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!

Rainbow Connections Youth Empowerment Council

Dates: First and Third Thursday of Each Month
Time: 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Ages: Monterey and San Benito County Middle and High School Youth
RSVP: tinyurl.com/montereyrcyec

The Rainbow Connections Youth Empowerment Council is a space where YOU can:

✨ Shape LGBTQ+ programs – Be the visionaries behind Rainbow Connections youth events! Help plan an event for LGBTQ+ youth in Monterey County.  

✨ Build leadership skills – Develop leadership skills, share your input and ideas to help improve programs and services for LGBTQ+ youth in your community.  

✨ Connect with a supportive community – Meet other LGBTQ+ youth, create a safe space where we can share resources and receive peer to peer support.