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Support groups

The challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth 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.

COVID-19 update

As we carefully move to in-person groups for our parent/caregiver and youth groups, we will follow guidelines in an effort to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. We will use the online group format on those days when we cannot meet in person.

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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

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

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 first and third Wednesday of the month, 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*

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