Rainbow Community Center builds community, equity, & well-being among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning & Intersex (LGBTQIA+) people & our allies.

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Since 1995, we have been offering support & social opportunities to the LGBTQIA+ community & its allies.

Community Mental Health Services

We provide outpatient mental health services, specifically serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & questioning LGBTQIA+ communities.

​Call the Confidential Intake Line at 925-692-2056

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A reminder that we are not taking clients at the moment, including transfer of care. Our waitlist is also currently full.

Houseless Transitional Youth Program

LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12 - 24 years old experiencing houselessness, have been victims of violence, & are in crisis.

e: rblake@rainbowcc.org

p: 925-692-0090 X721

Kind Hearts Food Pantry

Currently operating as our “Supply Train Home Delivery” Program.

e: cristina@rainbowcc.org

p: 925-692-0090 X721

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Youth Programs

Supporting a positive self-identity for all LGBTQIA+ youth & young adults ages 11-25.

Addressing internalized homophobia, promoting resilience, & helping youth decide when & how to more safely & bravely disclose their gender identities & sexual orientation through:

• programming

• mentoring

• social activities

• virtual drop-in spaces

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e:youthprogram@rainbowcc.org

p: 925-692-0090 X1

Consists of various types of outreach including:

• social media promotion

• HIV+ support groups

• social groups

• special events that have a focus on male identified people of color & Spanish speaking communities in Contra Costa County.

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e: christian@rainbowcc.org

p: 925-692-0090 X714

Provides a safe space for LGBTQIA+ older adults to gather, socialize, & create a supportive community. Our seniors are more likely than their straight & cisgender peers to be isolated. We aim to increase support, help address internalized homophobia & shame, & ensure access to a supportive network of peers.

e: christopher@rainbowcc.org

p: 925-692-0090 X713

Responsive, interactive, hands on, minds on, hearts on learning experiences for all environments to grow LGBTQIA+ understanding, practices, & fluency.

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e: laura@rainbowcc.org

p: 925-692-0090 X6

Support & Social Groups

Our social and support groups include both professional & community peer-led sessions & activity groups for people with diverse identities increasing the sense of community amongst the LGBTQIA+ population & decreased isolation.  

1. Amigos

2. Found Family for Trans Masculine and Non Binary AFAB people

3. Gender Voice

4. Living with HIV Support Group

5. Mocha

6. Parents/Guardians of Transgender & Gender-Nonconforming Children

7. Partners of Trans Folks

8. *Queer Magick*

9. Rainbow Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers 

10. Senior Zoom Lunch

11. Social Guyzing

12. Women of the Rainbow

13. Youth Group

Contact each groups’ designated individual listed in our Happenings page here.

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