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Families at The Center is an inclusive family program at the San Diego LGBT Community Center. Our program is designed to provide resources, education, support and opportunities for community building for LGBTQIA+ families and those considering parenthood. At the Center, we believe family is whomever you define as family -related and by choice. We welcome anyone you feel has cared about, supported, mentored or nurtured your development. We know that families thrive and grow through the inclusion of many different members and all are welcome to take part in our program.
Family services include:
- Information and referrals regarding schools, parenting, housing and voting
- Support groups and peer support
- Educational and skill-building opportunities
- Social and recreational opportunities
For more information, contact us at families@thecentersd.org.
Weekly Happenings
2021 February
Week 4
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01February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
01February5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
01February6:30 pm - 7:30 pmCreating Kin: Processing Group
Hillcrest Youth Center01February7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center01February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Open Discussion Group
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02February12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
02February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
02February7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAromatic and Asexual Discussion Group
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03February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
03February1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
03February3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center03February4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center03February5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center03February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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04February3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center04February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
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05February10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center05February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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06February10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest06February10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley06February5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
06February8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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07February1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park07February2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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08February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
08February5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
08February7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center08February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Open Discussion Group
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09February12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
09February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
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10February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
10February1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
10February3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center10February4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center10February5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center10February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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11February3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center11February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
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12February10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center12February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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13February10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest13February10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley13February5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
13February8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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14February1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park14February2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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15February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
15February5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
15February7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center15February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Open Discussion Group
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16February12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
16February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
16February7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAromatic and Asexual Discussion Group
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17February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
17February1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
17February3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center17February4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center17February5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center17February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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18February3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center18February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
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19February10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center19February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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20February10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest20February10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley20February5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
20February8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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21February1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park21February2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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22February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
22February5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
22February7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center22February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Open Discussion Group
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23February12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
23February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
23February6:30 pm - 7:30 pmCreating Kin: Resource Group
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24February1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
24February1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
24February3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center24February4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center24February5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center24February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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25February3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center25February6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
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26February10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center26February7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
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27February10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest27February10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley27February11:00 am - 12:30 pmBrave Space
The Center27February5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
27February8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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28February1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park28February2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
Discussion Groups
Un grupo para personas que tienen familiares que son Gay, Lesbiana, Bisexual, o Transgenero. Este grupo es para educar, apoyar, y comprender a nuestros hijos. Invitamos a padres, madres, hermanos o hermanas, tios/as, o cualquier familiar a participar en platicas del grupo.
This is a Spanish-speaking support group for Latino families with LGBT members. The group provides education, support, understanding and a safe and understanding space to share stories and concerns. It is facilitated by parents who share their experiences and their process of coming to understand and support their LGBT children. All family members are welcome.
South Bay Mi Familia: 2nd Mondays from 6-8pm. 1180 3rd Ave, Suite C1, Chula Vista, Ca 91911. For questions and accomodations, please contact Tiana Vargas at 619.692.2077 x212, families@thecentersd.org.
2nd Monday of the month, 6-8pm at the South Bay Youth Center
Hillcrest Mi Familia: 3rd Mondays, 6-8pm at The San Diego LGBT Community Center. Para más información, por favor póngase en contacto con Ricardo Gallego al 619.692.2077 x116, latinos@thecentersd.org.
3rd Monday of the month, 6-8pm at The Center
This is a support group for parents and guardians of transgender and gender non-conforming youth and adults. You are invited to find community and discuss how to lovingly support your youth.
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:30-730pm at The Center.
This is a peer-peer support group for LGBTQ+ persons, their families, friends and our straight allies.
3rd Monday of every month from 7-8pm at our South Bay Youth Center 1180 3rd Ave Chula Vista, CA 91911.
Fleet and Family Support Services and AMPA’s LGBT Military Support Group is open to all LGBT Active Duty Service Members, partners, and families with or without children. For more information, contact Elisa Ruben at 619.988.2057 or elisa.d.ruben@navy.mil.
3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30pm at The Center
Join us at The San Diego LGBT Community Center for our Children’s Playgroups! Children are welcome to play and participate in activities! We encourage parents and guardians to socialize and connect with other LGBTQ+ families. For more information, contact us at families@thecentersd.org.
Children Ages 0-5, Last Friday of the month, 9:30-11:30am at The Center
Children Ages 13 and under, First Saturday of the month, 12-2pm at The Center*
Creating Kin: Processing Group
The path to parenthood isn’t always straight and the winding roads can be tough to navigate. This group offers a space to share and process the challenges that can come with this transitional time. This group is facilitated by a licensed therapist.
First Monday of the month. 6:30-7:30pm at the Hillcrest Youth Center at 1807 Robinson Avenue, Suite 106, San Diego 92103.
Creating Kin: Resource Group
This community building group offers access to inclusive resources and education. Topics change every month, along with guest speakers/providers who will join to answer questions and share information.
Every 4th Monday of the month. 6:30pm – 7:30pm at the Hillcrest Youth Center at 1807 Robinson Avenue, Suite 106, San Diego 92103.