What we’re about
The San Mateo County Pride Center was born of the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community over the years and stands for equity, inclusion, dignity, self-determination, and justice. Over a decade in the making, the Pride Center is the first ever LGBTQ+ community center in San Mateo County. Whether seeking behavioral health services or gathering in solidarity with others to share stories, build relationships, learn, grow, create, and heal together, LGBTQ+ individuals and
communities throughout the Peninsula finally have a space to call their own!
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and affirming community climate that fosters personal growth, health, and opportunities to thrive for individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities through education, counseling, advocacy, and support.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to create an innovative, respectful, and equitable community of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities that supports complete inclusion, is free of discrimination, strives for knowledge, challenges barriers, and seeks to empower agents of social change.
To learn more, visit our website - https://sanmateopride.org/
Upcoming events
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December Queeraoke
Adolescent Counseling Services, 1779 Woodside Rd (Suite 200), Redwood City, CA, USDecember Queeraoke
Wed, 12/17 from 5-8 PM at the Adolescent Counseling Services (1779 Woodside Rd Suite 200, Redwood City, CA 94061)
Can you think of a better way to celebrate winter than getting together with your besties and singing along to your favorite songs? Whether you’re a karaoke regular, someone who is curious about karaoke, or someone who’d like to try singing a new song, this is a space for you!
Come grab a cup of cocoa and get out of the cold with Outlet and the San Mateo County Pride Center for this fun and fabulous space! This is a sober, all ages event. Snacks will be provided.
See you on Wednesday, December 17th from 5-8 PM at the Adolescent Counseling Services (1779 Woodside Rd Suite 200, Redwood City, CA 94061)
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCWinterQueeraoke25
Accessibility information about Outlet at Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS):
- Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) is a “mask friendly” space. While masks are not required, we will provide masks for those who wish to wear them.
- There is a parking lot located behind the building, with entrances on Woodside Road and Santa Clara Ave.
- ACS is located on the second floor of the building, at Suite 200. The suite can be accessed by elevator or stairs inside the entrance to the building by the parking lot.
- There is a wheel-chair accessible entrance located at the parking lot entrance.
- ACS is located 0.3 miles west of the Woodside Rd and Massachusetts stop for Samtrans 278.
- This is currently not a scent-free/fragrance-free space. We strive to be scent/fragrance-aware.
- ACS is a weapon and substance-free sober space.
Questions? Please contact info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133
1 attendee
•OnlineGay Men's Group (18+)
OnlinePeer Group Zooms are changing starting in August 2025! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using a new registration link.
A free, peer-led, social support group for Gay Men 18+! Join us monthly to find community, share stories & interests, give and receive support, and build new friendships! This group is welcoming of all people who identify as men who love men, regardless of specific labels or other identities. 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/smpcgaymengroup
(current registration link as of 8/1/25)
Questions? Contact Ishani (they/xem) at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234 (text ok)
To learn more about the San Mateo County Pride Center, visit - https://sanmateopride.org/1 attendee
•OnlineTrans* Peer Group (18+)
OnlinePeer Group Zooms are changing starting in August 2025! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using a new registration link.
A free, peer-led social group for Trans* folks 18+! Join us monthly to find community, share stories & interests, give and receive support, and build new friendships! This group is welcoming of all people who identify as Trans* or are exploring their gender.
Beginning in August, this group will shift from hybrid to Zoom only.
This group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 PM.
Register here - tinyurl.com/smpctransgroup
(current registration link as of 8/1/25)
Questions? Contact Ishani (they/xem) at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234 (text ok)
To learn more about the San Mateo County Pride Center, visit - https://sanmateopride.org/1 attendee
•OnlinePolyamory Peer Power (18+)
OnlinePeer group Zooms are changing starting in August! If you attend any of our peer support groups, you need to RE-REGISTER using the new registration link below. To see the new registration links for all the peer support groups, please visit - https://sanmateopride.org/programs/peer-groups/
Hey folks! It’s almost time for the Polyamory Peer Power meeting with the San Mateo County Pride Center! This is a social and discussion group for polyamorous/open/RA/poly-friendly/poly-curious/etc folks (18+) in San Mateo County (and beyond)
REGISTER IN ADVANCE for this meeting: https://tinyurl.com/smcpcpolyampower
Accessibility information: this group meets in English on Zoom and closed captioning is available.
Questions? Contact Ishani Dugar (they/them or xe/xem at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-12341 attendee
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