Equinox is a community project for gay, bi, queer, questioning, and trans-gendered men of all ages. During Open Hours women, transgendered individuals and all allies are welcome. The goal of Equinox is to reduce the spread of HIV by utilizing the harm reduction model that addresses the reality in which we live, love, and have sex. Equinox accomplishes its goal by providing a space for the celebration and exploration of sexuality in an uncensored context, encouraging participants to make self-empowering choices. Equinox works with a continuous learning process, evolving and changing its strategies and information to bring together a community through social events, outreach, support groups, creative projects, informational programming, and support groups. Although Equinox focuses on the health issues of gay and bisexual men of all ages, Equinox acknowledges the support of the whole community to create a healthy environment for all queer people and their allies.
Santa Cruz
(831)457-1441
Proud Voices is a discussion/rap group for lesbian, gay, bi, questioning, queer, and transgendered individuals under the age of 25. This group meets every Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:00pm.
Voces de Ambiente provides peer support for gay, bi, trans, queer and questioning men. Topics of discussion include life, love, pain, and responsibility to our Latino community. This group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 6:00 - 7:30pm.
My Brother, Myself is a group for men of color. It meets every Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:30pm.
Under 30 Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer and Questioning Men's Group provides a space for support, mentorship, and discussion associated with being a GBTQ man. This group meets every Monday from 7:30 - 9:00pm.
HIV Testing for gay, bisexual, questioning, and transgendered men of all ages is free and anonymous and happens every Thursday night between 6:00 - 8:00pm at Equinox. The new Orasure test does not require a needle stick! Participants who come for testing will receive free condoms and a free bottle of lube on the day of the test and a pass to the Nickelodeon theater when they return for results two weeks later. Whether you come to test or not, during the testing period there is free pizza, beverages and a different movie showing weekly. For more info call Equinox at
457-1441.
All are welcome during these times! Come in to socialize, read, study, check-out a book from our library, watch a movie, listen to music, check your e-mail, or simply to relax!
Monday 2:00 - 6:00pm
Tuesday 2:00 - 6:00pm
Wednesday 2:00 - 6:00pm
Thursday 2:00 - 9:00pm
Friday 12:00 - 6:00pm
Sat & Sun closed
