This group is open to the community (no client enrollment at SCS necessary). Anyone who feels they have a place in this space is welcome, including nonbinary and genderqueer individuals. Topics will be determined on an ongoing basis, as needed. Tuesdays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Drop-in series every week from August 27th to December...
In 2003, the LEO Party was formed by community member Joe Torres, using his birthday as an opportunity to give back to the community he loves. Sixteen years later, this drag show celebration and fundraiser is back again supporting SCS, Entre Hermanos, and Somos Seattle. Hosted by Aleksa Manila and Roxy Doll, featuring Derrick...
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun and games in celebration of Seattle Counseling Service’s 50 Years of Service to the LGTBQ community. Free and open to all! Cal Anderson Park, near the Shelter House Friday, July 26th, 2019 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Pride Asia May 26th | Hing Hay Park Find out more Burien Pride June 1st | Town Square Park 480 SW 152nd Street, Burien WA Find out more Queer as Funk Tea Dance Party June 9th | 2-6pm | Stoup Brewing 1108 NW 52nd Street, Seattle WA Find out more Join us for an afternoon...
Connexions is a free, open group for QTPOC (queer and trans people of color). It is a space for making connections, healing, processing, and sharing resources. This support group is ongoing every Monday evening from 6:00 PM to 7:30PM, is free and open to SCS clients and the greater community. No RSVP required. At connexions...
This group is open to the community (no client enrollment at SCS necessary). Anyone who feels they have a place in this space is welcome, including nonbinary and genderqueer individuals. Topics will be determined on an ongoing basis, as needed. Tuesdays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 12-week series beginning May 14th FREE Open to all...
This is a psychoeducational group for folks of all gender and sexual identities who have experienced sexual trauma. We will be engaging in mindfulness and art-based activities alongside each other and as a group to build embodiment, self-trust, and connection with community. This group requires pre-approval, and you do not need to be a client...
This nutrition group will cover basic nutrition for health and wellness with a whole foods emphasis which will include intuitive eating, mindful eating, critique of medical norms of what constitutes a “healthy” body shape and size, and nutrition and mental health. This group is free, and you do not need to be a client at...
Official Press Release About Every five years, our annual ICON benefit turns into our Gala to celebrate each five-year milestone. This year’s Gala will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Westin Seattle, hosted by Seattle’s sweetheart and SCS’ very own, Aleksa Manila. Ticket sales for our Gala are now live with VIP...
The social stigma of mental health and discrimination of LGBTQ folks continue to hinder our community from enrolling in services. People of color, transgender individuals, immigrants, refugees, and undocumented populations experience even higher levels of bias, stigma, and discrimination. Coupled with the lack of culturally competent care, many avoid seeking services altogether. Approximately 43.8 million...