We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and education. Support group will immediately follow the speaker.

DEBRIEFING AFTER THE ELECTION WITH EQUALITY CA
with Samuel Turley (he/him) Political & Civic Engagement Manager at EQCA

Join us as we debrief after the November 5th Election. We are excited to have Samuel Turley back with us this month to host a Q&A session to discuss the results and what they mean for you and your LGBTQ+ loved ones.

About our Presenter:

Samuel Turley (he/him) is a Civic Engagement Associate located in Palm Springs with a focus on recruiting volunteers, organizing events and taking action to support Equality California’s endorsed candidates. Samuel works to register, engage, and mobilize voters in local, state, and national elections. He also works to organize pro-equality community members in support of pro-equality priorities in Palm Springs as well as recruiting volunteers and organizing around various events, actions, campaigns, and programs. Before joining Equality California, Samuel worked for the California State Assembly as a Field Representative and Case Manager, where he represented the Assemblywoman at events, met with local organizations, and assisted constituents with state agencies. Samuel received his B.A. in Political Science last year from Long Beach State. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, reading alternate history and spending time with his partner and family.

Learn more about Samuel and Equality CA online HERE

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community. There will be no formal speaker this month.

Our in person support group meetings now take place at:

allcove beach cities
514 N. Prospect Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Meetings are now held inside of the allcove Café on the first floor of the Beach Cities Health District main building, in the hallway across from the elevators. There is plenty of free parking inside the Beach Cities Health District parking lot. Be on the lookout for the PFLAG signage to help guide you into the building.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.
Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and education. Support group will immediately follow the speaker.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE UPCOMING ELECTION
with Samuel Turley (he/him) Political & Civic Engagement Manager at Equality CA

We are officially in election season, friends. Learn about the best national, state, and local candidates who will support and protect the rights of your LGBTQIA+ loved ones. Get clarity about all of those measures, propositions, and initiatives. Figure out a plan for where to start when “voting down the ballot” this year. Equality CA will help answer your questions so you can vote with PRIDE.

About our Presenter:

Samuel Turley (he/him) is a Civic Engagement Associate located in Palm Springs with a focus on recruiting volunteers, organizing events and taking action to support Equality California’s endorsed candidates. Samuel works to register, engage, and mobilize voters in local, state, and national elections. He also works to organize pro-equality community members in support of pro-equality priorities in Palm Springs as well as recruiting volunteers and organizing around various events, actions, campaigns, and programs. Before joining Equality California, Samuel worked for the California State Assembly as a Field Representative and Case Manager, where he represented the Assemblywoman at events, met with local organizations, and assisted constituents with state agencies. Samuel received his B.A. in Political Science last year from Long Beach State. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, reading alternate history and spending time with his partner and family.

Learn more about Samuel and Equality CA online HERE

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community. There will be no formal speaker this month.

Our in person support group meetings now take place at:

allcove beach cities
514 N. Prospect Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Meetings are now held inside of the allcove Café on the first floor of the Beach Cities Health District main building, in the hallway across from the elevators. There is plenty of free parking inside the Beach Cities Health District parking lot. Be on the lookout for the PFLAG signage to help guide you into the building.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.
Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

School Safety Supports Mental Health: Experiences of LGBTQ+ Students in our Public Schools

Join us for an informative evening focused on illuminating the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth in our local public schools. Your attendance is critical because safe and supportive school climates are important for all students, but they are particularly important for LGBTQ+ youth who face bullying, harassment, and assault while at school simply because of who they are. These experiences contribute to the higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality they face in comparison to their straight/cisgender peers.

With hate crimes on the rise, this event was conceived to encourage a dialogue around the needs for inclusion, representation and support for LGBTQ+ students, with the ultimate goal of improving the safety for all public-school students and staff.

 Brought to you by PFLAG Manhattan Beach/South Bay, Beach Cities Health District/allcove, in partnership with the South Bay Community Coalition Against Hate.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 2024 • 6:30-8:00 PM
Redondo Union High School Auditorium
1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS

Joe Marcy (he/him) is a Manhattan Beach native, community leader and LGBTQ advocate. He championed the rainbow crosswalk in front of the Manhattan Beach Pier and the rainbow community project at Polliwog Park. He’s a former Chair of the Cultural Arts Commission and now serves as the Parking and Public Improvement Commissioner. He’s passionate about public safety and public service. Marcy was President of the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Association in 2020-2022 and has served on the Board of Directors for fifteen years. He’s currently a candidate for Manhattan Beach City Council.

As a remote Director for See Monterey, Marcy contributes to the destination’s diversity, sustainability and tourism efforts. He’s a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Incentive Travel Professional (CITP) and Certified Meeting Management (CMM) professional. Collaborate Magazine recognized Marcy in their “40 under 40” issue and Smart Meetings Magazine named him “Visionary Supplier of the Year”.

Marcy is on the Global Board of Trustees for Meeting Professionals International (MPI) the largest meeting and event industry association in the world. Marcy served as President of the Southern California Chapter in 2017 and was later recognized as Global Member of the Year. In his spare time, Marcy volunteers with the Human Rights Campaign and The Trevor Project.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JOE ONLINE HERE

California Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (he/him) represents the 66th Assembly District, located in the Los Angeles South Bay and Harbor Area. A champion for public education, Muratsuchi serves as Chair of the Assembly Education Committee and previously served as Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Funding. He is fighting for public schools to promote student success and the well-being of every child, regardless of where they live. He is the lead author of Proposition 2, a $10 billion statewide school bond on the November 2024 ballot. Muratsuchi also authored the California Climate Crisis Act, landmark legislation setting the goal for California to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT AL ONLINE HERE

Equality California Institute - Our mission is to amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies within the realm of education, both in California and nationwide. We are dedicated to fostering school settings that are healthy, equitable, and fully inclusive for all LGBTQ+ students and staff.

Veejay Atilano (he/him/siya) serves as an Associate Program Director, focusing on education and training programs. Prior to joining Equality California, Veejay has worked in various community-based organizations (APAIT, OCAPICA) and higher education institutions (USC, Cal State LA, Compton College). He brings over 10+ years of experience in programs with an emphasis on education, wellness, and student engagement.
Born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, Veejay migrated to the US when he was 12 and grew up in the Inland Empire. Veejay received his BA in Asian American Studies from San Francisco State University and his MS in Higher Education from California State University Fullerton. In his spare time, Veejay loves to cook (and eat), being a virgo, spend time at the beach with friends, and read comic books and graphic novels. His dream is to write and publish his own graphic novel cookbook in the near future.

Julz Goff (they/he) is the Education Program Manager for Equality California Institute’s Safe and Supportive Schools program. Prior to working with Equality California, they worked as a college admissions consultant and ESL teacher, and as an intern with Equality California's AmeriCorps program. Their work has focused on bridging gaps in sexual health education, preparing students for the next steps on their educational journey, and providing a supportive environment for students of all backgrounds to be themselves. He is frequently found in the yoga studio or dancing under the stars with his dog, Bella. Julz holds an M.S. in Sexual and Reproductive Health from The University of Sydney and a B.A. in Chemistry from Princeton University.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT EQUALITY CA ONLINE HERE

The Williams Institute is the leading research center on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. They ensure that facts — not stereotypes — inform laws, policies, and judicial decisions that affect the LGBTQ+ community. Their reports infuse data into the public discourse, influence public policy, inform courts, and impact the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Christy Mallory, J.D. (she/her), is the Renberg Senior Scholar and Legal Director at the Williams Institute. Her work focuses on state and local laws and policies that impact LGBT people, including sexual orientation and gender identity non-discrimination protections, laws barring the use of the gay and trans panic defenses, conversion therapy bans, anti-bullying policies, and others. Christy's work has been published in several media outlets, journals, and books, including When Mandates Work (UC Press, 2013), the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, the LGBTQ Policy Journal at the Harvard Kennedy School, and the Albany Government Law Review. She also serves as the director of the Williams Institute’s annual moot court competition, the only national competition exclusively focused on LGBT law. Mallory received her J.D. from the UCLA School of Law and her B.A. from the University of Arizona.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WILLIAMS INSTITUTE ONLINE HERE

Linda K. Reeves, MA, LMFT (she/her) is the proud mother of a gay son who grew up in Manhattan Beach public schools, a passionate LGBTQ+ ally, and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides psychotherapy to LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, families, and partners of loved ones who are transgender or non-binary. To better serve the unique challenges of gender diverse individuals, Linda is WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) GEI Certified as a gender specialist. Linda is also an Adjunct Professor at Antioch University and a board member and co-founder of the PFLAG Manhattan Beach/South Bay chapter. Linda is also a co-founder of the Prism Institute which provides customized trainings and workshops to educate about the unique needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Linda received her master’s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles with a specialization in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Psychotherapy, and completed her clinical training at the LA LGBT Center. She earned her undergraduate degree in Journalism from San Diego State University.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LINDA ONLINE HERE

Sunday, September 22, 2024 • 3-5p PT

Manhattan Beach Community Church
303 S. Peck Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Music by the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles and local musicians

Panel discussion by community faith leaders and responses from community organizations, businesses, and elected officials

Reception following the event

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and education. Support group will immediately follow the speaker.

Feeling overwhelmed navigating Gender Affirming care? Not sure where to start? Join us to get some direction & support at our “Ask The Doctor” session!
with Dr. Juline Asamoah, MD (she/her) and Kristen Williams (they/she)

Are you the parent or caregiver of a transgender or gender expansive individual wanting to support their journey?  Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community with questions about your own Gender Affirming care options?  Come to our open forum to ask these medical professionals any important care questions that you may be seeking answers to.  We are here to listen and help you find some clarity on these important topics.

About our Presenters:

Dr. Juline Asamoah, MD (she/her) has lived all over the south and Midwest but mainly grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Louisville and received her medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She went on to complete her Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency at the Detroit Medical Center/ Wayne State University.

Dr. Asamoah enjoys caring for both children and adults, particularly adolescents as they transition to adulthood. Her interests include transition medicine of those with chronic childhood disease, adolescent medicine, women's health, and LGBTQ+ health. She is passionate about learning and teaching about the disparities in health in underserved populations and how those social determinants of health impact an individual.
In her free time, she loves being a foodie, traveling, and spending time with family and friends

Find Dr. Asamoah online HERE

Kristen Williams (they/she) is the Program Manager of the UCLA Gender Health Program and supervisor of its Care Coordination Team, which supports patients with navigating gender-affirming care at UCLA Health. With their Master’s degree in clinical psychology, Kristen also works to support GHP faculty in building rigorous, innovative research and education programs in collaboration with trans and gender expansive community members and organizations to improve the future of gender-affirming healthcare.

Find out more about the UCLA Gender Health Program online HERE

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community. There will be no formal speaker this month.

Our in person support group meetings now take place at:

allcove beach cities
514 N. Prospect Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Meetings are now held inside of the allcove Café on the first floor of the Beach Cities Health District main building, in the hallway across from the elevators. There is plenty of free parking inside the Beach Cities Health District parking lot. Be on the lookout for the PFLAG signage to help guide you into the building.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.
Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and education. Support group will immediately follow the speaker.

Empowering Families: Supporting Trans Kids Together with Trans 2Spirit activist, organizer, and DEIB corporate trainer Rey Resendez (they/he/she)

About our Presenter:

Rey Resendez (they/he/she) is a dedicated advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, specializing in the needs of trans youth and trans people in the workplace. They support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within organizations, schools and corporate space  and create engaging social media content to foster meaningful conversations. Rey's mission is to ensure all transgender and nonbinary people feel seen, valued, and empowered to be their authentic self in all spaces.

Find Rey online HERE

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for education, rich conversation, and supportive community.

In case you missed it, our in person support group meetings will now take place at:

allcove beach cities
514 N. Prospect Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Meetings will be held inside of the allcove Café on the first floor of the Beach Cities Health District main building, in the hallway across from the elevators. There is plenty of free parking inside the Beach Cities Health District parking lot. Be on the lookout for the PFLAG signage to help guide you into the building.

We are forever grateful to Manhattan Beach Community Church for opening their doors & hearts to our community meetings for more than 5 years. Their welcoming embrace supported our chapter launch and 5 years of impact in our local culture. Thank You! 💕

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.
Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

{pages} a bookstore joins us to share LGBTQIA+ book recommendations for Kids, Middle Schoolers, Young Adults, and Adults
presented by Jeff Resnik (he/him) & Sloane Shevlin (she/her) of {pages}

{pages} is a local women owned independent bookstore in downtown Manhattan Beach, CA. {pages} was founded in 2010 by three local, passionate bibliophiles Patty, Linda, and Margot with the goal of bringing a quality independent bookstore to the South Bay. Today, {pages} a bookstore is the place for book lovers of all ages, where reading, meeting and discussing books is a way of life. They offer a carefully curated selection of new fiction, non-fiction, children’s, cooking, surf, coffee table books, and bestsellers. They are proud of their knowledgeable and caring staff who can match any reader with the perfect book. They regularly host author events and book signings, weekly story times, and four monthly book clubs. Visit them in person at 904 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 and online at www.pagesabookstore.com

We are excited to have the General Manager of {pages} Jeff Resnik (he/him) & his co-worker Sloane Shevlin (she/her) join us to share their book recommendations on the 6th!

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and connection. There will be no formal speaker this month.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community. There will be no formal speaker this month.

Our in person support group meetings now take place at:

allcove beach cities
514 N. Prospect Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Meetings are now held inside of the allcove Café on the first floor of the Beach Cities Health District main building, in the hallway across from the elevators. There is plenty of free parking inside the Beach Cities Health District parking lot. Be on the lookout for the PFLAG signage to help guide you into the building.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.
Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

PFLAG PICNIC IN THE PARK - PRIDE Season Edition!

We are so excited to announce our PFLAG Manhattan Beach/South Bay Annual PRIDE Picnic in the Park! There will be a bounce house, arts & crafts, games, ice cream, snacks, and refreshments. Bring the entire family out and join us for some fun in the sun!

Saturday, June 29th, 2024 • 1-3P
El Nido Park
18301 Kingsdale Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and education. Support group will immediately follow the speaker.

Join us for a Conversation with author Ben Greene about Building a Joy-Centered Approach to Support

About our Presenter:
Ben Greene (he/him) is a transgender advocate and educator who has spoken internationally on topics surrounding transgender inclusion. After coming out at 15 in a small town, Ben has devoted his career to spreading empathy, education, and storytelling around the trans experience, and has spoken for companies, hospitals, schools, religious organizations, and government entities sharing what it means to be transgender and how to show up as an ally. He is a fierce advocate for transgender youth, regularly speaking in their defense at the Missouri State Capitol, and is the author of the book "My Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy-Centered Approach to Support". He is passionate about educating others from a place of compassion—no matter where they’re starting from. 

About the book:
A powerful book for readers aiming to support trans youth that Booklist calls a "warm and generous book [that] will help a wide range of readers" and Publishers Weekly says is "a pragmatic program for parenting beyond the gender binary."

As a full-time public speaker specializing in spreading awareness and understanding of the transgender community, what Ben Greene hears most from parents and loved ones is the phrase “I’m sorry.” They’re sorry for using the wrong word, sorry for asking an offensive question, sorry for not knowing this already, sorry for asking a question at all. The combination of exhaustion from trans people who have become their community’s designated educator and the growing trend of “canceling” anyone who says anything wrong has created a culture where people who have good hearts and minimal access to information are so afraid to make a mistake they don’t even try.

In My Child is Trans, Now What? A Joy-Centered Approach to Support, Greene breaks the mold by offering a judgement-free guide to people across generations, from millennial parents to members of older generations who may not have had previous positive exposure to the trans community. Greene focuses on providing two key resources in this book: information and emotional support. He explains what to expect, what systems exist to support trans youth, and what loved ones can do to help.

Using a combination of personal stories and experiences, definitions, and additional resources, My Child is Trans, Now What? is an essential guide for anyone looking to help trans youth thrive.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

We are so EXCITED to announce our 2024 Shop for a Cause participants! Come out on June 18th to support these generous South Bay Businesses who are donating a percentage of their proceeds from All purchases (made online and in store) to the IMPORTANT WORK our pflag manhattan Beach/south Bay chapter is DOING FOR OUR LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTH BAY!

Beach Cities Optometry

Beckers Bakery

Cherry Co

Common Space Brewery

curious...

Gum Tree Shop (Manhattan Beach)

Gum Tree Shop + Cafe  (Hermosa Beach) 

Kendra Scott - shop in store on June 18th + starting on 6/16 - use virtual code (GIVEBACK-GSXEY) for our website that will be live for use and running through 6/22.

Margaret O'Leary Manhattan Beach

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Sloopy's

Spyder Surf Shops

Sol Baby

Tabula Rasa Essentials

Uncorked Wine Shops

Waterleaf Home

…And a HUGE thank you to our PARTNERS IN PRIDE 2024 for making South Bay PRIDE 2024 possible!

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Beach Cities Health District

Chevron

El Camino College

Transcends Family Therapy

Kinecta

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for education, rich conversation, and supportive community.

In case you missed it, our in person support group meetings will now take place at:

allcove beach cities
514 N. Prospect Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Meetings will be held inside of the allcove Café on the first floor of the Beach Cities Health District main building, in the hallway across from the elevators. There is plenty of free parking inside the Beach Cities Health District parking lot. Be on the lookout for the PFLAG signage to help guide you into the building.

We are forever grateful to Manhattan Beach Community Church for opening their doors & hearts to our community meetings for more than 5 years. Their welcoming embrace supported our chapter launch and 5 years of impact in our local culture. Thank You! 💕

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.
Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

Acceptance: The Power of Accepting Ourselves and Our Loved Ones
with Shea Hultquist (they/them), LMFT

In this presentation workshop, Shea will explore with us what it means to accept ourselves and our mixed and sometimes inconvenient feelings; and will share the power we hold in offering acceptance to our LGBTQ+ loved ones.

About our presenter:
Shea Hultquist (they/them) is a queer, non-binary licensed marriage and family therapist and runs The Unfolding Therapy Practice in Orange County. They received their master’s degree in counseling from California State University Fullerton with an award for academic excellence and completed their undergraduate work at Cornell University, earning a BA in Biology.

Shea was trained as a therapist at several gender affirming practices and organizations, including Beach Cities LGBT Therapy, The LGBTQ Center Orange County, and Open Door Center for Integrative Healing.

In addition to their clinical work, they lecture and facilitate workshops with Orange County and Los Angeles area PFLAG groups, school districts, and in clinical settings.

Shea's own experience as a non-binary queer parent inspires them to support parents in ways they wished their own parents had been supported when they came out. Shea is the parent of three teens/young adults in Orange County and loves hockey, taking their dogs to the dog park, and Star Wars. Find Shea Online HERE

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

LOVE FOR ALL

PRIDE HAZY IPA RELEASE & DRAG SHOW

Hold on to your wigs, because we're teaming up with the one and only Queen Vidja D. Gaymez and PFlag to bring you the LOVE FOR ALL event.

For just $20, you'll not only secure your spot at the show but your first beer + a $10 donation to PFlag is included in the price.

After clicking the purchase ticket link above, scroll down under the Common Space Event Tickets to access the Drag Show tickets. ⁠

Location:

Common Space Brewery
3411 W El Segundo Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250

Join us for a glamorous hour of story time by Drag Queen Story Hour! Led by Pickle, Drag Laureate, City of West Hollywood, children (ages 3 – 8) and their favorite adult companion(s) are encouraged to join! Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is just what it sounds like – drag queens reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and art laboratories. Siblings of all ages are also invited.(Image depicts the Drag Queen Pickles)

Saturday, June 1st, 2024 • 11a-12p

ESMoA (El Segundo Museum of Art)
208 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245

Open to ALL AGES!
Admission: FREE

Join us for the 41st Annual Long Beach PRIDE the weekend of May 18-19, 2024.

We can’t wait to walk in the LONG BEACH PRIDE Parade TOGETHER.  We will be walking alongside other Southern California PFLAG Groups spreading the PFLAG LOVE!  

INTERESTED IN WALKING WITH US IN THE PRIDE PARADE ON SUNDAY, MAY 19TH?

Email us at pride.pflagsouthbay@gmail.com by Thursday, MAY 16th for more details and to let us know you want to join! When you RSVP, please include your telephone number so that we may text you with updates the morning of the event. Arrival between 9-930a, parade starts promptly at 10:30a.

All allies, friends, and family are welcome!

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and connection. There will be no formal speaker this month.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for education, rich conversation, and supportive community.

We are thrilled to announce that beginning Tuesday, May 7th, our in person support group meetings will take place at:

allcove beach cities
514 N. Prospect Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Meetings will be held inside of the allcove Café on the first floor of the Beach Cities Health District main building, in the hallway across from the elevators. There is plenty of free parking inside the Beach Cities Health District parking lot. Be on the lookout for the PFLAG signage to help guide you into the building.

We are forever grateful to Manhattan Beach Community Church for opening their doors & hearts to our community meetings for more than 5 years. Their welcoming embrace supported our chapter launch and 5 years of impact in our local culture. Thank You! 💕

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.
Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

How PFLAG National is Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Community at Federal, State, and Local levels
with Patrick Cochran (he/him) of PFLAG National

Patrick Cochran (he/him), Advocacy and Policy Engagement Manager at PFLAG National, will speak to the chapter about the work PFLAG does to advocate on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community and those who love them on the federal, state, and local levels.

About our presenter:
Patrick joined the team at PFLAG National in May of 2019. He grew up in Annapolis, Maryland and went to the University of Maryland for his post-secondary education. He earned BAs in Government & Politics and in French, both cum laude, in 2017 and then extended his time as a Terp for one additional year to get his Masters of Public Policy. While in school, he served as an intern in several Congressional Offices, as well as the Maryland Attorney General’s Office.

Before coming to PFLAG, Patrick was a program manager at the Eisenhower Institute. He was also elected Chair of the Virginia Young Democrats LGBTQA Caucus in April of 2019.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Hermosa’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2024

Saturday, March 16th, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM : Parade
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM : Music and Activities on Pier Plaza
Downtown Hermosa Beach

The Celebration is back for its 28th year! Enjoy seeing some of your favorite local nonprofits, unique vehicles, cool brands, and more in this eclectic and diverse celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Our South Bay chapter of PFLAG is excited to announce that we will again be participating in Hermosa's St. Patrick's Day Parade this year. This will be a fun way to increase our visibility and further cement our relationship with the Hermosa leadership, which is really trying to position themselves as the center of LGBTQIA+ acceptance here in the South Bay.

We would like to extend the invitation to our South Bay PFLAG community that would like to participate and walk in the parade with us. We will be walking from 11am-1pm but request arrival in festive St. Pat's + PRIDE attire between 10-1030 am on the 16th (plan for traffic delays and street closures).  More details to follow once you RSVP.

Please RSVP HERE if you are interested in walking with us and we will email you back with confirmation.  All are welcome to attend and enjoy the day’s festivities even if you decide not to walk.

We can't wait to celebrate with you soon!

FOR MORE INFO ON THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVITIES - VISIT THE OFFICIAL HERMOSA BEACH WEBSITE - CLICK HERE

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for education, rich conversation, and supportive community.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.

Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

How Secrets Can Help Us and Hurt Us
with Esther Loewen, (she/her) Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Many of us in the LGBTQIA+ community and our loved ones often struggle with keeping secrets from friends and family members. Esther will help us explore the benefits and drawbacks of secret keeping so that we can make better decisions for ourselves and our families.

About our presenter:
Esther (she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, an educator, and a public speaker. Hailing originally from Walla Walla, Washington, she transplanted to Redlands, California in 2019. Esther gives her heart and soul to creating inclusion by celebrating beauty, following curiosity, and showing up in courageous authenticity. Her through-line message is “you are enough.” Esther’s professional life has been filled with 16 years of ordained pastoral ministry in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, authoring a book about keeping and telling secrets, and earning two master’s degrees (MAGL from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, and MAMFT from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant University). In addition to serving as a therapist, Esther also produces and hosts the podcast "Transgender Woman Talking”, a show about life outside cisgender norms. She is married to her life-partner of 18 years, with whom she shares the joy of parenting their two brilliant, creative, energetic, and empathetic children.

Learn more about Esther and her work online HERE

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for education, rich conversation, and supportive community.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.

Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

Learn about GLSEN LA: Creating Safe, Supportive, and Inclusive Education Spaces for LGBTQ+ Students with Alex Lee Rhodes LCSW (they/them)

Alex will be representing the Los Angeles Chapter of GLSEN. GLSEN is a national organization that works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. GLSEN aims to implement supportive and inclusive school policies, support GSAs (Gender & Sexuality Alliances), provide professional development for school staff on LGBTQ+ student issues, and increase student access to LGBTQ+ inclusive curricular resources. Alex will also highlight some of the upcoming GLSEN LA events and opportunities happening later this year.

About our presenter:
Alex Lee Rhodes LCSW (they/them) is a therapist in private practice, primarily working with LGBTQ teens and young adults. Alex received their B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and their M.S.W. from UCLA. Alex has been a Board Member for GLSEN LA since 2022, and currently serves as the Director of Youth Engagement.

Contact Alex via email
GLSEN LA Website
GLSEN LA Instagram

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and education. Support group will follow the education portion.

Journey to Advocacy: Turning Trans Allyship into Action
with Mandy Giles (she/her) of Parents of Trans Youth

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER

Mandy Giles (she/her) is the parent of two transgender young adults and a fierce advocate for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse youth. She is the founder of Parents of Trans Youth, a social impact business providing learning, support, and community to parents and caregivers of transgender kids. During the 2021 and 2023 Texas legislative sessions, Mandy testified before Texas Senate and House committees against multiple bills targeting transgender youth and has spoken publicly in press conferences, town halls, panel discussions, media interviews, and rallies. She is a past president of the PFLAG chapter in Houston, where she lives with her husband and three children.

Find Mandy online at the website of Parents of Trans Youth, on Instagram, and on Facebook.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

Join us for our regular monthly meeting welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQIA+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community.

Our PFLAG general support meetings will be held both IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM.

Virtual meeting attendees still require RSVP. If you are new to Zoom, CLICK HERE to get set-up.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:
We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We ask that youth who may want to join for our support groups to please be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.  

We are currently holding our Transgender + Gender Expansive Support Group meetings virtually. Our meetings are supported by an easy-to-use online meeting tool called Zoom. CLICK HERE to get set-up with Zoom.

Join us for our regular monthly meeting focused on the transgender and gender expansive community, friends, families, and allies for support and education. Support group will follow the education portion.

History Making Advocacy: Supreme court win allows gender affirming surgeries to be covered by Medicaid in Iowa
with Aiden Vasquez (he/him)

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER

Mentor, advocate, ordained minister, creator of Transhaven podcast, Aiden advocates and educates others through public speaking and private support group following. He is the recipient of the 2022 Legacy Leadership Award for his success in suing and winning a Supreme court ruling in Iowa to have Gender Affirming surgeries covered by Medicaid.

A NOTE ABOUT VIRTUAL MEETINGS:

We will be utilizing Zoom features that provide the highest level of safety and confidentiality possible.  Zoom is free to you and you need not have an account to join us.  If you are new to Zoom, you can follow the links [here] for brief tutorials on all you need to know to sign on to a Zoom meeting with us.  We ask that each of you that would like to participate in the on-line support, contact us in advance by email at rsvp@pflagmanhattanbeach.org to RSVP for the meeting.  We will cut off RSVPs at 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting.  All participants will receive a follow-up email with the link to the Zoom call and a password.  For confidentiality’s sake, please do not forward these to another participant — they are welcome to contact us directly to receive the link.

We recognize that youth may be interested in the educational part of this meeting and they are welcome to join us.  As usual, we ask that youth who may want to stick around for our support groups be joined by a parent.  Some heavy emotions can emerge in the course of our sessions and having a parent on-hand helps to ensure that the needs of any youth on the call are met.

There are some benefits to utilizing new tools like Zoom. We recognize that our typical evening support group meetings are not feasible for everyone due to work, family or other demands.  If there is a need, we would like to offer an additional support group Zoom conference call sometime during the daytime hours. If you are interested in a daytime support group, email us at info@pflagmanhattanbeach.org and let us know what times might be more workable for you.

If you need more personalized assistance and support, we remain here for you.  Email us confidentially and we will work with you to identify the best member of our team to assist with your individual needs.