Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer (Questioning), Intersex & Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month (June 2024)

• Mental Health Service Providers - De Anza's list for local mental health care providers, primarily in Santa Clara County
• Office of County LGBTQ Affairs - the Office on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Affairs, which creates trainings and resources to help the local LGBTQ+ community
• Billy DeFrank LGBTQ Community Center - provides community, leadership, advocacy, services and support to the Silicon Valley’s LGBTQ+ People and their Allies
• Transfamily Support Group of Santa Clara County - provides family support, community outreach, education, and training events to improve knowledge of gender diversity in the community
• Parents, Families, Friends, LGBTQ People and Allies United for Equality - an advocacy group supporting local groups in San Jose & the Bay Area, recently adding direct support for API groups
• Gender Identity Awareness Network - A network of professionals providing gender affirmative services in the South Bay Area.
• Steps - Student Training & Education in Public Services - lists scholarships & grants for LGBTQIA+ students

De Anza College Resources

• Women, Gender, and Sexuality Center - an online resource and on-campus presence for campus events, services, and resources for De Anza's LGBTQ+ community. Includes scholarships, events such as the Lavender Graduation, and conferences.
• LGBTQ+ Resources and More - a list of De Anza's resources and support groups
• De Anza LGBTQ+ Alliance - This is a student-led LGBTQ+ club that provides a safe and inclusive social space for LGBTQ+ students and allies. Sign up form is located here.

• Creative Expressions Group - every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

• Seeking Safety Group - every Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• Zentangle Wellness Workshops - every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Online Drop-In Sessions

You can speak with a Psychological Services counselor without an appointment during an online "drop-in" group session, held every Friday from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., – except on campus holidays.

LGBTQ+ Group

• • Every Thursday from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Email: cameronjacob@fhda.edu to obtain zoom link
  • Confidential, Welcoming, & Safe

This group is for those who may be questioning - or already feel secure in their sexual and/or gender identity. A social space to connect with others and find friendships. A supportive space with a flexible structure to explore topics like:

• Sexuality
• Gender Identity
• Culture
• Relationship Stress
• Family Concerns
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Academic Stress
• Loneliness
• Life Balance
• Microaggressions
• Future Goals