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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National Coming Out Day Panel and Allyship Workshop
·OnlineOnlineJoin us on October 20th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for a panel discussion on coming out and/or supporting a loved one in coming out at LGBTQ+ in today's current political climate. After the panel we will be hosting a training on effective allyship as well as case management resources for folks seeking support in coming out.
This event will take place at Manzanita Hall at 500 County Center in Redwood City.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/SMCPCNCOD2026
If you have any questions please contact ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org
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LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Case Management Drop-in Support Hours
Samaritan House of San Mateo County, 4031 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA, San Mateo, CA, USAre you struggling to find what you need? Have you felt down, lonely, or upset? Do you need someone to talk to about mental health? Or need support with navigating housing, food, health insurance, job search, or gender-affirming care?
Come visit us in-person for our LGBTQ+ Affirming Drop-in Hours! (Hosted at various community partner locations throughout San Mateo County)
Meet directly with LGBTQ affirming mental health and case management professionals to get connected with the resources and support you need - including immediate mental health support.
We will also have gender-affirming garments available for those in need. These include chest binders, rolls of trans tape, tucking briefs, and more.
We know how costly and challenging it can be to find affirming providers. Our drop-in hours aim to provide a low barrier “open door” and safe space for LGBTQ+ community members and their loved ones to get the help they need to best meet their needs.
Our first session will take place on Friday, October 23 from 1:00-5:00pm at Samaritan House, 2nd Floor (4031 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403). Please scroll down for important information about directions to Samaritan House.
No registration required!
Questions? Contact clinical@sanmateopride.org or 650-591-0133
Directions:
Samaritan House is located at 4031 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403. We offer designated client parking within our facility. Depending on your direction of approach, you will turn into our building via 42nd Avenue. On the left side, there is a private business, and on the right side, limited Samaritan House parking is available. Continue driving straight to enter our parking lot; please use the "client parking" designated area. Please be advised that our food program operates from our parking lot, which may result in wait times or lines before parking is available. Alternatively, you may park in the surrounding community, but we ask that you adhere to local parking regulations.Contact us at clinical@sanmateopride.org or 650-591-0133 for more information. Visit our website at https://sanmateopride.org.
This project is supported by Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Programs.
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FriGay Flicks: Rocky Horror Picture Show
CORA, 2211 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA, San Mateo, CA, USFriGay Flicks: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Rated R)
We hope you can join the San Mateo County Pride Center and CORA on Friday, October 23 for a screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”! Let’s get ready for Halloween with this cult classic.
Join us at CORA San Mateo in the Carelle Room on Friday, October 23rd!This event is free and open to the public. Costumes encouraged! Snacks will be provided. Doors open at 6pm and the movie will start at 6:30 pm.
CORA San Mateo is located at 2205 Palm Ave.About the Film:
On a wild and rain-swept late-November evening, somewhere at an empty stretch of road, blissfully-affianced, prudish, boringly-innocent young pair Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) find themselves stranded on their way to visit an ex-tutor. Instead, the couple will inadvertently unearth the cross-dressing Dr. Frank-N-Furter's (Tim Curry's) spooky lair of inexhaustible oddities, just in time to partake in the out-of-this-world mad scientist's proud unveiling of his latest, delightfully extravagant, most daring creation: the ultimate male and the perfect sex symbol. But, little by little, as the effervescent transgressive force gobbles up whole the unsuspecting visitors of the night, Brad and Janet slowly begin to embrace the potent fascinations of seduction, while an idolized Rocky roams free in the mansion. Who can interrupt man's union with the absolute pleasure?To watch a trailer, click this link. This film is Rated R.
Content warnings include:
- Mild violence
- Mild alcohol and cigarette use
- Moderate Sex & Nudity
Closed Captioning will be utilized for this film.
RSVP here
CORA San Mateo is located at 2205 Palm Ave in San Mateo.
Accessibility information about CORA can be found here.Questions? Please contact info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133
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An Outlet Outing at Edgewood Park
Edgewood Park and Preserve, Edgewood Park, Redwood City, CA, USJoin Outlet, SMCPC, & SMC Parks for this free event at Edgewood Park, open to all ages, with a focus on LGBTQIA youth and/or their families!
Community members are welcome to join us for:
- A 1.5-2 mile hike around Edgewood Park (~1 hour and 30 minutes)
- A Q&A Session with Natalie Krug* (she/her) (~30 minutes)
- Arts and Crafts Activity + Opportunity to explore the Visitor Center (~45 minutes)
*Natalie Krug (she/her) is the San Mateo County Arborist and Urban Forester. Her love of nature brought her into a career caring for trees. In her free time Natalie spends her time caring for two young daughters, camping, playing ice hockey, and spending time in the forest.
RSVP is required for this event. All participants, including children, must be registered individually.
Please note that spaces are limited. Additional details will be shared with all registered participants before the event.To learn more about Edgewood Park, please visit https://www.smcgov.org/parks/edgewood-park-natural-preserve.
If you have any questions or need to cancel a prior registration if you are unable to attend, please contact Outlet at outletprogram@acs-teens.org.
By registering for this event with Outlet, you are giving our staff permission to take pictures of you during this event. If you or someone in your "group" wishes to not be photographed, please let an Outlet staff member know at the start of the event
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