LGBTQ+ Groups in California
There are 11 lgbtq+ groups in California on The Group Guide: 4 in person, and 7 hybrid. 11 are all free to join. Another 56 online lgbtq+ groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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LGBTQ+ groups in California
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
Free LGBTQ+ Peer Support Groups — Long Beach, CA
The LGBTQ Center Long Beach provides a wide range of free social and support groups that create a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for…
See how to join → Free to join
Stonewall Project — Free Recovery Support for Gay, Bi & Queer Men
The Stonewall Project is a free harm-reduction-based support program for gay, bi, and queer men working through their relationship with drugs, alcohol, and sex.…
See how to join → Free to join
Oakland LGBTQ Center — Free LGBTQ+ Peer Support & Recovery — Oakland, CA
The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is a nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ community members across the East Bay since 2017. Located in the Lake Merritt district,…
See how to join → Free to join
Pacific Center — Free LGBTQ+ Peer Groups — Berkeley & Oakland, CA
The Pacific Center for Human Growth is the East Bay's longest-running LGBTQ+ community center, founded in 1973 and serving Berkeley, Oakland, and the broader…
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Los Angeles LGBT Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Los Angeles LGBT Center offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Los Angeles, CA. Multiple groups: Trans* Lounge, HISstories,…
See how to join → Free to join
Sacramento LGBT Community Center (Sacramento, CA)
Sacramento LGBT Community Center offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Sacramento, CA. Groups: coming out, LGBTQ+ elders, queer…
See how to join → Free to join
PFLAG Sacramento (Sacramento, CA)
PFLAG Sacramento offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Sacramento, CA. Monthly support meetings for LGBTQ+ people, families &…
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Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center (San Jose, CA)
Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in San Jose, CA. Peer support/social groups: Latinx,…
See how to join → Free to join
San Diego LGBT Community Center (San Diego, CA)
San Diego LGBT Community Center offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in San Diego, CA. Peer support groups: coming…
See how to join → Free to join
San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center (Arcadia, CA)
San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Arcadia, CA. Peer support groups. This is…
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North County LGBTQ Resource Center (Oceanside, CA)
North County LGBTQ Resource Center offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Oceanside, CA. Youth group (14–18), ElderPride (55+),…
See how to join → Free to join
Online lgbtq+ groups listed in other states
Many online groups accept members from anywhere. Check each listing for who can join, since some therapist-led groups only take people in the states where the leader is licensed.
Wyoming Equality – LGBTQ+ Healthcare Access Project
Wyoming Equality's Healthcare Access Project (WEHAP) connects LGBTQ+ Wyoming residents with affirming mental health providers, support resources, and community. In a state where finding…
See how to join → Free to join
SHE RECOVERS: Global Recovery Community for Women & Non-Binary People Who Identify with Women’S Communities
SHE RECOVERS is a grassroots recovery community for women and non-binary people in or seeking recovery from substance use, mental health, and other life…
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Free Infertility Peer Support — Northern Nevada (Online) | RESOLVE
The Northern Nevada Infertility Support Group is a free, peer-led virtual gathering listed by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. It brings together people in…
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NAMI Georgia Connections Support Group
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You…
See how to join → Free to join
Free Trans & Nonbinary 40+ Group – Online | The Center on Colfax
This free, peer-led online group welcomes transgender and nonbinary adults 40 and over to a space built for conversation and connection. Hosted by The…
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Free LGBTQ+ BIPOC Peer Support – Online | The Center on Colfax
This free, peer-led group supports members of the LGBTQ+ community who hold an intersecting BIPOC identity. Hosted by The Center on Colfax, it meets…
See how to join → Free to join
Questions about lgbtq+ groups in California
Are there free lgbtq+ groups in California?
Yes. 11 of the 11 lgbtq+ groups listed in California are free to join. Each listing states its own cost, so you know before you reach out.
Can I join an online lgbtq+ group from California?
There are 56 online lgbtq+ groups on The Group Guide. Peer-led and community groups usually accept members from anywhere. Therapist-led groups may only accept people in the states where the leader is licensed, and each listing says who can join.
What is the difference between a lgbtq+ support group and a lgbtq+ therapy group?
A support group is usually led by a peer or volunteer and centers on shared experience. A therapy group is led by a licensed clinician and works toward treatment goals. Listings show whether a licensed professional leads the group.
Do I need a referral to join?
Most groups on The Group Guide accept self-referrals: you contact the group directly. Some insurance-covered groups ask for a referral, and the listing will say so.
How do I know a listing is current?
Group leaders write their own listings, and listings show when their details were last checked. That check confirms the group's details match its own website. It is not a clinical review or an endorsement.
If you need help now
A support group is not crisis care. If you or someone you know is struggling right now:
- Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Lead a lgbtq+ group in California? Get found.
None of the 11 lgbtq+ groups listed in California is led by a licensed professional yet. If you run one, people searching here will find it first. Therapists and counselors: founding seats close December 31, and a founding listing for one fee-based group stays free for the life of the listing. Free groups always list free.