Peer Support Programs
Our peer support groups link people with a shared life experience. Our belief is that folks that share similar life experience can lift each other up and help each other thrive.
Please review our Program Policy below:
This is a safe space and a brave space.
Be honest about your feelings and thoughts.
Use “I” statements to express yourself.
Take turns speaking and listen attentively. Don't interrupt others.
Keep your comments relevant so everyone can participate.
Turn off or silence all notifications on any devices you have and step out if you must take a call.
Demonstrate respect of cultural differences and diversity of views.
No one is better than another – we are all equal with different perspectives and lenses.
Respect confidentiality. Do not share identifying details about other members after leaving this space.
During our time here on Zoom, we will have certain rules specific to online communication.
Please do not screen share without permission from the facilitator.
Please do not share inappropriate images, words, or other content either in the chat, in your background, or through screen sharing. (Inappropriate content includes but is not limited to: pornography, discriminatory words/phrases or imagery, threats to body or mind of another or self, ableism, racism, ethnophobia, biphobia, transphobia, homophobia, classism, or sexism.)
Members may be removed from the meetings at the host(s) discretion.
Breaking the rules may result in removal from this group, per the hosts' discretion, and you will not be allowed to participate in any other peer support groups through the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center.
Thank you,
SGV LGBTQ Center
Cowork & Kiki
(formerly Chatty Crafties)
7:00 – 9:00pm
Monthly on the first Thursday
Join us for Cowork & Kiki, a community space to work and create! Bring your projects, crafts, assignments, etc and get some work done in community.
More info: mel@sgvlgbtq.org
Unified Sibs and Allies
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Monthly on the second Saturday
Unified Sibs is a group for all supportive siblings/sibling figures of the LGBTQIA+ to come together in support of each other and their siblings. In addition to times of discussion and learning there will also be opportunities for creating/sharing crafts and events that involve the supported siblings joining their supporters. Unified Sibs is facilitated by Rene(e) (she/her/hers), who is both a supportIVE and supportED sibling. All sibs, allies, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are welcome!
For questions please email: unifiedsibs@gmail.com
TGI* Peer Support Group
(formerly Transgender PSG)
7:00 – 9:00pm
Monthly on the third Tuesday
A peer support group for the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center's TGI* community to form connections in the era of social distancing. An online model has allowed this group to become more accessible, in many ways. All gender diverse folks are welcome! This peer support group is facilitated Camila Camaleón, a longtime community member of the San Gabriel Valley.
**Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Intersex (TGI*)
Contact camila@sgvlgbtq.org for more information
Gayme Night
6:30 – 8:30pm
Monthly on the third Thursday
Join us for a night of board games and fun! This event is held in person at the following address:
12127 Elliott Ave El Monte, CA 91732
Hosted by Brooke and Mel!
More info: brooke@sgvlgbtq.org or mel@sgvlgbtq.org
Non-Binary Support Group
7:00 – 9:00pm
Monthly on the fourth Tuesday
The Non-Binary Peer Support Group strives to create a safe and brave space for all non-binary, gender non-conforming, and transgender folx. This group is designed for us to come together and support each other by sharing our experiences, emotions, and challenges. When you’re here with us, you can always be yourself! The Non-Binary Peer Support Group is hosted by Gia James (they/them/theirs) and Kat (she/they).
Contact kat@sgvlgbtq.org for more info
Bi+ Peer Support Group
7:00 - 9:00pm
Monthly on the last Friday at The Center
The Bi+ Support Group is facilitated by Steven Reese (pronouns he/him/his), born and raised the San Gabriel Valley and a life-long Bisexual.
The Bi+ Peer Support Group is a safe place for all persons who self-identify as Bisexual, Bi-Curious, Bi-Romantic, Demi-Sexual, Pansexual, Polyamorous, Poly-Sexual, Poly-Romantic, Omnisexual, Multi-Sexual, Fluid or Queer to come together and discuss all things related to the wonderful worlds of identity, attraction, community and sexuality.
Allies are most certainly welcome as are folks of all sexual identities, genders and preferences who wish to learn more about what it means to be “Bi”.
For more information, contact Brooke at brooke@sgvlgbtq.org
