The Gala Pride and Diversity Center
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The Gala Pride & Diversity Center of the Central Coast
Gala Pride and Divesity Center reflects the rich social life of the LGBTQ+ community in San Luis Obispo County. Through our MISSION of education, support, recreation, advocacy, and partnerships, we are featuring SLO County area organizations, businesses, and more… supporting our community.
Phone Support
Trevor Project
Trevor Text → Text ‘START‘ to 678678
Lumina Alliance Crisis Hotline
Trans Lifeline
National Suicide Lifeline
Queer Local Organizations
We are grateful for all the LGBTQ+ support in our area!
Tranz Central Coast
1060 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Email | Phone: 805-242-3821
Website: tranzcentralcoast.org/
Santa Maria House of Pride &Equality (HOPE)
Email | Phone: 805-316-1356
Website: houseofprideandequality.org
Pacific Pride Foundation
123 S College Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: (805) 963-3636
Website: pacificpridefoundation.org
Q Cares
1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 756-6178
Phone: (805) 963-3636
Website: queercares.com
Community Partners
These nonprofit organizations are LGBTQ+ affirming and working to make life better for everyone!
Lumina Alliance
51 Zaca Lane #100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone:(805) 545-8888
Website: luminaalliance.org
Additional Resources
Local & Statewide
- California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network
- SLO Acceptance Project
- California State University LGBTQ+ resources
- Los Angeles LGBT Center
- California Department of Education guidance on AB1266
- FAIR Education Act information
- California Rural Legal Assistance
- Independent Living Resource Center
- Transitions Mental Health Association
- Restorative Partners
- Bend the Arc: Jewish Action
- R.A.C.E. Matters – SLO
- NAACP – SLO
- Community Action Partnership of SLO
- SLO County Behavioral Health Agency
Online Resources
- LGBTQ+ Housing Guide: How to Find a Welcoming Home
- American Addiction Centers:
- LGBTQ Youth Addiction
- LGBT Rehab Centers
- The Landscape of LGBTQ-Friendly Rehabs
- Drug Addiction and Abuse in the LGBT Community
- LGBTQ+ College Student Guide
- Allconnect LGBTQ Youth Online Resources
National
- Trevor Project
- National Center for Transgender Equality
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- GLSEN
- GLAAD
- National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
- The Safe Zone Project
- Lambda legal
- SAGE
- Family Acceptance Project
- ACLU
- Movement Advancement Project
- CenterLink
- GSA Network
- GLBT National Hotline
- National Center for Lesbian Rights
- Point of Pride
Online Resources
Accepting New Patients
Trans, Queer, & BIPOC-focused therapy practice is now accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, as well as training new therapists: reach out in the Contact Form here to get started!
+ Monthly Support Meetings
+ Community Members Serviced Monthly
+ Business Partners
Support Groups
We are proud to host and sponsor many support groups in the local area! Click the button on the right for a full list of support groups available to you!
Events & Groups Calendar
Support Groups
Therapist-Led Trans* Support Group
Times: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6pm-7pm
Description: Any person identifying as trans* or genderqueer is welcome to join our monthly therapist-led group. The group therapist will facilitate group goals (which might include increasing safety; self-acceptance; relationship skills; sexual fulfillment; emotional regulation; validation of trauma and its effects; and skills to continue living authentically and integrated). Covid precautions are taken. Please only come to group if you are fully vaccinated and free of all Covid symptoms (a screening will be conducted before entering the group room). All attendees must be masked before entering the building. Please email [email protected] for more information!
“Q” Youth (Grades 6th-12th)
Times: Every Thursday from 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Gala Pride and Diversity Center
Description: Q
Drop-ins welcome! For more information, contact us at [email protected]!
Trans* Teen Peer Support Group
Times: Every Tuesday of the month 7pm-9pm
Location: Gala Pride and Diversity Center
Description: We are a safe place for trans* and gender non-conforming people, as well as those questioning. The group is restricted to those between 6th and 12th grade. This is a facilitated emotional support group. It is a safe place to be heard, to share your story, and to hear stories that may sound surprisingly like your own. Members enjoy doing art projects.
Trans* Tuesday
Times: Every other Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Gala Pride and Diversity Center / Zoom
Description: We are a peer-led support group for members of the community who are transgender, questioning, genderqueer, asexual, crossdressers, families with transgender members, and allies.
The group ranges in age from high school to senior citizens with a wide range of life experiences. We discuss topics using “I” statements from those life experiences. All are welcome! Contact [email protected] for the Zoom link!
LGBTQ+ AA/Sunday Evening Rap Group
Times: Every Sunday from 7:00-8:00 pm
Location: Gala Pride and Diversity Center / Zoom
Description: Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of folks from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership.
Contact [email protected] for the Zoom link!
Walt Whitman Gay Men’s Book Club
Times: Every 2nd Monday of the month from 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Gala Pride and Diversity Center / Zoom
Description: This club meets for a discussion of books. They read and study books chosen by the group which relates to their lives as gay men. All are welcome! Contact [email protected] to get the Zoom link!
Rainbow Dungeons and Dragons (5E)
Times: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 5:30pm-7pm
Location: Gala Pride and Diversity Center
Description: Intersectional LGBTQ-friendly Dungeons & Dragons group for tabletop roleplaying fun.
Create a character to adventure with in a fantasy setting along with a group of other players. Battle monsters, work with your party members, solve mysteries and riddles, collect gold and valuables,
and make your mark on the world for good or for evil or for something in between.
Game is beginner friendly with lots of assistance for new players learning the game system.
Specs: D&D 5E, homebrew planet and setting, story and character building heavy.
Please contact the GM HERE for more information and introduction to the group.
Stand Out Parent Support Group
For more information about meetings send a note to [email protected]
Description: Stand Out is a California Central Coast peer group, providing a safe and confidential space, without judgment. We supply support and information for parents and families of LGBTQ+ identified youth, regardless of religious affiliation or lack thereof. We believe in meeting people where they are at and will help you navigate your journey of acceptance. This support group is meeting at the same time as our Trans Youth support group. That way parents can drop their kids off at the Gala Pride and Diversity Center and then meet with other parents to discuss common issues. The group is open to the parents of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning children.
Hatler Memorial Library
About the Library
The Hatler Memorial Library contains fiction and non-fiction LGBTQ+ books and videos. There are currently over 3000 titles on our shelves.
To check any materials out of the library, a library card is required. Members of Gala Pride and Diversity Canter will receive a library card as part of their membership. Non-members may purchase a library card for $5.00.
Due to Covid-19 the hours of operations have been suspended until further notice.
The Gala Pride & Diversity Center welcomes all individuals regardless of ethnicity, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation and age. Stop by the Center for a cup of tea and a fabulous chat!
1060 Palm Street | San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | 805-541-4252
Provisional statement: The Gala Pride and Diversity Center is located on the land of the yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini – Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region. We are aware that this land was taken from indigenous peoples violently, unceded - without agreement, consideration, or compensation. We are committed to including local indigenous history in our training and we set the intention of relationship with and support of local indigenous peoples. Additionally, we acknowledge our responsibility to protect the natural environment.