The San Mateo County Pride Center hosts a number of peer groups led by a combination of staff and community volunteers. These groups are social gatherings for community members to meet others who share their identities and experiences and are also a great way to make new connections with other LGBTQ+ folks in the Peninsula. Organized by age and specific identities, our peer groups reflect the diversity of our community.

What is a Peer Group?

A Peer Group is a space for members of a specific identity and/or community to come together, build friendships, and find social and emotional support in a private and affirming environment. Groups are run by community members and consist of a check-in and topic-based discussion or activity brought forward by different participants.

These are not therapy groups, meaning facilitators are not licensed therapists; instead, they are community members providing supportive spaces for their peers to find connection.

Please note the following:

All groups will remain virtual until further notice
To get learn more about the Peer Groups that we offer, please connect with our Volunteer and Peer Group Coordinator, Elana Ron (she/they) at elana.ron@sanmateopride.org.
Please read our Community Agreements here.
Accessibility- the groups meet in English and closed captioning is available if needed.
Gay Men’s Group is looking for a co-facilitator! To learn more about this role, click this link.
Queer Women’s Group is looking for a co-facilitator! To learn more about this role, click this link.
Gay Men’s Group has a new date for December.
- Tuesday, December 19 from 6pm-7:30pm
Queer Women’s Group have a new dates for November and December.
- Friday, November 17 from 6pm-7:30pm
- Friday, December 15 from 6pm-7:30pm
Get APP-y will exclusively online/virtual via Zoom. For more info, please e-mail helpathand@peninsulafamilyservice.org or 650-403-4300 ext. 4366.

The Pride Center is currently offering the following groups:

Youth Groups

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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.

The LGBTQIA+ Youth Group is a peer lead group for the LGBTQIA+ youth agesÂ 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
Or by scanning the QR Code.

This group meets every Monday from 4:30pm – 6:00pm via Zoom.

Questions? 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.

to sign up, please fill out Outlet’s Intake Form:

By visiting tinyurl.com/OutletGroupForm
Or by scanning the QR Code

This group meets every Thursday from 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Zoom.

Questions? Contact Outlet at outletprogram@acs-teens.org or 650-424-0852 ext 107

Groups for Folks 18+

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55+ LGBTQ+ Women’s Group

Are you an LGBTQ+ Woman 55+ Every Friday from 3-4 PM, we co-host a Zoom space with our partners at Peninsula Family Service where LGBTQ+ Women 55+ can connect and build connections! Roberta Gonzalez-Gregg (she/her) facilitates this weekly group.

This group meets every Friday from 3-4 PM on Zoom.

Please contact Elana (she/they) at Elana.Ron@sanmateopride.org or call 650-465-2407 to register.

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We are currently looking for a volunteer co-facilitators for the Gay Men’s Group! If you are interested, please reach out to Elana Ron (she/they) at Elana.Ron@sanmateopride.org.

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 moreâ€¦There are a wide range of ages and stories in our Gay Menâ€™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:Â tinyurl.com/smcpc-gaymensgroup

Please contact Elana Ron, she/they at Elana.Ron@sanmateopride.org or 650-465-2407 for additional information or questions regarding the group.

Update (9/27/23)– Get APP-y meetings will exclusively be online/virtual on Zoom.

In the Get APP-y Workshop, facilitators Patricia and Christian will provide support to folks ages 50+ who want to learn more about iPads, iPhones, Androids, laptops, apps etc.

This group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1-2 PM

Please RSVP by contacting helpathand@peninsulafamilyservice.org or 650-403-4300 ext. 4366 preferably by the second Friday of the month to receive call-in or Zoom instructions.

The San Mateo County Pride Center and Peninsula Family Service co-host the LGBTQ+ Book Club in partnership with San Mateo County Libraries.

Participants can expect to read both classic and contemporary books in an array of genres that feature LGBTQ+ characters and/or are written by LGBTQ+ writers. It’s open to everyone ages 18+, with folks 50+ strongly encouraged to attend!

This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 4:30-6:00 PM on Zoom.

Please use this link to register: tinyurl.com/smcpc-bookclub

Please use this link to access the books that we’re reading:Â tinyurl.com/smcpc-bookclubtitles

A peer support group for lgbtq + folks 1 8 +, ages 0-1 9 years old.

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.

This group meets on Zoom on the first Tuesdays 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

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The Polyamory Peer Power group is drop-in, peer led social and discussion group for polyamorous / open / RA / poly-friendly / poly-curious / etc. folks (18+). Folks 50+ strongly encouraged to attend.

This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30 PM.

This group is currently meeting virtually and pre-registration is required. Please use this link to register to receive your unique link to join the Zoom meeting:

tinyurl.com/smcpc-polyampower

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We are currently looking for a volunteer co-facilitators for the Queer Women’s Group! If you are interested, please reach out to Elana Ron (she/they) at Elana.Ron@sanmateopride.org.

The Queer Women’s Group is a drop-in, peer led social group where ALL women identifying folks are welcome! Come to meet new people and build community together.

This group meets on the fourth Friday of the month from 6:00pm until 7:30 PM.

This group is currently meeting virtually and pre-registration is required. Please use this link to register to receive your unique link to join the Zoom meeting: tinyurl.com/smcpc-queerwomensgroup

A poster for the trans peer support group.

The Trans* Peer Support Group is a free, safe space open to all Trans*/GNC/Non-binary community members 18+ to share experiences and build connections.

This group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 6-7:30 PM

This group is currently meeting virtually and pre-registration is required. Please register using this link: tinyurl.com/smcpc-transgroup1.

Please check our calendar for dates and times.

For questions about the Peer Support that the Pride Center offers, please reach out to the Pride Center’s Volunteer and Peer Group Coordinator, Elana Ron, she/they, at elana.ron@sanmateopride.org who can further assist you.

For more information, or if you would like to start a group,Â please contact info@sanmateopride.org

Peer Groups