Event Series Inbetweeners (ages 10-13)

InBetweeners (ages 10-13)

Virtual

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. This is a virtual meeting. Contact Jocelyn Gomez for more information.

Event Series South County Rainbow Group

South County Rainbow Group (ages 13-18)

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

In collaboration with Shanti Orange County, we offer a social-drop in group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning and allied youth ages 13-18. South County Rainbow Group provides social, interactive, and educational group activities and events in South County and the greater Orange County area. Youth are able to connect with their peers in a safe and supportive environment facilitated by LGBTQ Center OC staff and adult mentor facilitators.

Smoking Undermines Progress (SUP) HANGOUT!

Virtual

SUP HANGOUT! | ALL ARE WELCOME!! Offering you a virtual space, and you get to determine what we'll do!! Join the "HANGOUT" Voice Chat in the SUP Discord Server this Monday 3-4:30PM and/or 6-6:30PM at whatever capacity you'd like! This is a safe virtual space where you can participate at the capacity of your choosing! Join in on conversations, games, and/or watch a movie, show, or listen to music together while multitasking and/or relaxing.  

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 (Ages 18-26)

Genderflood (Ages 18-26)

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.

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 Monday night from 5:30-7:00 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 The group is now meeting on Zoom. Please join us using the link below!  

Event Series Prism

Prism (ages 18-26)

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. This is a virtual meeting. Contact facilitator for Zoom link.

Smoking Undermines Progress (SUP) Coalition (Ages 13-24)

The Smoking Undermines Progress (SUP) Coalition is a community of advocates ages 13-24, who wish to help inform our community and educate them about the consequences of using nicotine products that stems from a judgement-free mindset. The SUP Coalition aims to establish smoke-free LGBTQ+ events, and prevent tobacco product usage among LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as ally youth and young adults in Orange County. If interested, please reach out to our Tobacco Project Health Navigator, Kalei Lehua (she/they) via email: kalei.lehua@lgbtqcenteroc.org to see about joining the coalition! Meetings are held on Discord on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 3 pm - 4:30 pm and again from 6pm-7:30pm. Meetings begin with a check in with one another followed by discussion and collaboration to create plans for future events. We also conduct meetings via Zoom (or in-person if permitted) with those in charge of community engagement, take part [...]