The Lower Columbia Q Center
Home of the Astoria Pride Festival, The LCQC Is A Non-Profit Resource Center Providing Outreach, Education, and Charity for the LGBTQ2SIA+ Community and Allies of the Lower Columbia Region of Oregon and Washington.
171 W Bond St.
Astoria, Oregon 97103
503-468-5155
Office Hours: Monday + Wednesday, 3-5p; Friday 6-8p. And By Appt.
Current Programs + Services
Queer Book Club
Celebrate Queer Authors, Storytellers, Artists and History. This community group meets on the last Monday of the month, on Zoom, from 6p - 7p.
January 2022: The Argonauts, by Maggie Nelson
February 2022: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, by Ocean Vuong
March 2022: Tipping the Velvet, by Sarah Waters
April 2022: Hola Papi: How to Come Out at a Walmart Parking Lot, by John Paul Brammer
May 2022: The Verifiers, by Jane Pek
Join our Facebook Group to stay connected!
Rainbow Family Circle
A support group, in partnership with The Harbor, for parents and families of LGBTQ2SIA+ youth and adults.
Meets on Zoom:
1st + 3rd Tuesdays, 4p - 5p
Gender Alliance
A peer-led support and social group for folks exploring their gender.
Every Tuesday
At the Q and on Zoom
6p-7p
Queer Edge Sobriety
A peer-led support and social group for those on their sobriety journey.
Meets on Zoom:
Every Wednesday, 6p - 7p
The Closet Cleaners Youth Group
In partnership with the Harbor, a support and social group for youth ages ~13 - 18.
Meets on in Person and Zoom
Thursdays 4p - 5p
Needs Assessment Survey
The LCQC is conducting this confidential survey to gather information based on the needs of our community. With this information, we will work to strengthen our presence in the community to continue providing services, education, and charity.
Survey for Local Providers
Do you provide affirming healthcare, including mental health, for LGBTQ2SIA+ folks? Take our survey to be added to our growing database of affirming providers in the Lower Columbia Region.
Volunteers Wanted
We are always looking for volunteers! Whether you have a special interest, handy skill, passion, donations, or extra time, we would love to connect with you. Click the link below to view our volunteer agreement!
Request For Financial Assistance
We provide financial assistance for gender affirming care. Click the link to learn more.