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Nevada County Pride Support Groups to be Paused in September

After thoughtful discussion and careful consideration, Nevada County Pride has decided to temporarily discontinue its volunteer-led support groups, effective September 2025. As you may recall, these groups were restarted in spring 2024 after being shut down when the PFLAG chapter closed.  
Participation in the groups, designed to offer community, conversation, and mutual support, has steadily declined in recent months. Attendance has been minimal or, at times, nonexistent. Some view this as a positive sign that community networks are strong enough without formal support groups. We want to take this "pause" to reassess how these groups can better serve the community. 

The key volunteers have agreed that it’s time to bring this chapter of programming to a close and determine whether there are needs these groups are not meeting that can be addressed in the future. Nevada County Pride deeply appreciates the dedication of those who have volunteered their time and energy to create a welcoming space for others, and to John Paul for leading this program. 
While the support groups will no longer be offered, Nevada County Pride remains committed to fostering connection, resilience, and advocacy within the LGBTQ+ community. Other events and programs will continue throughout the year, and we welcome your participation and ideas.
For upcoming gatherings and community opportunities, please visit: nevadacountypride.org/calendar

Questions or additional information please email info@nevadacounty.pride.org

  • These support groups meet the the 2nd Monday of each month:

    PARENT SUPPORT MEETING: 6 PM - 6:50PM

    TRANSGENDER SUPPORT MEETING: 6 PM – 6:50PM

    PUBLIC SUPPORT MEETING: 7 PM - 9PM

    Satellite Support Meeting: Auburn the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 7pm - 8pm.

    4th Mondays monthly Zoom support meeting, 7 – 8 pm

    For more information and details, please contact information@pflagplacercounty.org and/or be put on our distribution list for the reminders of their meetings, location of meeting, presentations and news.

  • PFLAG National offers monthly virtual meetings on Zoom.

    The meetings are for the following communities with start day of the month/times:

    - Asian American/Pacific Islander (2nd Sunday, 3pm PDT)

    - Black/ African American (2nd Tuesday, 6pm PDT)

    - Latino / Comunidad Latina (1st Thursday, 6pm PDT) and will be in Spanish. 

    - Military Community (2nd Monday, 6pm PDT)

    - Gender Spectrum – Parents (3rd Monday, 5pm PDT) (new!)

    - Grandparents (last Monday, 5pm PDT) (new!)

    - Dad Community (3rd Tuesday, 5pm PDT) (new!)

    - To learn more about these meetings and sign-up, go to PFLAG Meetings

Youth Support Groups

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE MEETINGS ARE ON BREAK WHILE THE ORGANIZERS ASSESS CHANGES. MORE INFO WILL BE POSTED HERE.

Nevada County Pride is proud to partner with The Cauldron for these monthly “Safe Space for Youth” gatherings.

We are looking forward to building strong community partnership and programs at The Cauldron for our Safe Space program, launching Jan 24th. See info at our calendar.

The Cauldron is located at 107 West Main Street Suite C (upstairs) Grass Valley, CA, 95945.

This weekly meet-up for queer youth age 13-19 will provide safe space, community, and resources for our local young queer community. We will be partnering with local nonprofits to provide access to harm reduction, safe sex practices, and mental health. Our weekly meet ups will be every Friday evening from 5:30-8:30 PM, and each week will have a different focus and theme including: movie night, game night, craft night, and more. We plan on hosting a queer prom, gender affirming fairs, and other special events.

If you would like to make a donation to support this important program in our community please go here. Your donation of any amount is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law as Nevada County Pride is a 501(c)(3) organization.

For additional information or questions, please contact lootandlorelove@gmail.com

Rainbow Social, started in 2016, to ensure that LGBTQIA+ youth feel safe and welcome in the NEO Youth Center. This group is for youth and young adults ages 11-18. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month during the school year (no meetings June-August) at Bright Futures for Youth. This support group actively reaches out to the LGBTQIA+ youth community to let them know they are seen and loved. The get-together is a mix of fun social activities that promote protective factors to increase their health and well-being and help youth build friendships and self-esteem, as well as spending time with caring adults who listen without judgment. More information here.

Want to Learn More about challenges our youth face? Listen to the “Breaking Down Barriers” Podcast Recording 

The podcast recording of the Sierra Nevada Hospital Foundation monthly program called "Breaking Down Barriers" on Tuesday, August 6th, is in the link below. THANKS so much to this panel of three young people, Sam (they/them), Maddux (they/he), Stephen (he/him), and Nevada County Pride board member and moderator, Megan Wells (they/she), who shared their stories and discussed the challenges that young LGBTQ+ community members face here regarding identity, community, and acceptance, as well as ways we can support the LGBTQ+ community. It was insightful, powerful and fun! Download to your favorite device for your next walk, run, bike or drive.

https://youtu.be/r4tlN4C9gBA?si=Hwtm6MEuWZwb_Lpp

Nevada County

  • If you, or someone you know, is struggling emotionally and needs support, please call the Nevada County Crisis Line at 530-265-5811. This is a service of Nevada County Behavioral Health, and Sierra Mental Wellness Group. A Mobile Crisis Team is now available. The Mobile Crisis Team is intended to be a non-law enforcement response and can provide support to individuals in Nevada County, who are having a mental health or substance use crisis, wherever they are, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, free of charge.

    This service is independent of, and complements, the law enforcement Mobile Crisis Team established by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. The law enforcement Mobile Crisis Team responds with a Sheriff’s deputy and, between 7am and 7pm, a behavioral health clinician. Dial 911 for the Sheriff’s Mobile Crisis Team.

    There’s no shame in needing help. You don’t have to suffer alone.

  • The Nevada County Queer Forum is a place for the LGBTQ+ community in Nevada County to share ideas, events, recommendations, buy/sell/barter, and generally connect with each other.

    The forum is hosted on Facebook, and can be found at www.facebook.com/groups/NevadaCountyQueerForum

  • Bright Futures for Youth (formerly NEO) hosts a weekly Rainbow Social, a gathering in Grass Valley for friendship and support for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 11-25. Rainbow Social has two groups - one for youth ages 11-14 and a second for youth ages 15-25. For more information about the Rainbow Social, call 530-265-4311.

    For more info: www.bffyouth.org

  • Color Me Human’s mission is to celebrate, elevate, educate, and advocate to create a safe, equitable world for black, indigenous, people of color, and LGBTQfolks. Find out more about the monthly “True Colors” group for the Trans/CD community at the link below.

    Connect with Color me Human at www.colormehuman.org.

  • A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people living with HIV/AIDS. Serving Placer, Nevada, El Dorado and Alpine counties. Learn more at https://sierrafoothillsaids.org/

  • Provides Mental Health Checkups • Support Groups • Trainings to serve youth, families and community since 2012

    Our Mission

    • To support and empower young people’s mental health

    • To build safe, accepting communities through education

    • To advocate for mental health system transformation

    • To create positive change through the promotion of culturally appropriate supports and services

    • To improve the health of our community and plant seeds for future generations

      Learn more at https://www.whatsupwellness.com/

  • We provide compassionate, confidential, non-judgmental reproductive health care services for all people through The Clinic!in Grass Valley.

    • We offer unbiased, comprehensive, and medically accurate education and information so you can make informed decisions about your sexual health.

    • We support local sex education programs to assist teens and parents in promoting healthy conversations about sex and responsibility.

    • We continually monitor current State and Federal legislation to ensure your reproductive rights are protected, and we passionately advocate for those rights.

  • Our mission is to offer resources for building healthy relationships and to work with community partners to provide services for healing the effects of interpersonal violence. Our vision is a community unified in peace and justice for the safety and well-being of every individual.

    Connect with Community Beyond Violence at https://www.cbv.org/

  • The Spectrum Project provides safe spaces for youth in area middle and high schools through Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSA’s) and LGBTQIA+ Affinity Spaces.

    Connect with the Spectrum Project at https://www.whatsupwellness.com/programs/lgbtq

  • A friendly environment in club form that allows Sierra College students the chance to meet and communicate with others within the LGBTQA community.

    Facebook Group

  • Nevada County Public Health values the health and wellness of all people in our community, regardless of their gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Members of the LGBTQ+ communities, experience some distinct concerns related to their health and wellness. Nevada County Public Health works to provide services that are respectful and inclusive for all members of our community.

    Nevada County Public Health provides free, confidential HIV and Hep C testing every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from Noon-3 pm at 500 Crown Point Circle in Grass Valley.

    Learn more at https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/582/Clinical-Services-Testing-and-Case-Manag em description

  • The Nevada County LGBTQ+ Happy Hour is an informal get-together usually on Thursday evenings at local bars and restaurants, and in private homes. When hosted in homes, guests are asked to bring their own drinks and an appetizer to share.

    Connect with this group on their Facebook page.

  • LGBTQIAP+ Wiki for Terminology

Here is a downloadable PDF list of all resources

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Speakers Bureau

Can you join our NC Pride Speakers Bureau?

In the past we have had a somewhat ad hoc approach to finding community speakers and panelists for events, school classes, non-profits, businesses, faith groups, and more. We often call on those who have been reliable volunteers in the past. We frequently turn down requests because we can’t find anyone. This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to Educate.

To be better prepared for future speaking opportunities – that do so much to raise awareness and visibility for our community – we have created a Speakers Bureau to have a ready pool of volunteers we can quickly call on to help us. We are assembling a diverse group of volunteers, representing all that we are in the LGBTQ+ Rainbow, to be able to ensure representation: from youth to elders, gay parents, allies, and more. Speakers are mostly needed to share your personal story, answer questions from your own life experience, be an advocate for our community and how we can continue to gain acceptance and support. We can help you get comfortable with doing this if you need it.

Can you help us out? Please complete our volunteer form and check the drop down box for “Speakers Bureau”.

Want to learn more or have questions? Please email rick@nevadacountypride.org.

Are you looking for a speaker for your organization?

Are you part of a local business or organization who would like to have an LGBTQ+ speaker or panel? Our beautiful Nevada County is home to a diverse community of LGBTQ+ members. From Alta Sierra to Truckee, we number from 5 to 7% in our county of 100,000 people.  We range in age from youth to senior citizens. We are parents, children, siblings, and friends.  To many  of you, our community is mostly invisible. But no doubt you have met us - in organizations you are involved in, restaurants or coffee shops, schools, stores that you shop at and other places. Some of you may have never had an opportunity to get to know our community better. The purpose of our speakers bureau is to do that for you. Community members from Nevada County Pride’s Speakers Bureau are available to speak on topics of interest to your group and to answer all your questions in an informal setting. Prior topics include: growing up gay in Nevada County, why and how to use pronouns and how to be an ally, among other topics.

Want to learn more or have questions? Please email rick@nevadacountypride.org.