Rainbow Community Center

of Contra Costa County

Rainbow builds community, equity, and well-being among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQI+) people and our allies.

Since 1995, we have been offering support and 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

(925) 692-2056 or

Houseless Transitional Youth Program

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

e: rblake@rainbowcc.org

p: 925-690-0090 X721

Kind Hearts Food Pantry

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

e: marcel@rainbowcc.org

p: 925-690-0090 X721

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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:

• programming

• mentoring

• social activities

• virtual drop-in spaces

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e:youthprogram@rainbowcc.org

p: 925-690-0090 X718

HIV Education & Prevention Programs

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: 925-690-0090 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.

e: christopher@rainbowcc.org

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.

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e: laura@rainbowcc.org

p: 925-690-0090 X6

SUPPORT & SOCIAL GROUPS

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• Amigos

• Found Family for Trans Masculine and Non Binary AFAB people

• Gender Voice

• LGBTQA Survivors of Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence Support Group

• Men's HIV+ Support Group

• Mocha

• Parents/Guardians of Transgender & Gender-Nonconforming Children

• Senior Zoom Lunch

• Social Guyzing 

• Women of the Rainbow

• 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.

Rainbow In The News

Share the Spirit: Rainbow Center works to support LGBTQI+ community

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