Queer Joy!
Center on Fourth 305 E 4th St Ste 200, Santa Ana, CA, United StatesThe LGBTQ Center OC invites Orange County LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults ages 10-26 to join us for our inaugural holiday event, Queer Joy! We understand the holidays can be a complicated and difficult time for many trans and queer youth and young adults—no one should feel alone. Queer Joy! aims to create an interactive and supportive environment for youth, students, parents, and families to gather and celebrate some holiday cheer. We invite our guests to participate in fun, engaging activities, enjoy live entertainment, and food! In order to ensure this event is safe and accessible, we require 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.
Spanish Q Chat (All Ages)
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.
GenderFlood (Ages 18-26)
The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United StatesGender 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.
55+ Group (Ages 55+)
A safe space for adults over 55 to express themselves, support one another and learn about community resources. currently meeting via Zoom
Breakout! Mental Health Process Group (Ages 12-17)
Youth Process Group is an age-specific online processing group from ages 12 to 17. We meet every Tuesday night from 6:00-7:30 PM. BreakOUT is a supportive space for participants to navigate the everyday stressors in their lives. Group leaders facilitate discussions about various topics and activities such as identity, school/ home life, and more. BreakOUTs mission is to involve and engage with young LGBTQIA+ community members, allowing them to explore new strategies to cope as well as connect with their queer identity in a safe space with their peers. It is facilitated by MFT Trainees Brittany Hardin and Yanique Bonner The group is now meeting on Zoom. Please join us using the link below! Meeting ID: 824 5299 3443 Passcode: center
Cisn’t (Ages 13-18)
The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United StatesCisn’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.
Parent’s Processing Therapy Group
The Parent's Processing Group is a therapeutic group where parents can work together on processing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with their children coming out, being in the LGBTQ community, gain peer insight from other parents, and reflect on difficulties based on parenting a child in the community. This is a free and open group for any parents who are interested in joining
Citizenship Class (Ages 18+)
Do you need help preparing for your citizenship exam? Join us on our FREE weekly classes where there will be lessons on History, Civics, and practice Mock interviews.