Support Groups
The Diversity Center offers a number of peer-to-peer support groups aimed at building community and reducing feelings of isolation.
Trans and Nonbinary Support Group
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Ages: 18+
The Diversity Center's transgender and non-binary peer support group provides a supportive and interactive experience in a safe and brave space. This group is for people 18+ who identify on the spectrum of trans/nonbinary/agender/genderfluid and more. The group also welcomes those who want to explore their identity, but who may not need or want to classify themselves. All individuals are encouraged to explore their individual selves, without concern or pressure that the next step needs to be ‘transitioning,’ and without concern about fitting into other people's definitions.
Femme TransFormation Support Group
Date: Weekly on Thursdays
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Location: The Diversity Center
Age: 18+
Being on the feminine or female side of the trans umbrella brings its own set of joys and challenges and the transition process each of us go through represents a true heroine’s journey. Whether you are relatively new to the call of transition, in the middle, or have completed transition and are negotiating the challenges of living fully as your authentic self, this group offers a space to celebrate each of our journeys, from the trials we face to the rewards we reap. This peer support group offers support and mentorship, especially at a time such as this.
Grupo De Apoyo Mariposa de la Comunidad LGBTQ+
Date: Primer Jueves del Mes
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Biblioteca Watsonville, 275 Main St STE 100, Watsonville
Age: 18+
¡Bienvenidos al Grupo De Apoyo Mariposa de la Comunidad LGBTQ+! ¿Tiene 18 años o más, se siente solo, sin apoyo? O quieres conocer a otros como tú. Lo encontraste. Aquí obtendrá recursos, apoyo, capacitaciones y tendrá nuevas conexiones en la comunidad.
Trans Masculine Support Group
Date: Second and Fourth Sundays of Each Month
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Ages: 18 +
The Diversity Center Santa Cruz Trans* Masculine group meets every on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month via Zoom. This group offers peer support and social connections. All FTM, Transmen, masculine-spectrum, butch, boi, folks questioning their gender, etc. are welcome.
NeuroQueer Support Group
Date: Monday June 30th - August 18, 2025, an 8 week series
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Ages: 18 +
The NeuroQueer Adult Support Group is a 8-week program designed to create a supportive and affirming space for neurodivergent LGBTQ+ adults to explore their identities, share experiences, and develop personal growth and community-building strategies. The group focuses on fostering self-expression, social connection, and mutual support while addressing the challenges and strategies for thriving as neurodivergent individuals in a society that often marginalizes neurodiversity and queerness.
Queer Grief Collective: Grieving in Times of Unrest
Date: Saturdays, July 5-August 16, 2025, a 7-week series
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Ages: 18 +
The Queer Grief Collective returns for a second round—this time with a deeper focus on grief tied to political unrest, collective trauma, and the chronic losses that accompany life in a world shaped by injustice. This 7-week virtual group offers a supportive and affirming space for LGBTQ+ adults (18+) to explore grief in all its forms—from death and disconnection to lost futures, identity shifts, climate anxiety, and systemic burnout.