Rainbow Group
The Center OC 1605 N Spurgeon St, Santa Ana, CA, United StatesRainbow Group is a social drop-in group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and allied youth ages 13-18. Three adult mentors facilitate group activities and discussions to provide a safe and supportive environment, where youth can make lifelong connections with their peers and develop a positive sense of identity. On a monthly basis, we invite guest speakers from different community organizations to speak in order to increase the educational component of our program. Youth are able to learn about different topics, such as STI and HIV prevention, relationships and setting boundaries, consent, dating, sexual self-care, gender identity, coming out, advocacy, empowerment, student rights, bullying and harassment, drugs and alcohol, mental health and suicide prevention.
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.
Breaking Binaries
Shanti OC 23461 S Pointe Dr Suite 100,, Laguna Hills, CA, United StatesQueer 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