About us
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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Gayme Night
Adolescent Counseling Services, 1779 Woodside Rd (Suite 200), Redwood City, CA, USInstead of being bored, join the Pride Center and Outlet for Gayme Night! From party games to trivia, Nintendo switch, mahjong and board games, there will be something for everyone. If you have a game that you’ve been wanting to play, bring it to game night! Did we mention that you can win a prize?
Join us on Tuesday, 9/8 from 6-8pm at Adolescent Counseling Service in Redwood City.
This event is free and open to the public. Light snacks will be provided. No registration is required.
Adolescent Counseling Services is located at 1779 Woodside Road Suite 200, Redwood City CA 94061. For accessibility and parking information, please use this link: https://qrco.de/ACSaccessinfo
Questions? Please contact info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133
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Sound Healing to Embody Inner Peace
Belmont Library, 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA, USJoin San Mateo County Pride Center and Banyan Tree Women’s Collective for this healing event in honor of Suicide Prevention Month.
Collective care in challenging times is the most important action you can take to protect your mental health. In honor of Suicide Prevention month the Banyan Wellness Team invites you to join us for 90 minutes of sound healing, breathwork, meditation and journaling. Come as you are with an open mind to embrace stillness and rest while being witnessed by your community.
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow as you will be lying down for most of the experience. You can improve your experience by preparing in the following ways:
- Come with a digested stomach
- Bring your thermal mug for tea
- Water bottle
- Journal and Pen
- Optional eye maskIf you require special assistance or have questions about the session please reach out to info@banyanWomen.org for support.
Spaces are LIMITED, RSVP ASAP at https://tinyurl.com/SPMSoundBath26
See you on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6pm in the Taube Room at
The Belmont Public Library (1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, 94002).Accessibility information about The Belmont Public Library:
- The Belmont Public Library is located at 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, 94002
- There is a designated parking lot as well as street parking available.
- The Belmont Public Library is close to the SamTrans 295 stop at Alameda de las Pulgas & Belmont Library.
- The Taube Room will open at 6pm and activities will start at 6:15pm.
- There are gendered restroom spaces with ADA accessible stalls towards the front, and an individual, gender-neutral ADA accessible restroom inside the library.
- This Pride Center event at the Belmont Public Library is a weapon and substance free Sober space.Questions? Please contact info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133
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Mindful Walk at Memorial Park (new date)
Memorial Park, 9500 Pescadero Creek Rd, Loma Mar, CA, US**Please note- this event will take place on Sat, 9/26, not 9/19**
Join San Mateo County Parks Foundation, CORA, and the San Mateo County Pride Center for a mindful walk in Memorial Park. This hike will take place Saturday, September 26th from 1-3:30pm and will be led by a certified Forest Therapy guide.
Memorial Park is a unique and magical park surrounded by old-growth redwoods. It offers picnic areas, a nature center, a camp store, campfire programs, and the beautiful Pescadero Creek that winds through the park. Known for its family-friendly camping areas, Memorial Park is also home to the scenic Tan Oak and Mt. Ellen Nature Trails, making it an ideal location for a restorative Forest Therapy experience.
Forest Therapy is a guided practice of slow, mindful walking in nature designed to reduce stress, improve mood, and foster a deeper connection with yourself and the natural world. Rooted in the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku ("forest bathing"), it invites participants to slow down, engage their senses, and reconnect with nature. No hiking experience or special level of physical fitness is required.What a Session Looks Like?
A certified Forest Therapy guide leads the group through gentle, easy-paced invitations, simple prompts that encourage participants to notice the sounds, sights, textures, and sensations of the forest. Sessions typically last about two hours, and no special gear is needed beyond comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.
The pace is relaxed and non-competitive. This is not a workout or a hike with a destination, but an opportunity to be present, restore your mind and body, and experience nature in a meaningful way.Memorial Park:
9500 Pescadero Creek Road, Loma Mar, CA 94021Please let us know if transportation support is needed. For any questions or concerns regarding the event, please contact Cristina P. Vila Ruiz at cristina@supportparks.org and Elana Ron at elana.ron@sanmateopride.org.
For more information about San Mateo County's various parks, visit this link.
Meeting Spot Address: 9500 Pescadero Creek Rd, Loma Mar, CA 94021
Spaces are LIMITED, RSVP ASAP at https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCFallHike26
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We Belong Here: Mindfulness, Connection and Community
Canada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, CA, USCome connect with others, get curious, and explore what helps you feel at home. Join mindfulness teacher Mar Munn for a 90-minute interactive workshop with playful ways to get to know each other, guided meditation, gentle movement, and reflection. We’ll explore belonging and community, and consider what helps us feel welcomed, supported, and at ease with ourselves and others.
No meditation experience needed — just bring yourself, your curiosity, and something to write with!Mar Munn (they/them) has been teaching mindfulness, meditation, and embodied practice since 2017. Mar works with communities of adults and youth navigating stress, transition, and collective struggle. Their work weaves together Buddhist practice, gentle movement, ritual, trauma-informed facilitation, and social justice education. Learn more about Mar at www.meditatewithmarissa.com
Please see registration link for accessibility information.
Spaces are LIMITED, RSVP ASAP at https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCMindWorkshop26
See you on Wednesday, September 30th at 7pm in the Cultural Center at Cañada College (4200 Farm Hill, Redwood City- Building 17, room 107).1 attendee
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