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LGBTQ+ YOUTH WELL-BEING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, DIVERSITY CENTER OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

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  • Description:

    The Diversity Center supports Gender Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) in middle and high schools through workshops, special events, and resource sharing. We organize social gatherings and activities for LGBTQ+ and allied youth (ages 11-18) and young adults (ages 18-24), including mental health fairs, Queer Prom, and CampOUT. In response to community needs, we launched a playgroup for gender-diverse children (ages 5-11) in collaboration with TransFamilies. All program participants are asked to complete our Community Connection Survey annually.

    Key Programs

    Rainbow Kids: A monthly 90 minute playgroup for gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies elementary school age 5-11 and their families. Co-facilitated with TransFamilies.

    Prismatic Youth Gatherings: A monthly activity for LGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 11-18. This program is designed to help youth feel a sense of belonging and empowerment.

    GenderVentures: A monthly support group for gender-diverse youth ages 11-18. This program encourages youth to explore and understand how gender informs the way we experience the world. One of the best ways to freely explore gender diversity safely, is to do so with community!

    We host an annual Queer Prom and CampOUT for LGBTQ+ and allied youth ages 14-18.

    Youth Services: CAREER EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & WELLNESS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP



  • Website: http://www.diversitycenter.org
  • Email: info@diversitycenter.org
  • Phone(s): (831) 425-5422, (866) 488-7386
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 1pm-5:30pm (Except holidays) Programming may take place outside of drop-in hours, after school, or on Saturdays. Visit our community calendar to learn more about our youth events and activities.
  • Eligibility: Children (birth-18 years)
  • Requirements: None
  • Areas Served:
    • Santa Cruz United States
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  • Contacts:
    • Meggie Pina, Senior Manager of Well-being Programs, info@diversitycenter.org

Location(s)

Location Name: THE DIVERSITY CENTER

  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible bathroom
  • Physical Address: 1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

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