LGBTQ+ Information and Support

Community Resources          Local Trainings          Groups, Services & Events      Best Practices & Publications

Welcome to the BHSD’s hub of Information on LGBTQ+ Information and Support, hosted by The Q Corner. We welcome you to check out the different tabs, stay connected with us by signing up for the mailing list and following us on social media, and reach out to us with any questions.

Behavioral Health Services

The Q Corner​​ ​is a peer-driven, Behavioral Health Services Department program dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community and their friends, families, and allies, in Santa Clara County. This safe, welcoming, and affirming team is committed to making community services and resources available to everyone. To access the Q Corner Poster and Postcard.

The Q Corner Services include: 

  • Support Navigating Resources and Referrals
  • Peer Support and Mentoring
  • Opportunities for Social Activities and Community Building
  • Information on available Trainings and Best Practices. 

Contact The Q Corner today!
Phone Number: (408) 977-8800
Email: [email protected]
 

The Harm ReduQion Project ​is affirming, trauma-informed support for LGBTQIA+ folks who use substances, focused on substance use prevention and intervention, and drug overdose and poisoning prevention. Link to Flyer 
Services include: 

  • Support through individual sessions, drop-in groups, and family consultations
  • Education on overdose prevention, harm reduction, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care
  • Connection to substance use recovery and treatment, and all other community resources

Check out The Harm ReduQion Project’s 10 Trauma-Informed Harm Reduction Tips here.
Contact The Harm ReduQion Project today! Email: [email protected]

Quick Resource Links:

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheQCornerBHSD
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theqcorner

You can donate to Valley Health Foundation’s Q Corner fund here: https://tinyurl.com/vhf4qc

Groups, Services & Events

Upcoming Events!

Halloween Pizza Party Fundraiser Link to Flyer

Support Groups:

Hosted with LGBTQ Wellness and the Gender Health Center, this is a space for individuals who are transgender, non-binary, GNC, gender expansive, and/or questioning their gender to collectively build community in a safe, confidential space.
English Group is the First and Third Monday of the month, Spanish Group is currently paused.
 Register: LINKTR.EE/LGBTQWELLNESS

Este es un espacio para ti, como una persona que seidentifica con la comunidad LGBTQ+, o que estacuestionando su orientación sexual o género.
Primer Sábado y Cuarto Miércoles.

Join us for an inclusive peer support group, for folks of all disabilities and neurodiversities within the LGBTQ+ community. 
Register: https://tinyurl.com/sbqadg

Find emotional support, resources, and peer connection within the LGBTQIA+ Asian Community.
Register: http://tinyurl.com/sccQNA

A Support and Social Group for LGBTQIA+ and/or questioning adults. Link to flyer.
Register: https://linktr.ee/lgbtqwellness

Bilingual English/Spanish EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS OF 2SLGBTQIA+ YOUTH, offered in collaboration with the Family Acceptance Project
Register: https://tinyurl.com/fapsessions

Resources: 

The Q Corner offers binders, gaffs, and trans tape for free in an array of sizes and styles to folks in Santa Clara County who need them! Finding the right gaff or binder can be incredibly affirming and trying them on in person at our office is very helpful to find the right fit! Complete the below links to order one! https://tinyurl.com/qcgarments

  • Oasis Legal Services LGBTQ+ Asylum Consultations (Link to Flyer)

Oasis Legal Services proudly provides quality legal services to the LGBTQ+ immigrant community. Oasis is partnering with The Q Corner to provide consultations for LGBTQ+ immigrants living in Santa Clara County to see if they qualify for asylum.
Contact Oasis Legal Services to sign up: [email protected] or 510-666-6687

Place a free order for printed LGBTQ+ Resources for pick up at The Q Corner.
https://tinyurl.com/qcorder

 

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