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The Diversity Center provides a range of activities to engage LGBTQ+ older adults, including social gatherings, low-impact exercise, and luncheons. Our weekly Wisdom Workshops offer a welcoming space for elders to socialize, play games, receive tech support, attend gentle yoga classes, or connect with staff for additional support. Additional workshop topics include dementia prevention, elder abuse awareness, and ecological practices.

Key Programs:

Wisdom Workshops: A weekly offering for LGBTQ+ and allied older adults. Join us for different learning experiences including writing workshops, low-impact chair yoga, music bingo, special guest presentations, and more.

Rainbow Strollers: A weekly walking group for LGBTQ+ and allied older adults. This activity provides a fun, rewarding, non-judgmental experience for walkers with a focus on appropriate exercise, interaction, companionship, and enjoyment of nature. The walks are longer than 2 miles with breaks.

Men's and Women's Socials: LGBTQ+ men's and women's socials meet every other month starting in February, either at someone's home, for an outing, or at The Diversity Center. The socials are usually for two hours in the afternoon, though the time can vary.

Luncheon Socials: LGBTQ+ and allied older adult luncheons occur in January, April, September, and November. Luncheons feature food, beverages, entertainment, and engaging education on a relevant topic.

Offers elementary through high school educations in Live Oak in the following locations:

• Del Mar Elementary School
• Green Acres Elementary School
• Live Oak Elementary School
• Shoreline Middle School
• Ocean Alternative Education Center
• Cypress Charter High School
• Tierra Pacifica Charter School.

Provides early intervention, crisis prevention, and case management services to assist students navigating challenging circumstances. Offers emergency food assistance, temporary housing resources, and financial hardship aid for basic needs.

Provides voluntary interscholastic sports programs and athletic team opportunities for students throughout the school year. Offers daily after-school practice sessions across multiple sports seasons.

Provides voluntary interscholastic sports programs and athletic team opportunities for students throughout the school year. Offers daily after-school practice sessions across multiple sports seasons.

• exchange of syringes
• HIV/HCV testing and prevention education
• referrals and linkages to treatment
• resources for primary care
• mental health and substance abuse services
• sharps containers and education on proper disposal of syringes
• 24/7 kiosks for sharp disposals
• Naloxone distribution
• harm reduction and safe sex supplies

Provides home-delivered meals and congregate dining services across 5 sites for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Delivers regular nutrition support and maintains service continuity for participants during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.

Provides nurturing and affordable early education services for children during the first 5 years of life. Administers services across 6 centers to support child health and development.

Provides on-site child care services and recreational activities for children. Offers skill-building opportunities in an interactive group setting.

PARENTING: Provides positive parenting educational classes, support groups, and individual coaching sessions. Administers free summer lunches for children.

FOOD: Provides food distribution services to community members.

MENTAL HEALTH: Offers free mental health counseling, advocacy, and emotional support for youth, families, and individuals. Assists participants with developing healthy coping mechanisms and stress management techniques.

LEGAL AND HOUSING: Provides comprehensive housing rights education, personalized case management, advocacy, and counseling for tenants and landlords. Offers mediation, legal case evaluations, document preparation, and representation to resolve housing disputes and evictions.

STORM RECOVERY: Administers storm recovery relief through financial assistance, clean-up tools, and disaster navigation. Provides federal housing navigation support to assist individuals with locating housing options, securing emergency rental assistance, and connecting to community resources.

Provides nurturing and affordable early education services for children during the first 5 years of life. Administers services across 6 centers to support child health and development.

Provides advocacy, case management, systems navigation, and mental health services for crime victims and survivors. Offers legal and immigration assistance, including support with court proceedings and documentation, alongside basic needs provisions. Administers educational support including tutoring and homework assistance.

Provides advocacy, case management, systems navigation, and mental health services for crime victims and survivors. Offers legal and immigration assistance, including support with court proceedings and documentation, alongside basic needs provisions. Administers educational support including tutoring and homework assistance.

Provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to California's underserved populations.

Provides intake, investigation, community supervision, and support services for youth involved in or at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. Delivers alternatives to detention, prevention services, and out-of-home placement support to promote positive youth development.