LGBTQ+

Families Uplifting Families

Families Uplifting Families is a no-cost support group for parents, families, and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people. Families Uplifting Families provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where parents and loved ones can share their feelings, explore their questions and concerns, and gain insight into supporting their 2SLGBTQ+ or questioning youth.

NEW UPDATES AS OF OCTOBER 2025:

  • New meeting location in San Juan Capistrano, CA; please complete the form via the “Register Here” link below for more info
  • Group meeting dates are 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings of the month
  • Teen connection group offered for youth ages 12+
  • Childcare for youth under age 12 no longer available at our new location
Summer/Fall 2025
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Winter/Spring 2026
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Rainbow Connection – LGBTQ+ Teens & Teen Allies

Rainbow Connection is a monthly mixer for all high school-aged LGBTQ+ youth and allies brought to you by the Wellness & Prevention Center and The LGBTQ Center OC! These monthly social events are open to all high schoolers in South Orange County. We provide snacks, games, and a safe space for young people to simply gather and enjoy each other’s company. 🌟🏳️‍🌈

Dates (Fall 2025/Spring 2026):

Friday, October 10th, 2025

Friday, November 21st, 2025

Friday, December 12th, 2025

Friday, January 16th, 2026

Friday, February 20th, 2026

Friday, March 13th, 2026

Friday, April 17th, 2026

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA

Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Contact: For more information, including meeting address, please email Sophii Sandoval, sophii@wpc-oc.org, or info@lgbtqcenteroc.org

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