San Mateo County Pride Center

Conversation and Community
2026-04-05 22:34 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for these designated drop in times. We want to be your safe space during these uneasy times. Join us to have a little escape or just be with community. Snacks, table games, cards, crafts, video games, and activities will be available, but mostly we want to hold space for YOU!
All are welcome for this free event! Snacks will be provided. The Pride Center is located at 1021 S. El Camino Real in San Mateo, 94402. Our building is located at 11th and El Camino. No registration link.
For accessibility information about the SMCPC, visit this link – https://sanmateopride.org/accessibility
Questions? Email info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133
Flyer: Click here

**On a temporary haitus** QTBIPOC Group (14-25)
2026-04-05 22:34
QTBIPOC Group (14-25)

The QTBIPOC Group is a peer support group for Queer, Trans*, Black, Indigenous, People of Color ages 14-25. This group is a safe community space dedicated to exploring, supporting, and educating ourselves and others on the intersectionality of being LGBTQ+ and of Color. This group is English speaking.
This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm on Zoom.
To sign up, please fill out Outlet’s intake form using this link: tinyurl.com/OutletGroupForm or scan the QR Code.
Questions? Please contact Outletprogram@acs-teens.org or call 650-424-0842 ext. 107.

Outlet and San Mateo County Pride Center - Summer Drop Ins
2026-04-05 22:34
Location: San Mateo County Pride Center (1021 El Camino Real, San Mateo CA 94402)
For accessibility information about the Pride Center, please visit their FAQ webpage.
Dates: Wednesdays* from 2-5pm
Starting Wednesday June 18th through Wednesday August 27th!
*With the exception of Wednesday July 2nd due to the Fourth of July Holiday.
(Overview) Summer Drop Ins Schedule:

June 18th: Design a Tote Bag
June 25th: Design a Song/Playlist Cover + PRIDE Queeraoke (from 5-8pm)
July 2nd: Cancelled due to the Fourth of July Holiday.
July 9th: Journal Making
July 16th: Button Making
July 23rd: Video/Board Games
July 30th: Cyanotype
August 6th: Bracelet and Lanyard Making
August 13th: Mend with Me Workshop
August 20th: Paint & Snack
August 27th: Summer Memories Collaging

(ON HOLD) Monthly Name and Gender Change Workshop
2026-04-05 22:34
*As of July 2025 UPDATE: If you need legal name and gender change support please email info@sanmateopride.org. This workshop is currently on hold from its current monthly format.

Join us for our monthly Name and Gender Change Workshop!
We will guide you through each step and help you prepare the necessary paperwork to legally change your name and gender markers. Please note that we are not attorneys; however, we do consult with legal experts as needed. This is a completely FREE workshop in English and all appointments are currently over Zoom. If you are unable to use Zoom or have other language and/or accessibility needs, let us know.
Workshops are separated into two parts, on different days.

Part 1: We’ll provide an overview of the process and cover the important first step of filing for your court order. In this session we’ll answer your questions, prepare your court paperwork together, and walk you through how to file.

Part 2: In this second session, we’ll review steps to take after receiving your approved court order; how to update your name/gender markers on your IDs, Birth Certificates, Social Security, Passports, and more.
*If the times above don’t work for your schedule, please let us know. We can arrange for individual appointments or consultations if needed.
In the meantime, please answer the below questions to help us learn how we can best support you through this process. If you’d like more information or have any questions, please contact us below or check out our collection of name/gender change resources here: https://bit.ly/name-and-gender-change-guide.
To RSVP link: https://tinyurl.com/name-and-gender-change-rsvp
Please contact info@sanmateopride.org for more information or if you have any questions.

Trans Group (ages 14-25)
2026-04-05 22:34
A peer support group for Trans* folks ages 14-25 who identify as part of the transgender community or who want to explore their gender identity. This group is a safe and confidential space to share experiences and built positive relationship in a welcoming environment and will include specific trans femme/trans/masc breakout spaces. This group is English speaking.
This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 5-6:30pm on Zoom.
To sign up, please fill out Outlet’s intake form using this link: tinyurl.com/OutletGroupForm or scan the QR Code.
Questions? Please contact Outletprogram@acs-teens.org or call 650-424-0842 ext. 107.
A peer support group for Trans* folks ages 14-25 who identify as part of the transgender community or who want to explore their gender identity. This group is a safe and confidential space to share experiences and built positive relationship in a welcoming environment and will include specific trans femme/trans/masc breakout spaces. This group is English speaking.

Monday LGBTQIA+ Youth Group
2026-04-05 22:34
A peer support group for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 10-18. this group is a safe and confidential space to share experiences and build community. This group is English speaking.
To sign up, please fill out Outlet’s Intake Form by visiting: tinyurl.com/OutletGroupForm
Location: This group meets in-person every Monday from 4:30pm – 6:00pm in Redwood City at Adolescent Counseling Services (1779 Woodside Rd # 200, Redwood City, CA 94061).
Click here for the flyer
Questions? Contact Outlet at outletprogram@acs-teens.org or 650-424-0852 ext 107

LGBTQ+ Parent Peer Support Group
2026-04-05 22:34
This group is a free group open to all LGBTQ+ folks age 18+ who are parents of kid(s) 0-17 years old as a place to support each other, share parenting wisdom, and build community. This group is for parents who identify as LGBTQ+. If you are a parent of a child who identifies as LGBTQ+, please visit PFLAG for additional resources and more. For information about SMC’s local PFLAG chapter, click this link.
This group meets on Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:30-8:30pm
If you know a parent who identifies as LGBTQ+ who might be interested in attending, please invite them to join! Pre-registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/smcpc-parentsgroup

Gay Men's Group (18+)
2026-04-05 22:34
Are you tired of living in a text and dating app focused world? Are you looking for a place to virtually connect with Gay Men and build Community and Friendship? Meet with Jeff on the 4th Tuesday of each month to discuss relationships, current events, culture, and more. There are a wide range of ages and stories in our Gay Men’s Group.
Be a part of the conversation!
This group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30 PM on Zoom.
Registration is required: tinyurl.com/smcpc-gaymensgroup
Please contact Ishani Dugar, they/xe at Ishani.Dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-465-2407 for additional information or questions regarding the group.
We are currently looking for a volunteer co-facilitators for the Gay Men’s Group! If you are interested, please reach out to Ishani Dugar at Ishani.Dugar@sanmateopride.org.

Gayme Night at the San Mateo County Pride Center - a free community event!
2026-04-05 22:34
Gayme Night at the San Mateo County Pride Center – a free community event!
Instead of being bored, join us at the Pride Center for a fun night of board games! From party games to trivia, we will have as much variety in games as we do in our community. Plus, we will even have prizes! You have nothing to lose (except for every game you play). Join us on Wednesday, July 23 from 6:30-8:30 PM!
Registration is encouraged, but not required. Register in advance to be entered to win a drawing prize. There will also be some prizes for some of our game winners as well.
This event is free and open to the public. Light snacks will be provided. Doors open at 6:15pm.
Register at:https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCGaymeNightJuly2025
The Pride Center is located at 1021 S. El Camino Real in San Mateo, 94402. Our building is located at 11th and El Camino. For accessibility and parking information, please use this link: https://sanmateopride.org/accessibility
Questions? Please contact info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133
Accessibility information about the Pride Center:

The Pride Center is now “mask friendly.” While masks are no longer required, we will continue to provide masks for those who wish to wear them.
We have a parking lot with a LIMITED amount of spaces. Please consider carpooling. The parking lot is located by our entrance on 11th between Palm St. and El Camino. In case the lot fills up, there is plenty of street parking.
There is a wheel-chair accessible entrance located at the parking lot entrance.
The center is one block north of the ECR & 12th Avenue stop for Samtrans 397 and ECR.
The center has two gender neutral restrooms. Both are single stall, are large and have railings.
This is currently not a scent-free/fragrance-free space. We strive to be scent/fragrance-aware.
The Pride Center is a weapon and substance free Sober space.

Monday LGBTQIA+ Youth Group
2026-04-05 22:34
**THIS GROUP IS ON HIATUS THROUGH THE END OF SUMMER 2025**
A peer support group for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 10-18. this group is a safe and confidential space to share experiences and build community. This group is English speaking.
To sign up, please fill out Outlet’s Intake Form by visiting: tinyurl.com/OutletGroupForm
Location: This group meets in-person every Monday from 4:30pm – 6:00pm in Redwood City at Adolescent Counseling Services (1779 Woodside Rd # 200, Redwood City, CA 94061).
Click here for the flyer
Questions? Contact Outlet at outletprogram@acs-teens.org or 650-424-0852 ext 107
