Rainbow Community Center builds community, equity, & well-being among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning & Intersex (LGBTQI+) people & our allies.
Since 1995, we have been offering support & social opportunities to the LGBTQI+ community & its allies.
Community Mental Health Services
We provides outpatient mental health services, specifically serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & questioning LGBTQ+ communities.
Confidential Intake Line
Houseless Transitional Youth Program
LGBTQI+ youth ages 12 - 24 years old experiencing houselessness, have been victims of violence, & are in crisis.
p: 925-690-0090 X721
Kind Hearts Food Pantry
Youth Programs
Supporting a positive self-identity for all LGBTQI+ 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:
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programming
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mentoring
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social activities
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virtual drop-in spaces
HIV Education & Prevention Programs
Consists of various types of outreach including:
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social media promotion
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HIV+ support groups
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social groups
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special events that have a focus on male identified people of color & Spanish speaking communities in Contra Costa County.
p: 925-690-0090 X714
Older Adult Programs
Provides a safe space for LGBTQI+ 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.
p: 925-690-0090 X713
Professional Development & Trainings
Responsive, interactive, hands on, minds on, hearts on learning experiences for all environments to grow LGBTQI+ understanding, practices, & fluency.
p: 925-690-0090 X6
Support & Social Groups
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Amigos
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Found Family for Trans Masculine and Non Binary AFAB people
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Gender Voice
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LGBTQA Survivors of Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence Support Group
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Men's HIV+ Support Group
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Mocha
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Parents/Guardians of Transgender & Gender-Nonconforming Children
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Senior Zoom Lunch
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Social Guyzing
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Women of the Rainbow
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Youth Group
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 LGBTQI+ population & decreased isolation.
Contact each groups’ designated individual listed in our events’ calendar here.
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Open source, free, and downloadable, SOGIE Handbook written by Rainbow's Executive Director! Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, & Expression Affirming Approach and Expansive Practices for anyone who connects with anyone and wants a helpful tool. Funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) & supported by the New York State Department of Health and Cornell University.
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