Family Skate Night

The Rinks in Irvine 3150 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA, United States

Skate on by and join us on FRIDAY AUGUST 12th for our FAMILY SKATE NIGHT! All ages are welcome and celebrated to this event. Don't have skates? Don't worry! With your $12 ticket for admission you can rent a pair for free at The Rinks in Irvine. Come join us for a night of community and fundraising for our Transgender and Health & Wellness Services departments

Grupo La Familia

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

Grupo La Familia is a social support group in Spanish for parents and family members of LGBTQ folx. Grupo La Familia provides a space via Zoom in which community members can share experiences as they navigate the coming out process of the family, and we have fun activities and discussions to share with our members.

Health and Pride (HAP) Coalition

The HAP Coalition's purpose is advocating for healthier, LGBTQ-affirming spaces and mitigating health disparities faced by the community through policy changes. Please note: meeting dates and times are set by current members and are subject to change. Minimum 6 month commitment.

Event Series Gender Flood

Gender Flood

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 55+ Group

55+ Group

A safe space for adults over 55 to express themselves, support one another and learn about community resources. currently meeting via Zoom

Event Series Youth Empowered to Act

Youth Empowered to Act

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

Youth Empowered to Act (YETA) is a coalition of LGBTQQ and allied youth young leaders working to create safer, supportive and intersectional* spaces to engage in advocacy and social justice. Every year, this youth group organizes and leads Orange County’s only LGBTQQ youth conference, the OC LGBTQQ Youth Convening. Community events include but are not limited to: speaking at school board meetings, presenting at local youth conferences, hosting a leadership summer program, drag show fundraiser, and attend the national Creating Change Conference. This is a free group with no membership fees.

Event Series Breakout Mental Health Process Group

Breakout Mental Health Process Group

Ages 12-17. Breakout Youth Mental Health Process Group provides a safe and affirming space to discuss mental health issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community. This group is intended to assist folks in learning to understand, manage, and decrease symptoms of mental health, build community, raise confidence, and learn new and effective coping skills.

Event Series Cisn’t

Cisn’t

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

Cisn’t is a closed social space for transgender, intersex, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and questioning youth 13-18. The purpose of this group is to create a supportive and inclusive environment in which one’s gender may be freely expressed and respected. Given that the majority of transgender students feel unsafe in school, it is important to provide a safe and welcoming environment that caters to the direct needs of transgender youth. Two adult group facilitators offer discussion topics relating to the transgender community while leaving space for youth to connect with peers and participate in engaging activities and community events, such as Transgender Day of Visibility, OC Trans Pride, and Transgender Day of Remembrance.