Community Dialogues: United Against Bullying

Center on Fourth 305 E 4th St Ste 200, Santa Ana, CA, United States

The LGBTQ Center Orange County and Orange County Human Relations welcomes students, parents, and community members to participate in our inaugural Community Dialogues, a collaborative event to highlight Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and share space for discussion and education. This event offers the opportunity to learn about hate prevention and advocacy to combat bullying, harassment, and violence happening in schools and the greater Orange County community. This event will take place in-person on Thursday, October 20th at our location, LGBTQ Center on Fourth, in Downtown Santa Ana. Parking is available in the nearby parking structure behind the building. All participants will be asked to wear a mask during the event. As a reminder, please bring one of the following with you: -- A vaccination card that demonstrates proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Being fully vaccinated means you have received all recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine that has been authorized [...]

Event Series Cafe Con Community

Cafe Con Community

Come join our bilingual Spanish/English group Café con Community! This group is intended to provide a safe space for Latino/a & LGBTQ+ identifying persons ages 18-25 wanting to process issues related to their Latino/a identity and how this impacts their experience in the U.S. This group aims to create a sense of community and teach insight promoting healthy coping strategies and interpersonal relationships.

InBetweeners

InBetweeners provides a safe and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and allied youth (or “tweens”) ages 10-13. It offers a social space for middle school youth who are exploring their identity and provides an inclusive environment for them to meet other peers and engage in fun activities and discussions suitable for their age group. Activities include arts and crafts, creative writing, discussions, movie nights, and group-building activities.

Breaking Binaries

Shanti OC 23461 S Pointe Dr Suite 100,, Laguna Hills, CA, United States

Event Series Spanish Q-Chat

Spanish Q-Chat

Find and give support, have fun, connect around shared interests and get good information. Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care.

Event Series Genderflood

Genderflood

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 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.