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    Workplace Education

    MCSSP offers Safe Space Trainings throughout Mendocino county. Based on cultural humility and diversity principles, we work with community groups, providers, educators, businesses, and organizations.

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    Youth Support Group

    MCSSP is partnering with LGBTQIA2S+ identifying therapists to provide free support groups for teens ages 13 to 18 in Mendocino County. Sign up to receive notice of upcoming meetings.

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New Programs & Partnerships

Every connection builds our capacity to expand programs and equitable access to resources. Volunteers and donors are at the core of our Community Lifelines.

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June Pride Reflections
June Pride Reflections

In this past month of Pride gatherings and celebrations, we're thankful for the connections and care shared in Mendocino County. Building bridges for communities based on care is the foundation of MCSSP, as we model the change we hope to see in the world.

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Building Bridges

MCSSP programs are grounded in our belief that access to affirming, informed support for everyone is essential to the well-being of LGBTQIA2S+ people of all ages. From offering student scholarships for graduating seniors to answering the needs of parents looking for support referrals, we strive to build bridges for more resilient and engaged communities.