About us
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:
LGBTQ Book Club - Monthly on the 1st Wednesday from 4:30- 6pm PST
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/smpcbookclub
Polyamory Peer Power - Monthly on the 1st Wednesday from 7- 8:30pm PST
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/smpcpolypeerpower
Trans* Group - Monthly on the 1st Thursday from 6-7:30pm PST
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/smpctransgroup
QTBIPOC Group – Monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 6-7:30pm PST
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/smpcqtbipoc
Crafting in Community - Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 5:30-6:30pm PST
Registration not required, join us at: https://tinyurl.com/smpccic
LGBTQ+ Parent Group - Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday from 7:30-8:30pm PST
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/smpcparentgroup
Gay Men’s Group - Monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 6-7:30pm PST
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/smpcgaymengroup
Queer Peers – Monthly on the 4th Wednesday from 6-7:30pm PST
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/smpcqueerpeers
Queer Women’s Social Group - Monthly on the 4th Friday from 6-7:30pm PST
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/smpcqueerwomengroup
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. If you are in need of therapy or mental health support, please reach out to clinical@sanmateopride.org
Please note the following:
~All groups will remain virtual until further notice
~All groups are 18+
~To learn more about the Peer Groups that we offer, please contact our Lead Trainer and Peer Group Coordinator, Ishani Dugar (they/xe) at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org.
~Please read our Community Agreements at: https://sanmateopride.org/faq/
~Our groups are English-speaking and closed captioning is available if needed.
~Dates may occasionally shift, the Zoom page for each group is the most accurate list of upcoming meeting dates
Upcoming events
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Queer Women's Group
·OnlineOnlineA free, drop-in, peer-led virtual social group for LGBTQ+ Women 18+. Come make friends and build connections with people in San Mateo County and beyond! This group is welcoming off all people who identify as Queer Women regardless of specific labels or other identities.
This group meets on the fourth Friday of the month from 6:00pm until 7:30 PM on Zoom
Registration link: tinyurl.com/smpcqueerwomengroup
1 attendee
LGBTQ+ Book Club
·OnlineOnlineThe San Mateo County Pride Center co-hosts the LGBTQ+ Book Club in partnership with San Mateo County Libraries.
This is a free monthly book club with a focus on LGBTQ+ texts. Join us for great book discussions with community, and to cast your vote for future books!
This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 4:30-6:00PM PST on Zoom.
Please use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/smpcbookclub
Book club selections have been selected through March 2026 – To learn more about the books that we’re reading, visit this link.
2 attendees
Spring Queeraoke (Co-hosted with Outlet)
Adolescent Counseling Services, 1779 Woodside Rd (Suite 200), Redwood City, CA, USSpring Queeraoke
Wednesday, March 4th from 6-8 PM
at the Adolescent Counseling Services
(1779 Woodside Rd Suite 200, Redwood City, CA 94061)Can you think of a better way to spring into a new season 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 join 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.Register at: https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCSpringQueeraoke26
Accessibility info in registration link
Questions? Email info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133
1 attendee
Polyamory Peer Power
·OnlineOnlineThe Polyamory Peer Power group is drop-in, peer led social and discussion group for polyamorous / open / RA / poly-friendly / poly-curious / etc. folks (18+).
This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 PM on Zoom.
To learn more about each month's topic, visit: https://www.meetup.com/polyamory-peer-power.
Register here- tinyurl.com/smpcpolypeerpower
1 attendee
Past events
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