At the LGBTQ Center Long Beach, we are committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to LGBTQ youth and their families. Our Youth & Family Services program offers a range of services designed to empower and uplift LGBTQ youth, ensuring they have the tools and support they need to thrive.
Join us for engaging group activities designed for Youth ages 4 to 29 and their caregivers.
Connect with others, learn new skills, and have fun!
Mentoring Youth Through Empowerment (MYTE) is a safe and inclusive program for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies who are between the ages of 13 to 18. MYTE’s focus is to provide youth with affirming resources, peer connections, and advocacy to promote their health and well-being.
At our drop-in program, youth can socialize with peers, participate in fun and educational events, discover local LGBTQ+ resources, and engage in enriching, creative activities to whatever degree the youth feel comfortable.
For more information about the group, meeting updates, possible changes, or for general questions contact Youth Services at youth@centerlb.org or call 562-434-4455 ext. 7008 or by clicking below.
If you are interested in joining, please complete a short intake form at the link below.
20 Somethings is a social support group focusing on the experiences and issues LGBTQIA+ individuals, ages 18 to 29 years old, face each day.
The group discuss various topics, hosts open conversations, engages in group games and activities and creates a space for LGBTQIA+ adults to connect and receive support from their community. Local activities and outings are also planned throughout the year! This group is free to attend.
For more information about the group, meeting updates, possible changes, or for general questions contact Dani Garcia at dgarcia@centerlb.org or call 562-434-4455 ext. 7008 for our general youth line.
If you are interested in joining, please complete a short intake form at the link below.
The Transparent Families Playgroup facilitates a youth playgroup space for families with Trans and gender non-conforming youth, ages 5 -12. This group facilitates peer connection for families through affirming programming, enriching activities and an inclusive environment. All new Children and Family Services participants are required to complete a brief intake. The Transparent Families Playgroup is not a daycare or child supervision program. Parents/Caregivers are required to participate within the group with their child for the family to attend.
P.S.A. is a free, monthly support group for parents and caregivers of LGBTQIA+ youth. This discussion group invites parents & caregivers to engage in open conversation with their peers, sharing challenges, emotional support, and advice with each other. The group is facilitated by Youth Services staff as an open forum circle discussion, with leading questions focused on unifying themes. There will also be time for participants to freely socialize and connect with each other without direct facilitation. Workshops will also be included as part of the P.S.A.’s programming twice a year. Be aware that the P.S.A. group does NOT allow Youth to attend.
All new PSA participants are required to complete a brief intake.
For more information about the group, meeting updates, possible changes, or for general questions, contact Youth Services at 562-434-4455 ext. 233 or Kcoughlin@centerlb.org.
The TAY Cafe is a drop-in social group focused on provided a space for LGBTQIA+ youth, ages 18 to 24 years old, to connect with their community. This space will be held upstairs in the MYTE room at the Center.
At the TAY Cafe, college-aged youth can socialize with peers, work on various projects in an affirming space, discover local LGBTQ+ resources, and enjoy Center-provided snacks and beverages.
This space is free to attend.
For more information about the group, meeting updates, possible changes, or for general questions contact Dani Garcia at dgarcia@centerlb.org or call 562-434-4455 ext. 7008 for our general youth line.
If you are interested in joining, please complete a short intake form at the link below.
A monthly group for queer families and families of queer kids to connect, play,
and build community. Designed for kids ages 4-12, with younger children welcome.
Our staff will lead the fun, but caregivers stay and share in the experience. Join us for outings around Long Beach or creative activities at the LGBTQ Center!
For more information about the group, meeting updates, possible changes, or for general questions, contact Youth Services at 562-434-4455 ext. 233 or Email to Kcoughlin@centerlb.org.
Join us for monthly Drag Story Hour brought to you in partnership with CXP Productions and Casita Bookstore. Bring the family, enjoy a slice of pizza, and mingle with your community. You won’t want to miss it!
For more information, please contact Youth & Family Services at kcoughlin@centerlb.org or 562-434-4455 ext. 233.
Welcome to Transconnect, your vibrant virtual space where transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals between 18-29 years of age can connect and thrive! Join us for meaningful conversations, support, and the freedom to just be yourself in an accepting community. Participate in themed discussions, fun workshops, and engaging activities facilitated by the Center. Interested? Fill out a quick intake form to join our mailing list. We can’t wait to see you there! For more information contact transconnect@centerlb.org.
The Youth Services Department provides LGBTQ+ Youth Allyship 101 workshops for Local Agencies and Organizations that serve LGBTQA+ youth. Clients interested in said training will be charged a standardized fee based on materials required, curriculum developed, workshop duration and mileage amounts. Availability for training is based on Youth Services team capacity. To schedule an Allyship training, please use the contact below
Our School Liaisons work with the Wellness Centers of Long Beach Unified School District to provide affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ students.
The Youth and Family Services Department in conjunction with the other center departments is proud to offer linkage to community support and resources for youth clients. We provide clients with linkage to mental health counseling, affirming physicians, local community partners, and peer support. Youth who are interested should visit The Center or make an appointment at the contact below.
The Richard Morley Youth Fund honors a longtime Long Beach resident and Center supporter, Richard Morley, who passed away in 2020. Remarkably, he survived with HIV/AIDS for nearly forty years.
Richard’s life was outstanding in many other ways as well. After moving to Southern California from his native Indiana in the mid-1970s, he became the head of the English Department and public face of the then-new Ocean View High School in Huntington Beach. If he wasn’t exactly “out,” he wasn’t “in” either. In a time before being gay was accepted by the wider society, Richard lived his life exactly how he pleased.
Always challenging himself, he eventually left teaching to co-found Crane Morley, which became a successful corporate Training and Development company. Later, he became the president of various nonprofits benefitting college age youth. The throughline of Richard’s life was his interest in young people—mentoring and inspiring them. The Richard Morley Youth Fund is a fitting tribute to his memory. You can contribute to the Center’s numerous inviting youth programs by donating directly to The Richard Morley Youth Fund.
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