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Youth & Family Services

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.

Empowering LGBTQ Youth & Families

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!

Generation Q

For youth ages 9-12
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday
4:00PM - 5:30PM

Generation Q is a fun, free, affirming Drop-In Support group for all LGBTQIA+ or questioning youth, ages 9 to 12. This Group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 4PM to 5:30PM.

In Generation Q, youth can socialize with peers, discover local LGBTQ+ resources, and engage in enriching activities to whatever degree the youth feel comfortable.

To ensure privacy we ask that parent/caregivers complete a short intake for their child via the QR code below. All Generation Q participants require Parent/Caregiver permission to attend. Generation Q is not a daycare or child supervision program. Parents/Caregivers are asked to stay onsite in case an emergency occurs.

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.

If you are interested in joining, please complete a short intake form at the link below.

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Transparent Families

For caregivers with transgender and gender nonconforming youth
Play group for Trans/GNC youth ages 4 -12 included
One Saturday of the month
1:00PM - 3:00PM

Transparent Families Caregiver Support Space is a free, affirming monthly community space for parents, caregivers, & loved ones of gender expansive people of all ages.

Transparent Families facilitates a youth playgroup space for gender expansive youth & their siblings ages 4 -12.

Transparent Families also features a Parent/Caregiver peer group that runs concurrently with the playgroup, giving parents and caregivers the space to share their experiences with their peers.

Transparent Families is not a daycare or child supervision program. Parents/Caregivers are asked to stay onsite in case an emergency occurs, regardless of Parent/Caregiver peer group participation.

All new Transparent Families participants are required to complete a brief intake with one of our youth services staff members.

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.

If you are interested in joining, please complete a short intake form at the link below.

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Mentoring Youth Through Empowerment (MYTE)

For youth ages 13-18
Every Tuesday & Friday
3:30PM - 6:30PM

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.

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TAY Café

For youth, ages 18 to 24
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday
4:00PM to 6:00PM

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.

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20 Somethings

For individuals ages 18-29
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday
6:30PM-8:00PM

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.

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The Center thanks the Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation for their support of the Youth & Family Services MYTE program.

The Center thanks Edison International for their support of the Youth & Family Services MYTE program.

LGBTQ Advocacy & Education

LGBTQ+ Allyship 101 Workshop

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.

Community Support and Resources for Youth and Families

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.

Get in Touch

Contact the LGBTQ Center Long Beach for more information or support.

Student Advocacy Inquiry