February, 2021 || In This Issue:
Photo: Timothy Teague
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 

Black history is LGBTQ+ history. The struggles for racial justice and LGBTQ+ equality are not the same but they are -and always have been- intertwined. From the Stonewall Riots to Dr. King's March on Washington, LGBTQ+ Black activists have been and continue to be a critical part of these movements.

This Black History Month, we celebrate the Black LGBTQ+ people who have shaped our past, present, and future. Want to learn more? Start with a look at just some of the Black LGBTQ+ people who made our movement what it is today.


PROUD YOUTH OF COLOR

Pacific Pride Foundation hosts a free group specifically for BIPOC LGBTQ+ and ally youth aged 12-17 on Zoom every other Wednesday from 4:30pm- 6:00pm. 

Inspired by the vision of our youth leaders, this free, drop-in, and confidential group provides a safe space for youth of color to talk about their unique experiences. Along with exploring Black history, this month we'll focus our discussions on relationships and sexual/romantic orientation. 

If you or someone you know would be interested in learning more about this group, contact our Community Education Coordinators. We're also looking for guest speakers!
PROUD YOUTH GROUP

Pacific Pride Foundation's beloved PROUD Youth Group continues to be held on Friday evenings from 4:30pm- 6:00pm over Zoom. This free group is for all LGBTQ+ and ally youth aged 12-17. 

This month we'll focus our discussions on relationships, sexual/romantic orientation, and Black History Month. This group is always accepting new attendees and seeking guest speakers!

If you or someone you know would be interested in learning more about this group, email our Community Education Coordinators.
LGBTQ+ COMPETENCY TRAININGS 

Pacific Pride Foundation provides inviting, fun, and thought-provoking trainings on a number of LGBTQ+ topics. We present to a wide-range of audiences: from health care professionals to high school students! 

Visit our website to view our offerings and rates, and book a training today! Have questions first? Contact us! 
CONSULTATIONS

Do you have a specific question about an LGBTQ+ issue? Do you want to know more about reducing your risk of HIV? Curious about PrEP? Schedule a free consultation call with us! Visit our website to schedule today!
SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Pacific Pride Foundation is very proud to have been able to continue our Syringe Exchange Program throughout the COVID-19 pandemic thus far. 

We provide this service in Santa Maria and Santa Barbara once a week on an alternating schedule alongside our amazing volunteers. To see specific dates and times for syringe exchange or to learn how to volunteer, visit our website. 
PPF CLINICAL THERAPY GROUPS

The counseling center at Pacific Pride Foundation is excited to offer clinical therapy groups at our Santa Barbara location, such as:
  • Transgender Adult Therapy Group (including non-binary individuals) 
  • Bisexual/Pansexual+ Adult Therapy Group
  • Lesbian/Gay Women's Group
  • Parents of LGBTQ+ Children Immersive
The Transgender, Bisexual/Pansexual, and Lesbian/Gay Women's groups are free if the client is also enrolled in Individual Therapy at Pacific Pride Foundation.  The fee is otherwise $30 per session.  Fees for the Parent Immersive Series are $40 per person per session. 

Questions? Reach out to Counseling at Pacific Pride or call 805-963-3636  x119.
PARTNERS IN PRIDE

We continue to provide services, and we continue to need your help!

For nearly a year, Pacific Pride Foundation has served our community through a growing pandemic.  From social programs for youth and older adults, to counseling, to the county's only syringe exchange, PPF continues to be there. 

As a Partner in Pride, you can be there too, with a monthly donation to PPF.

Visit us online to become a Partner in Pride and to learn more about how you can help us bring services to those who need them most.
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OTHER NEWS & EVENTS

PFLAG CONNECTS: COMING OUT
February 8th | 7pm | Register here

Next week, PFLAG is hosting their Virtual Support Meeting: Stages in the Coming Out Journey for LGBTQ+ Persons and their Loved Ones. They will look at some of the main ideas in LGBTQ identify development and other great topics within their support meeting. There will also be time for sharing and support.

This event will be held virtually on Zoom. We hope to see you there! 


PADRES LAB, UCSB
Online Study

Are you a Latinx/Hispanic parent of LGBTQ youth (of any age)? Join a study to be interviewed on zoom for an hour, regarding your experiences. Participants will receive a $50 gift card for their participation. Contact Sam del Castillo, sdelcastillo@ucsb.edu, for more information about the study and to schedule an interview!

¿Eres un padre latino / hispano de jóvenes LGBTQ (de cualquier edad)? El equipo de investigaciones PADRES en UCSB esta llevando a cabo un estudio sobre acceso a servicios. Los participantes serán entrevistados sobre sus experiencias recibirán una tarjeta prepagada de $50 por su participación. Las entrevistas serán hechas por Zoom por una hora. Para mas información, contacten a Sam del Castillo por correo electrónico, sdelcastillo@ucsb.edu, para recibir mas información sobre le estudio.


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