Rainbow Connections
Rainbow Connections is an MHSA Innovations Project led by Monterey County Behavioral Health designed to interconnect youth-serving systems with community-based organizations and provide conditions to cultivate environments of support, inclusion and belonging for LGBTQ+ youth across home, school and community settings.
We are thrilled to share that The Diversity Center is proudly partnering with Monterey County Behavioral Health and the Rainbow Connections collaborators, who are making meaningful strides for LGBTQ+ youth and families throughout Monterey County.
TDC’s contributions to this effort include:
Facilitating Welcoming Schools curriculum and Social Emotional Learning workshops to create inclusive, affirming school environments.
Strengthening school clubs and culture to support LGBTQ+ students and allies.
Sharing Family Acceptance Project resources to empower parents and caregivers in their journey of support.
Creating affirming youth events that celebrate authentic self-expression in safe, welcoming spaces.
We are inspired and deeply grateful to join this group of community-based organizations committed to making a lasting difference for LGBTQ+ individuals, now and into the future.
Thank you, Monterey County, for your warm welcome. We are honored to work alongside you!
Request a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Workshop for your school!
Fro-Yo + Friends!
Date: Friday, January 16
Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: MYO Frozen Yogurt, 840 Broadway Ave, Seaside
Ages: 11-18
RSVP: tinyurl.com/FroYoandFriendsRSVP
The Diversity Center invites you to welcome the New Year together! Let’s enjoy MYO Frozen Yogurt while we connect with community! Frozen yogurt will be provided.
Hearts of All Kind: A Valentine’s Event
Date: Friday, February 6
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Salinas Community School, 615 Leslie Drive, Salinas
Ages: LGBTQ+ Youth, Family, Friends + Allies
RSVP here!
Join us for a Valentine's card and cookie decorating community gathering! Meet our Rainbow Connections partners and learn about the support we’re offering in Monterey County. Come enjoy dinner, cookie decorating, music, a photo booth, and a special raffle!
Rainbow Connections Youth Empowerment Council
Dates: Thursday, January 15
Time: 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Ages: Monterey and San Benito County Middle and High School Youth
RSVP: tinyurl.com/montereyrcyec
Join the Rainbow Connections Youth Empowerment Council!
✨ Be the visionaries behind Rainbow Connections youth events!
✨ Learn leadership and community-building skills.
✨ Meet other LGBTQ+ youth and co-create a safe space where we can share resources and receive peer-to-peer support.
