What we’re about
The San Mateo County Pride Center was born of the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community over the years and stands for equity, inclusion, dignity, self-determination, and justice. Over a decade in the making, the Pride Center is the first ever LGBTQ+ community center in San Mateo County. Whether seeking behavioral health services or gathering in solidarity with others to share stories, build relationships, learn, grow, create, and heal together, LGBTQ+ individuals and communities throughout the Peninsula finally have a space to call their own!
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and affirming community climate that fosters personal growth, health, and opportunities to thrive for individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities through education, counseling, advocacy, and support.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to create an innovative, respectful, and equitable community of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities that supports complete inclusion, is free of discrimination, strives for knowledge, challenges barriers, and seeks to empower agents of social change.
ACCESSIBILITY INFO:
* The Center is one block north of the ECR & 12th Avenue stop for Samtrans 397 and ECR.
* The center has two gender neutral restrooms. Both are single stall and located near the front and rear entrances to the building. Both bathrooms are large and have railings.
* There is one disabled parking spot located in the parking lot behind the center off of 11th street.
* There is a wheel-chair accessible entrance to the rear of the building, located in the parking lot off of 11th street.
*This is currently not a scent-free/fragrance-free space.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Halloween Queeraoke!San Mateo County Pride Center, San Mateo, CA
Can you think of a better way to prepare for Halloween than getting together with your besties and singing along to your favorite songs? Whether you’re a karaoke regular, someone who is curious about karaoke or someone who’d like to try singing a new song, this is a space for you!
Join us on Wednesday, October 30 from 5-8PM onsite at the Pride Center (1021 S. El Camino Real).
Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Dress like your favorite animal or mythical creature.
This is a sober, all ages event. All are welcome! Snacks will be provided!
See you on Wednesday, October 30th from 5-8 PM at the San Mateo County Pride Center (1021 S. El Camino Real at 11th and El Camino)
For more accessibility information about the Pride Center, click this link - https://sanmateopride.org/accessibility
Register at:
tinyurl.com/SMCPCQueeraokeHalloween - LGBTQ+ Parent group (18+)Link visible for attendees
Are you an LGBTQ+ parent who is looking to make connections and build community with other LGBTQ+ parents? Join our monthly parent group!
This is a space for LGBTQ+ parents aged 18+ to gather and share stories, experiences and build connections with their peers and community members.This is a free group that meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 7:30-8:30 PM PST on Zoom.
Accessibility information: this group meets in english and closed captioning is available
Registration is required: tinyurl.com/smcpc-parentsgroup
Questions?
Please contact Ishani (they/xem) at
Ishani.Dugar@sanmateopride.org or or (650) 554-1234 (text ok) - LGBTQ+ Book ClubLink visible for attendees
A free monthly book club with a focus on LGBTQ+ texts. Join us for great book discussions with community, and to cast your vote for future books! Books may be purchased or borrowed from your local library. This is an English-speaking group.
Please contact Ishani Dugar (they/them or xe/xem) at ishani.dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234 (text ok) with any questions.
To see the books what that have been read & read descriptions for upcoming books, click this link
Please consider utilizing SMCL to access this month's title! If you are looking to support a local LGBTQ+ owned business, please consider buying this book (& other titles) from our friends at Reach and Teach.
Registration is required: tinyurl.com/smcpc-bookclub
Please note, you only have to register for this group once. The meeting link and password will remain the same!
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER: Want to keep up to date with programming and events at the Pride Center? You can sign up for our monthly newsletter here: https://sanmateopride.org/newsletter/
Need services from the Pride Center? Please reach out to info@sanmateopride.org or call 650-591-0133 if you have any questions about receiving services.
- Monthly Trans* Peer Support Group (18+)Link visible for attendees
The Trans* Peer Support Group is a free, safe space open to all Trans*/GNC/Non-binary community members to share experiences and build connections. This free, drop-in, peer-led support group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 6:00pm- 7:30pm on Zoom. It is open to all Trans* folks ages 18+.
Accessibility information- this group meets virtually, in english & closed captioning is available.
RSVP using this link: tinyurl.com/smcpc-transgroup1
You only need to register for this group once. The meeting link and password will remain the same!
**As of 3/29/24, this group is looking for a volunteer co-facilitator! to learn more about this role, please click this link**
If you have any questions or need support regarding this or other Pride Center peer support groups, please contact Ishani (They/Xem) at Ishani.Dugar@sanmateopride.org or 650-554-1234 (text ok)
