San Mateo County Pride Center

3.5
Based on 3 Yelp Reviews

About

San Mateo County's First LGBTQ+ Center - The San Mateo County Pride Center is YOUR Community center. Come visit, hang out, and volunteer with us.

As the first and only LGBTQ+ center in San Mateo County, the Pride Center combines direct mental health services with community building and educational programming.

The Pride Center offers education, training, community events, peer support groups, daily programming, clinical therapy, and case management.

We are staffed by diverse LGBTQ+ identified skilled professionals who cross races, ethnicities, abilities, religions, and genders. We strive to reflect the community we serve. The San Mateo County Pride Center was born into existence after years of community advocacy and support. We are grateful for those who fought for us. And we are honored to continue to do this essential work to ensure our LGBTQ+ continues to feel safe, seen, valued, and validated.

We are here, we are queer, and we are proud.

Our services include:

-Individual, Family, and Partner counseling (MediCal and Sliding Scale)

-Peer Counseling and Mentorship

-Drop-in Therapy Groups

-Drop-in Peer Social Groups

-Case Management

-Regular drop-in hours

-Educational Workshops

-Training Program for local schools, providers, and organizations

-Onsite Library and Computer Lab

-Resource and Service Referrals

The San Mateo County Pride Center is a program of StarVista @StarVistaSMC.

Events

LGBTQ+ Book Club - Hybrid In-Person or Online | San Mateo County Pride Center
Polyamory Peer Power 18+ VIRTUALLY | San Mateo County Pride Center
Trans* Peer Support Group (18+) | San Mateo County Pride Center
Perpetually Multisexual Therapy Group | San Mateo County Pride Center
Gay Men's Group (18+) (online) | San Mateo County Pride Center
LGBTQ+ Parent Peer Support Group | San Mateo County Pride Center

Reviews

3.5
Based on 3 Yelp Reviews
September 05, 2023
I am beyond furious at this center. My LGBTQ child matters... but not to THIS organization apparently. They strung us along all summer when my child needed...
October 28, 2017
This place was an unexpected surprise find on one of my walks during lunch. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming, offering you quick tours or...
February 09, 2018
This a great safe haven for queer and questioning folks to escape to & allies to find resources. Everyone on staff is super awesome! They are friendly,...

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Contact Information

Hours

Closed today
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday: 11:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

Location

1021 South El Camino Real
San Mateo, California, 94402
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Parking

  • Bike
  • Private Lot