Event Series Youth Empowered to Act – Elevate

Youth Empowered to Act – Elevate

The Elevate Program creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to increase their advocacy and leadership skills. Through a trauma-informed, health-centered and asset-based approach, youth leaders will work to effect transformative and peer-led policy, systems and environmental change in Orange County. Youth leaders work to identify healthy alternatives to suspension/expulsion related to substance use. Ultimately, LGBTQ Center OC is committed to ending the school-to-prison pipeline and transforming the pipeline to restorative justice, healing and rehabilitation through their Elevate Program.

LGBTQ Professional Mixer

The Seahorse Lounge 1796 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA

  Orange County Professionals & Businesses that are part of the LGBTQ community and allies are welcome to join us for this new Professional Series. Each meeting will have a theme of what the evenings focus will be on with a guest speaker and/or panel. November 17th is our Second Professional Mixer in the series, with the topic "What Makes Me" and will explore mentorships, experiences, etc... that has allowed people to be successful, supported, and empowered in the workplace. This is primarily a mixer, so discussions will be limited to 20 minutes generally starting a half hour after the event starts along with a soft icebreaker. This is a FREE event at an LGBTQ supporting business, so we do ask you support them by purchasing a drink and/or other product. November 17th LGBTQ Professional Mixer is in partnership with Laguna Beach PRIDE & the LGBTQ Center Orange County

Breaking Binaries

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

Elevate Youth OC Summit

Latino Health Access 450 N 4th St, Santa Ana, CA

The LGBTQ Center is partnering with organizations around Orange County for our annual Elevate Youth Orange County Youth Leadership Summit, hosted by Latino Health Access, CAPOC, Cambodian Family, Waymakers, and America on Track. This event will provide the opportunity for youth to network with peers, increase their advocacy, and leadership skills.  Join us on Saturday November 19, 2022  for workshops on mental health and resilience, youth-led panels, and join other youth leaders for a day of learning and fun!

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.