Spectrum LGBT Center | North Bay

Rainbow's End is a weekly drop-in facilitated social support group for 14-19 year olds. This group is a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth to gather each week for friendship, support and discussion. The group meets every Thursday evening from 7:30pm - 9:00pm at Spectrum in San Anselmo. Call or email Casey for more information: 457-1115 X. 213 or casey@SpectrumLGBTcenter.org

Drop-in Center For Youth: on Wednesdays at Spectrum from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Feel free to come anytime between those two hours and hang out with your friends, play games, socialize, or even just do homework. Can't wait to see you all there!!!

Gay/Straight Alliances are school-based clubs organized by students with technical assistance from Spectrum. They meet weekly on their campuses to promote safety and acceptance for queer and questioning youth on high school campuses. Call or email Casey for more information: 457-1115 X. 213 or casey@SpectrumLGBTcenter.org.

Spectrum offers opportunities for LGBT older adult men and women to come together for socializing, support, and community. Senior Spectrum also provides resources and referral as well as education and advocacy to help create LGBT-friendly services in Marin and Sonoma counties. For more info contact Cristin Brew at 415-457-1115 x203 or email cbrew@SpectrumLGBTCenter.org.

Men's Brown Bag Lunch Discussion facilitated by Ken Goodman, MFT. Meets the second Thursday of each month.For more info contact Cristin Brew at 415-457-1115 x203 or email cbrew@SpectrumLGBTCenter.org.

Women's Brown Bag Lunch Discussion facilitated by Cristin Brew, MFT. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month. For more info contact Cristin Brew at 415-457-1115 x203 or email cbrew@SpectrumLGBTCenter.org.

Gay Men of Marin (GMOM) is a social group organized by and for older gay and bisexual men and their friends who meet for social events several times each month. For more info contact Cristin Brew at 415-457-1115 x203 or email cbrew@SpectrumLGBTCenter.org.

Spectrum staff provides training and workshop presentations for educators and agency staff and administrators throughout Marin and Sonoma. In-Service Trainings provide sensitivity and diversity awareness workshops with employee groups, social service providers, and other professional groups. Spectrum In-Services can be tailored to middle school and high school staff, school nurses, marriage & family therapists/interns, health & social service providers, parents and students.

In-services for schools are free; suggested honorarium of $150 for all other in-services.

Click here for a recent presentations, examples of presentation topics and information about the legal rights and responsibilities of California schools.

To schedule a training/presentation contact Cristin Brew at 415-457-1115 x203 or email cbrew@SpectrumLGBTCenter.org.

NEW! Individual Counseling Services

Spectrum now offers affordable counseling services that are LGBT-sensitive, provided by LGBT therapists as well as therapists who are LGBT-friendly with a special focus on addressing the unique needs of individuals, couples, and families whose lives are touched by LGBT issues.
Some issues we can help with:

Understanding Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
"Coming out"
Challenges facing same-gender parents
Parenting an LGBT Child
Relationship issues in LGBT partnerships
Dealing with homophobia
Depression and Anxiety
Relationships with Family and Friends

To make an appointment call Spectrum's Counseling line at 415-457-1115 ext. 222. This is a confidential voice mail where you can leave your message. Your call will be returned within 24 hours. Sliding scale fees available.

If you are dealing with a crisis situation, here are a few other resources for you:

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 415-499-1100 -- 24 hours a day
The Trevor Helpline for LGBT Youth: 866-488-7386 -- 24 hours a day. Click here to visit their website for more info
National Gay and Lesbian Hotline: 1-888-843-4564 -- hours vary. Click here to visit their website for more info
Psychiatric Emergency Services: 415-499-6666

Coming Out/Being Out Group for Women

Are you in the process of sharing your sexual orientation with friends and loved ones?
Are you considering coming out at work?
Do you wonder who to talk to about your sexual orientation?

Spectrum offers a social support group for women ages 21 and older who are questioning their sexual orientation or are in the process of "coming out" as lesbian or bisexual. The coming out process can be a lonely and frightening one and Spectrum is offering support.

The group is designed to create a safe space where participants can discuss their particular struggles and share their experiences with other lesbian, bisexual and questioning women.

Dates: TBD
Time: Tuesdays from 7-9pm
Location: Spectrum LGBT Center of North Bay

For more information including group dates and fees, contact Cristin Brew at 415-457-1115 x203 or email cbrew@SpectrumLGBTCenter.org.

NEW! Transgender/Gender-Variant Social & Discussion Group

Come meet new people, have fun, and share ideas at this free, drop-in group that meets Thursday evenings from 5:00-6:30 pm at Spectrum.

Dates: Every Thursday
Time: Thursdays from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Spectrum LGBT Center of North Bay

For more information contact Cristin Brew at 415-457-1115 x203 or email cbrew@SpectrumLGBTCenter.org.

NEW! Relationship Group for Men

A support group for gay men ages 30 and older who want better friendships, families and partnerships.

Do you wish you had more friends and/or a partnership?
Do you have a hard time creating relationships of any kind?
Do you wonder how to make relationships last?
Do you struggle with communication and intimacy?

Relationships bring so much meaning to our lives yet can be challenging and elusive. For gay men relationships can present some unique communication, intimacy and sexuality issues. The Relationship Group is designed to create a safe space where participants can discuss their particular struggles and share their experiences with other gay men.

Dates: TBD (eight weeks-Participants are asked to commit to all eight sessions)
Time: Fridays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: $80 for eight sessions (Special consideration available if fee is an issue)
Location: Spectrum LGBT Center of North Bay

The Men's Relationship Group will be facilitated by Rick Appleby, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern. Rick has joined the Spectrum Counseling team and will be working under the supervision of Ken Goodman, MFC#36868. Additionally, Rick is a clinical supervisor with the Institute on Aging and has over 20 years of social service experience helping people with their relationships.

An individual appointment is required prior to participation and can be scheduled at Spectrum with Rick Appleby: (415) 457-1115 x 207.