Pre-Teen - The group is intended from 11-12 year olds to have a supportive space to meet other kids in a low pressure environment. In the past we've talked about gender, friends, family, favorite tv shows and even sometimes meet other's pets! All groups are facilitated by trained volunteers or staff. Sign up here! Teens - Gender Spectrum's Online Teen Groups are a way to meet others navigating their gender in a relaxed space!  Fill out this form to sign up for our teen group open to youth 13-19 years old. … [Read more...]

"COVID-19, also referred to as novel coronavirus, is a new virus, and there is still much to learn about the severity of this outbreak. However, we know that transgender people and their families may have a lot of questions about how they can properly face this public health threat. We want trans people and their families to stay safe—both from the virus and from any unique problems we may face with this new virus. It is important for trans people to be prepared for obstacles if an outbreak happens in their communities. NCTE urges … [Read more...]

National Center for Transgender Equality Gender Spectrum PFLAG Lambda Legal Our Family Coalition GSA Network GLSEN GLAAD It Gets Better Project Advocate for Youth Transgender Law Center TRANS YOUTH (TRUTH) - Our Stories, Our Truth. The Trevor Project … [Read more...]

Queer Youth Task Force Safe Schools Project Trans* Teen Project The Diversity Center  TransFamilies Santa Cruz County Office of Education (Supporting the Safety of LGBTQ Students and Families) Encompass Community Services Salud Para La Gente  … [Read more...]

Making its debut as our first 100% virtual exhibition, Queer Santa Cruz explores the rich history and diversity of Santa Cruz County's LGBTQ+ community. Visit the Virtual Exhibition … [Read more...]

At The Trevor Project, we know that LGBTQ youth are faced with additional pressures in the face COVID-19. In addition to social distancing, isolation and potential quarantine, you may be either in close quarters with family members with whom you have had conflict based on your identity, or find yourself separated from family members/loved ones who have been a support to you in the past. In addition, you might be feeling resentment or anger towards people in your life who haven’t stepped up in the face of a national health crisis. In LGBTQ … [Read more...]

Queer Youth Task Force / Safe Schools Project Special thank you to Jamie A. Cutter, M.Ed. We know it can be hard to be away from school and your support networks. Some of us have support networks at home, and some of us aren't out and don't feel safe at home. To continue to support queer, trans, and allied youth while we are away from the support of our QSA/GSA/SAGA and peers, we want to provide you with LGBTQ-focused education and empowerment opportunities you can do from home or anywhere. This week we have a short presentation on … [Read more...]