ESL Class (Ages 18+)
Join us for our weekly ESL class, completely free via ZOOM. We will go over beginner's vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation.
Join us for our weekly ESL class, completely free via ZOOM. We will go over beginner's vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation.
ProjectYou is excited to bring you our Bloom Together Event, on Saturday, March 25th! Join us at Center on 4th from 11am-1pm, to learn about the benefits of plants, flowers, and nature on our overall mental health & wellbeing. Whether you are plant-expert or just curious on how to get started, we are dedicating time to learn how developing a green thumb can help manage our minds and emotions. The event will include a quick workshop/tutorial on plant care and its benefits to our health and we will conclude with a fun gardening activity. Soil, planter, and seeds will be provided, all we ask is for you to bring a happy attitude :) To ensure proper allocation of materials, we ask that everyone attending registers ahead of time by Tuesday, March 21st.
The LGBTQ Center OC is hosting its "Spring into Mental Health," a series of park gatherings that invites LGBTQIA+ youth, young adults, students, parents, and families to join us in nature and community connection. Spending time in nature and connecting with others can do wonders for your mental health and well-being, and we want to help make that happen. So, come and join us for some fresh air, fun activities, community-building, and good vibes! Your mental health is important, so let's take care of it together!
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.
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 and Yanique Bonner The group is now meeting on Zoom. Please contact brittany.hardin@lgbtqcenteroc.org or yanique.bonner@lgbtqcenteroc.org
A safe space for adults over 55 to express themselves, support one another and learn about community resources. currently meeting via Zoom
The Queer Youth Art Collective (QYAC) is a space where we encourage folks to boost their mental health while having fun and expressing themselves creatively. Engaging in creative pursuits can have a positive impact on mental well-being, and we want to provide an inclusive space for you to explore your artistic side. Join us for weekly in-person Tuesday meetings at the LGBTQ Center OC and delve into paints, collages, jewelry-making, and more!
Study With Pride is a tutoring group for LGBTQQIA+ youth. Youth are invited to stop by for homework help and tutoring on topics, such as math, science, and writing. Everyone is welcomed to also hang out, socialize and take a break from school! We also offer a discord server for youth to hang out, post memes, and ask for help with school work, for more information contact the facilitator.
Cisn’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.
TOPIC: CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND SUBSTANCE USE This series consists of learning about childhood trauma and substance use, trauma resilience and recovery, through the lens of Trauma -Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The goal of this series is to assist educators, advocates/allies, mental health therapists/counselors, administration, parents, and professionals to understand how to work with the LGBTQ+ population in a more trauma-informed manner by understanding how trauma affects this community.