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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Out and About – Paint your own ceramics at Laurel St. Arts
Laurel Street Arts, 733 Laurel Street, San Carlos, San Carlos, CA, USOut and About – Paint your own ceramics at Laurel St. Arts
Thursday, March 12th from 5:30 -7 PM at Laurel Street Arts (733 Laurel Street, San Carlos)Join the San Mateo County Pride Center as we explore our county with our Out & About events.
This is the FIRST in a series of community gatherings at locally owned or friendly LGBTQ+ businesses in San Mateo County. In March, we will meet at Laurel Street Arts in San Carlos. Laurel Street Arts is a locally-owned, full-service, crafts studio specializing in pottery painting, mosaics, and glass fusing. Come paint with us, and the best part is that this is on us- no cost to our community members!
Registration is requiredRegister at: https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCOutandAboutMarch
Questions? Contact info@sanmateopride.org or 650-591-0133
2 attendees
QTBIPOC Support Group
·OnlineOnlineA free peer support group for folks who are LGBTQ+ identified people of color, and 18+. Join us monthly to find community, share stories & interests, give and receive support, and build new friendships! *This group is both English and Spanish speaking.
This group meets every 2nd Thursday from 6-7:30pm PST via Zoom!
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/smpcqtbipoc
2 attendees
LGBTQ+ Parent Group
·OnlineOnlineA free peer support group for folks who are LGBTQ+ identified and parents of kid(s) 0-17 years old. Parents are encouraged to join us to receive support, share parenting wisdom, build community and more.
All ways of being or becoming a parent are welcome!If you know a parent who identifies as LGBTQ+ who might be interested in attending, please invite them to join!
This group meets once a month on the 3rd Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 PM PST.*
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/smpcparentgroup
1 attendee
Past events
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