The Center's Meeting and Event Calendar

OCFTM

ocftm@yahoo.com or (714) 531-2731 (Pat Magee) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:00 -0800

OCFTM is a support and social group for FTMs, transmen, masculine identified-female born persons, and those who care about them. Activities include rap sessions, networking, resource sharing, speakers, community events, gender-related films, and updates on current transgender community activities, politics, and information. OCFTM meets the 4th Sunday of every month from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at The Center OC.

Women's Focus (Women's Community Group)

714-953-5428 x357 or womensfocusgroup@aol.com (Lindy or Cindy) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:30 -0800

Women's Focus is a peer-facilitated group of lesbian and bisexual women, which is open to all women. The group meets every Monday night at The Center OC downstairs conference room. Topics are set in advance and a different volunteer facilitates each week. This is a safe place to meet and interact with women who have common interests.

Coming Out Support Group

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00 -0800

Journey Together to Self-acceptance.

This is an open group that offers a safe and accepting environment that supports your coming out process.
Group will meet in Counseling Room 5

Location:
The Center OC
1605 N. Spurgeon Street
2nd Floor (Group Counseling Rm)
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 953-LGBT (5428)

Time:
7pm to 8:30pm

Please call Charles @ ext. 312 or Larissa @ ext. 305 for attendance.

Men's Therapy & Support Group

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00 -0800

Men's Therapy and Support Group
Meets on Tuesday nights at 7pm-9pm.

The goals of this group are:
A. Create a safe, comfortable place to express feelings
B. Exploration of self through group process and reflection
C. Enhance sense of self through awareness and acceptance
D. To support and be supported

Enrollment is required, and the fee is $10.00 per group

Please contact: Marilyn Livote @ (714) 953-5428x323

LifeTalk! Twentysomething Tuesdays (LGBTS, 18 - 29 years old)

Tori20TuesTCOC@gmail.com, Cory20TuesTCOC@gmail.com (Facilitators: Tori and Cory) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:30 -0800

This group is open to youngÂ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight (LGBTS) individuals within the age range of 18 - 29 years of age. However, due to group being an extension of Project LifeGuard! (men's program), the primary focus of group will be on young Gay/Bisexual/Curious male issues. Come meet new people, make friends and make this group your own!

Group begins at 7:30pm and are generally structured and topic-oriented with some time for casual hanging out afterwards. On the list of past and future topics are those such as the coming out process, meeting new people, dating, sex and other issues pertinent to Gay men. Volunteer Facilitators will normally lead the group.

For those of you interested in taking part or just checking out the group, please contact group Facilitators, Tori and Cory, at the following email addresses:

Tori: Tori20TuesTCOC@gmail.com

Cory: Cory20TuesTCOC@gmail.com

Or you can just leave a message for them with The Center OC receptionist at 714-953-5428.

Youth HIV Couseling & Testing (Rapid Test)

jlopez@thecenteroc.org (Josie Lopez) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00 -0800

Rapid HIV Testing results in 20 minutes ages 12 thru 21. Certified staff Confidential / Anonymous drop in hours 2:00pm to 6:00pm if you have any questions please feel free to contact "Josie Lopez @ 714-953-5428 ext.208. A $5.00 donation is greatly appreciated

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays by Appointment ONLY!

Eres VIH Positivo? grupo de apoyo en Espanol!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:00 -0800

Rainbow Nite Youth Program

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:00 -0800

This group is for youth ages 14 - 20 years of age. Come and make new friends, talk about issues, dance, learn leadership skills, or just hang out. Make this group your own! Open to Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender/Curious youth.

Time: 7pm to 8:30pm

Contact Youth Progam Coordinator, Rene, at ext 206.

No HIV Testing for this day (Holiday) CLOSED!

jlopez@thecenteroc.org (Josie Lopez) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00 -0800

Rapid HIV testing results in 20 minutes! Certified staff Confidential/Anonymous drop in hours; Thursdays 3:00pm to 7:00pm if you have any questions please feel free to contact "Josie Lopez" @ 714-953-5428 ext. 208. A $5.00 donation is greatly appreciated.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays by Appointment ONLY!

Thanksgiving Day - The Center OC is CLOSED

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00 -0800

The Center OC is CLOSED (Holiday)

webmaster@thecenteroc.org (The Center User) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00 -0800

Bereavement Support Group

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:00 -0800

This group brings together a community where support and understanding are witnessed and shared. Regardless of your stage of grief or the road you are traveling, you will have an opportunity to share and process your experiences, while paying homage to your loved ones.

Please be sure to call and rsvp, this is a closed group and will not accept new members after its start. This is a 10 week session at $10 per session.

Location:
The Center OC
1605 N. Spurgeon Street
2nd Floor (Group Counseling Rm)
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)953-LGBT

Time:
7pm-8:30pm

Please contact Larissa @ ext. 305 or Charles @ ext. 312 for more Info