & Spurgeon; Every other Thursday is Virtual Registration Link: bit.ly/elevate-yl  

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. Registration Link: bit.ly/spectrum-committee