coast pride

Support groups

The challenges faced by LGBTQ+ folks in general can be magnified in a rural setting. Our programs, which build on strengths and resources available in the community, are designed to increase the sense of inclusion and visibility of coastside youth, their families, and allies.

Location | All groups currently meet in person at our community center, 711 Main Street, Half Moon Bay.

Attendees under 18 will need to fill out an intake form at their first group session. If possible, for attendees under 18, please provide a permission form signed by a parent or guardian prior to the youth's first group session. Email the completed form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or bring it to the first group session.

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High School group

This group is a drop-in peer social space open to all LGBTQ+ youth in high school. The group is a safe and confidential place to hang out, share experiences, and find community in a welcoming environment.

Attendees under 18 will need to fill out an intake form at their first group session. See above regarding an additional permission form. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Group meets every Monday, 4 – 5:30 pm*

Middle School group

This group is a drop-in peer social space open to all LGBTQ+ youth in middle school. The group is a safe and confidential place to hang out, share experiences, and find community in a welcoming environment.

Attendees under 18 will need to fill out an intake form at their first group session. See above regarding an additional permission form. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Group meets every Wednesday, 3:30 – 5 pm*

Parent/caregiver group

This group, open to coastside parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth and adults, provides an opportunity to share stories and resources, foster inclusivity, awareness, and kindness, and learn more about supporting our LGBTQ+ community and families.

Peer-led by parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth.

Meetings are held at the Center and on Zoom. For more information or the meeting link, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Group meets the fourth Monday of the month, 6 – 8 pm*

Agin’ Well

In partnership with Peninsula Family Services, Agin’ Well serves up social and fun monthly activities for our community members (mostly) ages 50+.

Meetings are held twice monthly. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 6 – 7 pm at the Pacifica Community Center and the third saturday, 1:30 – 3 pm at the coastpride center.*

*Dates that fall on holidays will be rescheduled. Please check the calendar.

COVID-19 update

We are following the guidelines below in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.

COVID-19 guidelines

“It’s complex trying to parent an LGBTQ youth. You have logistics of the kid’s actual journey, which are complex in themselves. Then you have a whole set of feelings about who you are as a family and what you thought you were going to have as a life path. Whether it’s coping with logistics or with feelings, it’s extraordinarily helpful to have a peer group to share ideas with, to vent, or just to connect with others on the same journey. More than that, it’s important to have a forum to talk about my own feelings about my LGBTQ youth. I’ve found all of those things through the parent/caregiver program. It’s really helped!”
Father of LGBTQ youth

“My husband and I were excited to learn about the CoastPride Agin’ Well group, because the LGTBQ community on the coast is smaller (despite the proximity to San Francisco), and the pandemic interfered with nearly all social contact for 3 years. Since beginning to attend the gatherings and events, we’ve met a vibrant and interesting local community and established new friendships. We have enjoyed the prior events and look forward to many more in the future. Thanks for organizing and rallying the coastal LGBTQ community!”
Agin’ Well participant, February 2023