Gay/Straight Alliance – Vista Library

• Meet up with other LGBTQ youth and allies for fun, snacks, conversation, and a safe space

• Vista Branch Library

• 700 Eucalyptus Ave,

• Vista, CA 92084

• Ages 11-14

• Meets the first Saturday of every month at 10:00 AM

Our Circle

• Our Circle is a safe haven for all of North County’s young LGBTQI community. It is not a therapy group. It is a friendly and casual gathering that allows members to share the highs and lows of their lives. The group is free to attend and open to ages 14-18

• Meets every Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM.

Our Space – Encinitas

• Come meet up with other LGBTQ and Allied youth in a safe and friendly atmosphere. This social/support group takes place in the

• Encinitas Library,

• 540 Cornish Drive,

• Encinitas, CA 92024

• Ages 14-18

• Meets third Sunday afternoon of every month from 12-1:30pm

Our Space – Poway

• Come meet up with other LGBTQ youth in a safe and friendly atmosphere. This social/support group takes place in the

• St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church,

• 16275 Pomerado Rd,

• Poway, CA 92064

• 760-753-7376

• LGBTQ+ high school-age youth meets second and fourth Tuesday evening of every month from 6:30 - 8:30pm

Our Space - San Marcos

• Meet up with other LGBTQ + Allied middle school youth in a safe and friendly space to hang out, socialize, eat snacks, and have fun.

• San Marcos Library Community Room,

• 2 Civic Center Drive,

• San Marcos, CA 92069

• Meets the second Saturday of every month from 9:30-11:00 AM

PFLAG

• Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Click here for additional information regarding the PFLAG program.

• North County Inland – Rancho Bernardo, 16783 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego, 92128

• contact: northcountyinland@pflag.coM

• Meets on the third Thursday evening of every month from 7:00-9:00 PM

• North County Coastal – Carlsbad

• 2020 Chestnut Avenue (Pilgrim Children’s Center)

• Carlsbad, 92008

• contact: northcountycoastal@pflag.com

• Meets on the first Monday evening of every month from 7:00-9:00 PM

The Round Table

• The Round Table is a discussion group for LGBTQ individuals, ages 19-29, seeking community, acceptance and a safe space to explore a variety of topics, from experiences in the community, to dating and friendships. For more info, contact the group coordinator, Candice Redden at credden@ymca.org

• Meets every Thursday evening from 6:30-8:00 PM

Safe Space - Escondido

• Meet up with LGBTQ + Allied youth ages 12 to 17 in a safe and friendly space to be yourself, meet new people and participate in crafty activities. All facilitators are volunteers for the North County LGBTQ Resource Center's Project Youth.

• Escondido Public Library

• 239 S Kalmia St,

• Escondido, CA 92025

• Meets the second Thursday of every month from 4:15-5:45 PM

Safe Space - San Marcos

• Meet up with LGBTQ + Allied youth ages 11 to 18 in a safe and friendly space to be yourself, meet new people and participate in crafty activities. In partnership with the North County LGBTQ Resource Center's Project Youth.

• San Marcos Public Library

• 2 Civic Center Dr,

• San Marcos, CA 92069

• Meets the first Monday of every month at 4:30 PM

TransFamily Support Group

• TransFamily Support Group creates a safe environment with guided discussion for transgender and gender-nonconforming children, teens, and young adults to explore a multitude of topics around gender identity and expression.

• Parents and other family members will meet separately to experience and express support, obtain resources, and learn more about what they and their children are experiencing. TransFamily Support Group will help individuals and families navigate the journey when a member is transitioning from birth-assigned to identified and expressed gender. Contact: info@transfamilysos.org

• Meets the third Sunday of every month from 1:00-2:30 PM

Unicorn Homes is a program of the North County LGBTQ Resource Center in partnership with the San Diego Youth and Community Services.

The purpose for the program is to provide LGBTQI youth who are homeless or have been engaged in dangerous behavior or environments a safe place to reside for a period of 14 days. The goal of the program is to reunify the youth and the family as well as to rectify some of the problems within the living environment so that when the youth returns, they return to a safe and supportive home. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Come As You Are

A weekly discussion group which are supportive of all people dealing with issues around gender whether they are trans*, intersex, or questioning. The group is also open to SOFFAs (Significant Others, Friends, Families, and Allies). Group meets ONLINE every Monday from 6:30-8:00pm. Email Leea Pronovost at unicornhomesforyouth@gmail.com

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Trans Family Support Services

TransFamily Support Group creates a safe environment with guided discussion for transgender and gender-nonconforming children, teens, and young adults to explore a multitude of topics around gender identity and expression. Parents and other family members will meet separately to experience and express support, obtain resources, and learn more about what they and their children are experiencing. TransFamily Support Group will help individuals and families navigate the journey when a member is transitioning from birth-assigned to identified and expressed gender. Group meets 3rd Sunday of every month at 1:00-2:30pm at the Resource Center. For questions or more information, please contact: info@transfamilysos.org

ElderPride – 55+ Gay Men’s Support Group

ElderPride is a weekly educational and support group for gay men, ages fifty-five and above, who are dealing with issues of aging in a youth-oriented culture. Come and learn about the principles of conscious aging and becoming a true elder. Develop your own vision for a vibrant, productive life during this time of transition. Increase your sense of self-worth as you connect with others who are also exploring this challenging and rewarding time of life.

This group is facilitated by Sandra Rogers, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with fourteen years of experience in delivering mental health services to the HIV/AIDS community in Los Angeles. She also specialized in working with gay men in her private practice there and conducted workshops on Conscious Coupling and Spirit and Flesh in the Learning Curve program at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. As a private practice therapist here in North County, she continues to work with gay men.

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ElderPride meets the last Friday of each month at 10:30 to 12:00 noon at the Resource Center. For more information, please contact Sandra Rogers at 760-846-6650.

Just Us

Email: justusoceansideca@gmail.com

Contact name: David Dollahon

Back-up email address: ddollahon@gmail.com

JustUs is a group of men and women, mostly gays and lesbians, but all are welcome from all age groups and relationships status, that get together in safe environments for camaraderie, friendship, support, and a little food, drink and exercise added in for fun. All activities are free (other than paying for your own meals) and there is no membership fee to belong.

Dinner Out:

The group meets for cocktails and dinner on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at The Broiler Oceanside on the northside of Oceanside's Harbor. Cocktails are at 5:00 pm, sit down for dinner is around 6:00 pm, and we are usually done between 7:30 and 8:00 pm. Tuesdays at the Broiler provides for an all night happy hour and drink specials, but the full menu is also available. They provide us with a great server, full bar, and individual checkss for however many are in your party (single, couple, or more). Please email: justusoceansideca@gmail.com for notification and RSVP for the dinner. David Dollahon is the current group coordinator and manages an email listing of all members and coordinates the monthly reminders of the dinners and RSVPs for the group. We ask that you RSVP your attendance for each monthly dinner so that we can give the Restaurant a headcount.

Potlucks:

From March through October, members of JustUs will host a potluck for the group in their homes. It is usually the 4th Sunday of the month, but the day and times are actually determined by the hosts. The coordinator also handles the email notice and reminders to the group so that the hosts can have a headcount and provide some coordination on the dishes brought by the members. You must attend at least one "Dinner Out" at the Broiler before being added to the Potluck email group.

Saturday morning walks;

Rain or shine, each Saturday morning a group of walkers (and the occasional runner or two) meet at Magee Park in Carlsbad at 9:00 am. Magee park is on the northwest corner of Coast Highway and Beech Avenue. Meeting location is on the south side of the park in front of the Carlsbad Historical Society museum. The walkers depart at 9:05 am and walk 1.5 miles south along the beach and then turn around and head back up Coast Highway to Cafe Elysa by no later than 10:30 (usually closer to 10:00 am). Roundtrip the walk is 3 miles. Cafe Elysa provides our roup with a reserved space and everyone orders and pays for their own brunch. This is a part of the Front Runners and Walkers of San Diego County. Everyone is welcome and just show up if you are interested in attending/walking. No RSVPs or reminders are sent. Walks are led by the spry 83-yo youngster Noel Baggett -- so just ask for Noel when you get to the park. Also, about once a quarter there is a walk/run/brunch with the Front Runners & Walkers from San Diego - usually at the Beach in Solana Beach.

Women’s Coming Out Support Group – A place for questioning women

We provide a safe haven where gay, bisexual and questioning women can find acceptance, support and a friendly atmosphere. The group will focus on topics such as: understanding feelings of same gender attraction and love; examining stereotypes about lesbians, gays bisexuals and transgender; incorporating other important aspects of identity (i.e., race/ethnicity, religion, age) into your current self-perception; coming out to friends, family, siblings, co-workers; developing social support; and learning about the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) community.

Meets on the first Friday of the month at 4 PM at the Resource Center.

Military Support Group

The Military Support Group is a free service to all those who currently serve or have served in any military service branch. Even though DOMA and DADT no longer exist “on paper” there is still a lot to be done. Our group mission is to address issues related to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Active Duty and Military Veterans. We strive to achieve a high quality of respect for all service members and promote positive images of LGBTQ people. For more information please call the LGBTQ Resource Center at 760-994-1690.

The Military Support Group meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:15pm to 7:45pm at the Resource Center.

LGBT Book Club

Join our book club! We meet monthly and typically read books with an LGBT author, theme or protagonist. Everyone is welcome.

Meets the FIRST Thursday of each month, from 5:30 to 6:30pm at the Oceanside Public Library, 330 N. Coast Hwy. 92054.

Front Runners & Walkers San Diego - North County

Front Runners & Walkers is San Diego’s LGBT running club. Whatever your athletic ability, orientation, and gender identity, there’s a place for you with Front Runners and Walkers. Our route is about 2+ miles round trip. After the walk/run (around 10:00 am) we meet informally for coffee and conversation at Cafe Elysa on 3076 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Join us!

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Meets in Magee Park at 258 Beech Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008

between Garfield St & Carlsbad Blvd Saturday mornings at 9:00 am