Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ Affairs

Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ Affairs Providing leadership and support for the well-being and longevity of LGBTQ communities through integ may be moderated. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

About County of Santa Clara, California
The County of Santa Clara government serves a diverse, multi-cultural population of 1.9 million residents in Santa Clara County, the fifth largest county in California. With more than 70 agencies/departments, the County of Santa Clara plans for the needs of a dynamic community, provides quality services, and promotes a healthy, safe and prosperous community

for all. The County provides essential services including public health protection, environmental protection, medical services through Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), child and adult protection services, homelessness prevention and solutions, roads, park services, libraries, emergency response to disasters, protection of minority communities and those under threat, access to a fair criminal justice system, and scores of other services, particularly for those members of our community in the greatest need. Visit us at: http://www.sccgov.org

County of Santa Clara Social Media Disclaimer: https://home.sccgov.org/social-media-disclaimer. The comments posted on the County's social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) All comments posted by Public Users must be limited to the topic originally posted. The County does not discriminate on the basis of viewpoints or opinions expressed. Public Users may NOT post comments containing prohibited content. Comments from Public Users containing the following prohibited categories of content will be removed:

• Content beyond the scope of the original topic posted by the County
• Content that uses profanity or obscene language
• Duplicate or repetitive content that is either from the same Public User or otherwise appears to be duplicative
• Content promoting personal profit, including commercial solicitation or conducting or pursuing personal business interests
• Content endorsing, or appearing to endorse, commercial products, services, or companies
• Content endorsing any person campaigning for election to a political office or promoting or opposing any ballot measure or proposition
• Content in violation of intellectual property laws, including but not limited to posting licensed material without authorization, or posting copyrighted material without the publisher’s permission
• Content disseminating hoaxes, chain letters, or advertisements
• Content containing s*xually oriented messages or images
• Content containing links to malware and/or malicious content
• Content that engages in or encourages illegal activity
• Content containing information that may compromise the safety or security of the public or public infrastructure, including but not limited to public IT systems
• Content containing personally identifiable information, such as phone numbers or addresses

Content posted on County's social media sites will in no way constitute a legal or official notice to the County or any official or employee/affiliate of the County for any purpose, and no one should utilize the County’s social media sites to seek emergency services. The County recognizes that social media tools are available 24 hours a day. However, given the need to manage resources, the comments may be generally moderated only during normal business hours, from 8 a.m. Comments posted outside of normal business hours may be read and appropriate action may be taken within the next business day or as soon as possible. The County does not guarantee it will respond to comments or messages sent on County social media sites.

The Santa Clara County Library District has curated a thoughtful and powerful reading list in honor of Trans Day of Visi...
03/30/2026

The Santa Clara County Library District has curated a thoughtful and powerful reading list in honor of Trans Day of Visibility. This collection not only celebrates the lives, stories, and contributions of transgender people, but also highlights the ongoing inequities the community continues to face, including disproportionate levels of poverty, discrimination, and violence compared to cisgender individuals.

Thank you to for care and intention that went into assembling this list. Efforts like this help broaden understanding, uplift trans voices, and encourage our community to engage more deeply with the realities and resilience of transgender people.

Find the list through the link in our bio, or at tinyurl.com/SCCLDTDOV

Join us in honoring Transgender Day of Visibility!We invite you to gather with us on Wednesday, April 1st as we raise th...
03/25/2026

Join us in honoring Transgender Day of Visibility!

We invite you to gather with us on Wednesday, April 1st as we raise the transgender flag in celebration of the strength, resilience, and contributions of transgender, nonbinary, and gender‑expansive community members. This day is about visibility, pride, and standing together for a more inclusive future.

What to Expect · A welcoming gathering of community members and allies · Reflections and messages from community speakers and County leadership · The raising of the transgender flag, and other activities.

When: Wednesday, April 1st, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM

Flag Raising Ceremony: 12:00–12:30 PM

Where: McEntee Plaza, 70 West Hedding, San Jose

Everyone is welcome. Let’s come together for visibility, solidarity, and community. We hope to see you there!

02/07/2026

Have you ever wondered who the County of Santa Clara Office of LGBTQ Affairs is?


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Did you know today marks the first annual International Day to End Conversion Therapy? C.T. Survivors Connect (Canada) a...
01/08/2026

Did you know today marks the first annual International Day to End Conversion Therapy? C.T. Survivors Connect (Canada) and Conversion Therapy Survivor Network (US) worked together to create this new awareness day. Conversion therapy is when someone tries to change a LGBTQ+ person to be straight and/or cisgender. Even though the word therapy is a part of the term, it is not a real type of therapy.

January 7 is important because in 2022, Canada passed a national ban against this practice for people of any age. While 27 US states have bans against conversion therapy for minors, there is no national ban. Washington DC is the only place in the US that bans conversion therapy for adults.

From the Office of LGBTQ Affairs fam to yours, wishing you a safe and happy holidays!We took a quick wander through Chri...
12/23/2025

From the Office of LGBTQ Affairs fam to yours, wishing you a safe and happy holidays!

We took a quick wander through Christmas in the Park yesterday afternoon in downtown San Jose, enjoying some cider and the festive atmosphere. Each of us got a photo with our favorite tree.

If you're at Christmas in the Park, don't forget to check out the Office of LGBTQ Affairs' Dolly Parton themed tree. Take a pic with and tag us❣️

Red Umbrella Day (Dec 17) is a global day of remembrance and solidarity with s*x workers who have lost their lives to vi...
12/18/2025

Red Umbrella Day (Dec 17) is a global day of remembrance and solidarity with s*x workers who have lost their lives to violence, and a call to end the stigma that fuels that harm.
Here are a few things to remember:

✨S*x work is work.
✨S*x workers’ identities are diverse — (They represent multiple gender identities, s*xualities, nationalities, abilities, or immigration statuses)
✨Consensual s*x work is not the same as human trafficking.
✨S*x worker rights are human rights.
✨S*x workers deserve dignity and safety.

S*x workers around the world face disproportionate violence because of criminalization, stigma, and discrimination. Today is about remembering those we’ve lost and standing with the living through advocacy, education, and care.

Learn more about the issues s*x workers face and how communities are organizing for change via the Global Network of S*x Work Projects.

https://www.nswp.org/

*xWorkerRights

Each year, World AIDS Day is held on December 1st and is an opportunity for people across the globe to unite in the figh...
12/02/2025

Each year, World AIDS Day is held on December 1st and is an opportunity for people across the globe to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with and affected by HIV, and to honor the lives of those who lost their lives to AIDS.
Today, the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department, the Office of LGBTQ Affairs, and Getting to Zero Initiative met for a Flag Raising Ceremony with this year’s theme of “Facts, Not Fear”. Together, we honor the fight to end HIV and AIDS together. For information on s*xual health programs and services in Santa Clara County, visit: http://gettestedscc.org/

Join us for a Mid-Day Masterclass!Hosted by the Office of LGBTQ Affairs in partnership with CA LGBTQ+ HHS Network and We...
11/19/2025

Join us for a Mid-Day Masterclass!
Hosted by the Office of LGBTQ Affairs in partnership with CA LGBTQ+ HHS Network and We Breathe.

Safely Engaging Policymakers as Q***r Person in 2025
Date: December 11, 2025
Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
RSVP via zoom: tinyurl.com/OLGBTQADec2025

Want to make your voice heard while protecting your safety and well-being? This masterclass will cover strategies for engaging policymakers in LGBTQ+ health advocacy, advocating effectively,
and navigating today’s political landscape as a q***r person. The workshop will be presented by Ryu Oda (he/they), a We Breathe Program Coordinator at CA LGBTQ+ HHS Network.

Whether you’re new to advocacy or already involved, this session is for you!

Register today and join your community for this empowering conversation.
Let’s build safer, stronger advocacy together.

SAVE THE DATE!Join us for the LGBTQ+ Summit 2025, a day to connect, celebrate, and work toward change, hosted by the Cou...
06/24/2025

SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for the LGBTQ+ Summit 2025, a day to connect, celebrate, and work toward change, hosted by the County of Santa Clara Office of LGBTQ Affairs.

Date: October 24, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM

You’ll meet leaders, advocates, and community members. Together we’ll learn, share stories, and take action to make a difference.

Want to be first to know when you can register?
Sign up here: tinyurl.com/LGBTQ-Interest2025

Let’s rise together to build a future where everyone belongs and is celebrated!



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Things can feel overwhelming at times!We at the Office of LGBTQ Affairs understand and see you.You are BEAUTIFULYou are ...
06/19/2025

Things can feel overwhelming at times!
We at the Office of LGBTQ Affairs understand and see you.

You are BEAUTIFUL
You are WORTHY
You are SACRED

In August 2023, Santa Clara County committed to supporting gender-affirming care for everyone. In March 2025, the County reaffirmed that commitment by passing a resolution that declares the County a safe and affirming place for transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, q***r, and inters*x people — including children and youth

Your mental health is important to us.
Your physical health is important to us.
You are important to us.

You can find our resource page or download our LGBTQ+ resource cards at https://linktr.ee/lgbtqsccgov

See y'all in Cupertino on Monday!
05/29/2025

See y'all in Cupertino on Monday!

🏳️‍🌈 Join the City of Cupertino to raise the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride Flag in a ceremony to celebrate June as Pride Month! 🌈

📅 Monday, June 2, 2025
🕓 4–5 p.m.
📍 Cupertino Civic Plaza, 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

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