Trans Group (ages 14-25)
2026-04-25 23:12 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 hybrid on Zoom or at ACS Outlet (.
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.

Monday LGBTQIA+ Youth Group
2026-04-25 23:12
**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).
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Questions? Contact Outlet at outletprogram@acs-teens.org or 650-424-0852 ext 107

**On a temporary haitus** QTBIPOC Group (14-25)
2026-04-25 23:12
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.

Gay Men's Group (18+)
2026-04-25 23:12
Peer Group Zooms are changing starting in August! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using the new registration link below. To see the new registration links for all the peer support groups, please visit – https://sanmateopride.org/programs/peer-groups/

A free, peer-led, social support group for Gay Men 18+! Join us monthly to find community, share stories & interests, give and receive support, and build new friendships! This group is welcoming of all people who identify as men who love men, regardless of specific labels or other identities.
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/smpcgaymengroup

Please contact Ishani (they/xe) at Ishani.Dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234 (text ok) for additional information or questions regarding the group.

Queer Women's Group (18+)
2026-04-25 23:12
Peer Group Zooms are changing starting in August! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using the new registration link below. To see the new registration links for all the peer support groups, please visit – https://sanmateopride.org/programs/peer-groups/
A free, drop-in, peer-led virtual social group for LGBTQ+ Women 18+. Come make friends and build connections with people in San Mateo County and beyond! This group is welcoming off all people who identify as Queer Women regardless of specific labels or other identities. This social group meets on the fourth Friday of every month from 6:00pm until 7:30pm on Zoom.
It is open to all Queer Women ages 18+. Please contact Ishani (they/xem) at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234 with any questions.
*Please note, you only have to register for this group once. The meeting link and password will remain the same.
Register with this link – tinyurl.com/smpcqueerwomengroup

LGBTQ+ Book Club
2026-04-25 23:12
Peer Group Zooms are changing starting in August! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using the new registration link below. To see the new registration links for all the peer support groups, please visit – https://sanmateopride.org/programs/peer-groups/
The San Mateo County Pride Center co-host the LGBTQ+ Book Club in partnership with San Mateo County Libraries.
A free monthly book club with a focus on LGBTQ+ texts. Join us for great book discussions with community, and to cast your vote for future books! Books may be purchased or borrowed from your local library. This is an English-speaking group.
This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 4:30-6:00 PM. Beginning in August, this group will shift from hybrid to Zoom only.
Please use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/smpcbookclub

Here is a list of the upcoming books that will be discussed –

September 3: The Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler

October 1: A Safe Girl To Love by Casey Plett

November 5: Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture by Sherronda J. Brown (Author), Grace B Freedom (Afterword), Hess Love (Foreword)

To learn more about the books that we’re reading, please visit this link – this link.
Questions? Please contact Ishani.Dugar@sanmateopride.org or (650) 554-1234 (text ok)

Polyamory Peer Power (18+)
2026-04-25 23:12
Peer Group Zooms are changing starting in August! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using the new registration link below. To see the new registration links for all the peer support groups, please visit – https://sanmateopride.org/programs/peer-groups/
Hey folks! It’s almost time for the Polyamory Peer Power meeting with the San Mateo County Pride Center! This is a social and discussion group for polyamorous/open/RA/poly-friendly/poly-curious/etc folks (18+) in San Mateo County (and beyond)
REGISTER IN ADVANCE for this meeting: https://tinyurl.com/smcpcpolyampower
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link and information about joining the meeting. Each computer/device will need their own registration. It’s ok to have more than one person on a single screen/Zoom account. Keep your link! You can use it for future months. (If you are asked for a code, it’s “poly” — not capitalized, no quote marks, no punctuation!)
Accessibility information: this group meets in English on Zoom and closed captioning is available.
Questions? Contact Ishani Dugar (they/them or xe/xem at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234
MORE INFO:
This is a social and discussion group for polyamorous/open/RA/poly-friendly/poly-curious/etc folks in San Mateo County (and beyond).
Come share your experiences and ideas with others, and learn from them in return. Get to know other poly/open/etc people in San Mateo County (and beyond)!
The San Mateo County Pride Center is open to all, including LGBTQ, polyamorous, monogamous, monogamish, open, RA, poly-friendly, queer allies, as well as people from any background, race, gender or sexual identification, religion, political affiliation, and length of hair (or lack thereof!). If you are interested and respectful of diversity, we’re happy to have you join us!

Trans* Peer Support Group (18+)
2026-04-25 23:12
Peer Group Zooms are changing starting in August! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using new registration links. For more information, please visit this link – https://sanmateopride.org/programs/peer-groups/
A free, peer-led social group for Trans* folks 18+! Join us monthly to find community, share stories & interests, give and receive support, and build new friendships! This group is welcoming of all people who identify as Trans* or are exploring their gender.
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 PM. This group will shift from hybrid to Zoom only starting in August.
Register here – tinyurl.com/smpctransgroup
It is open to all trans folks ages 18+. * As a gentle reminder, we have clinical support available to community members who feel like they would benefit from more support than this social group has available. We will work with you to ensure that these services are accessible.
Questions? Contact Ishani (they/xem) at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234 (text ok).
*Please note, you only have to register for this group once. The meeting link and password will remain the same.

(ON HOLD) Monthly Name and Gender Change Workshop
2026-04-25 23:12
*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.

LGBTQ+ Parent Group
2026-04-25 23:12
Peer Group Zooms are changing starting in August! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using new registration links. For more information, please visit this link https://sanmateopride.org/programs/peer-groups/
A free peer support group for folks who are LGBTQ+ identified and parents of kid(s) 0-17 years old. Parents are encouraged to join us to receive support, share parenting wisdom, build community and more.
All ways of being or becoming a parent are welcome!
If you know a parent who identifies as LGBTQ+ who might be interested in attending, please invite them to join!
This group meets once a month on the 3rd Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 PM PST.*
Pre-registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/smpcparentgroup
