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Peer Groups

 

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.

 

The Pride Center is currently offering the following groups:

Youth Groups

The QTBIPOC Group is a peer support group for LGBTQIA+ identified People of Color ages 14-25. This group is a safe and confidential space to share experiences and is 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.

The LGBTQIA+ Drop In Group is open to LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies ages 10-18 who are interested in connecting and building community through games, activities, and topic discussions.

This group meets on Mondays from 4:30pm – 6:00pm via Zoom.

How to attend these groups:

STEP 1: Complete the Outlet intake form: tinyurl.com/outletintakeform

STEP 2: An Outlet Facilitator will schedule a brief 10 minute video orientation and answer any questions you have at that point.

Questions? Contact [email protected] or 650-424-0852 ext. 107

Groups for Folks 18+

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 Eddie at [email protected] to register.

We are currently looking for a volunteer co-facilitators for the Gay Men’s Group! If you are interested, please reach out to our Older Adult Program Coordinator, Eddie Perez (he/they) at [email protected]

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 Eddie at [email protected] or 650.403.4300 Ext. 4383 for additional information or questions regarding the group.

Update (2/28/23)– This group is currently on hiatus.  This group will no longer take place in its current virtual format and will resume onsite at the Pride Center. Please stay tuned for more information!

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.

Please RSVP to Patricia Duarte at [email protected]   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:  tinyurl.com/smcpc-bookclubtitles

The LGBTQ+ Parent Peer Support Group is a space for LGBTQ+ folks age 18+ who are parents of kid(s) 0-17 years old to support each other, share parenting wisdom, and build community. This group is open to anyone who is a parent or caregiver of young children, with all family formations and ways of being or becoming a parent welcome! 

This group meets on Zoom on the first Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30pm PST 

Pre-registration is required; please register in advance at: tinyurl.com/smcpc-parentsgroup  

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

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

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 more information, or if you would like to start a group, please contact [email protected]

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Phone: 650-591-0133
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The San Mateo County Pride Center is currently operating remotely and beginnning of NEXT week, April 4, our official on-site hours of operation will be the following:

Tues – Thurs, 11:00am – 7:00 pm, except Tues between 1 pm – 3 pm will be closed for meetings.

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