The Folsom Lake College Pride Nest strives to build and foster a program that offers a welcoming, safe hang-out and learning environment that prioritizes love, compassion, and safety. We work to facilitate and support opportunities that cultivate the development of students, staff, and faculty through leadership, self-love, self-acceptance, and advocacy. We come together to promote ongoing coordination and collaboration among LGBTQ+ serving organizations and to guide students on the path to successful graduation from college.
"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we'll ever do." -Brené Brown
Our Goal
A safe, educational environment where students, staff, and faculty can be their true selves with no judgment. An environment and program where love and compassion are the foundation and at the forefront. A program where we position our students, staff, and faculty to achieve their greatest academic, professional, and personal successes.
Our Guiding Principles
Love
We create a culture where actions are rooted in love. We support those who are in crisis and in need. We develop a program and team that comes together and has passion for creating and making a difference in the lives of our community and education. We make time for ourselves and address our own needs and development.
Diversity and Inclusivity
We embrace what each person or group brings to the Pride Nest. We are made up of the perspectives and experiences of many. Vulnerability: We recognize the courage and bravery that it takes to be open about our identities, experiences, beliefs, and differences. We will ensure that everyone feels safe and that they belong here. We take assertive action whenever necessary.
Innovation
We continually look to innovate and improve programming and services for the Pride Center. We collaborate with the college, district, and with external partners to create a campus where LGBTQ+ people and marginalized communities shine.
Integrity
We operate to uphold the mission of Folsom Lake College, the Equity Center, and of the Pride Nest. We honor and apply our values in our actions and actively look for improvements in the work we do.
Crisis Care & Support Hotlines
CALL 911 OR GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, YOU ARE AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO YOURSELF, AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO OTHERS, OR ARE IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
The Folsom Lake College Pride Nest is committed to helping our students, staff, faculty, and community access important LGBTQIA+ health and wellness information.
General Support Lines
Crisis Text Line: Text "COURAGE" to 741741- A live, trained counselor receives the text and responds from a secure online platform.
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 to get crisis/suicide support. Available 24/7 anywhere in the United States.
Teen Line: Call 1-800-852-8336 Nationwide (6:00 to 10:00 pm PST) or text TEEN to 839863 (6:00 to 9:00 pm PST) to reach highly trained teen listeners that provide support, resources, and hope to any teen who is struggling.
LGBTQIA Support Lines
These toll-free lines are staffed by either trained LGBTQIA+ youth or adults or by trained youth or adults that are LGBTQIA+ friendly.
Trevor Project: Text START to 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386 to reach a Trevor counselor who is understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and won't judge you. Your conversation will be anonymous, and you can share as much or as little as you like. The Trevor Project's mission is to end suicide among LGBTQIA+ young people.
Trans Hotline: Call 1-877-565-8860 to reach the Trans Hotline 24/7. Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
General LGBTQIA Hotline: Call 1-888-843-4564 Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 9:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (PST). The LGBT Hotline provides a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues.
Youth LGBTQIA+ Hotline: Call 1-800-246-7743 Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 9:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (PST). The Youth LGBTQIA+ Hotline provides confidential support and resources to youth 25 and under.
Senior LGBTQIA+ Hotline: Call 1-888-234-7243 Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 9:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (PST). The Senior LGBTQIA+ Hotline provides confidential support and resources for those 50 and above.
Coming Out Support Hotline: Call 1-888-688-5428 (888-OUT-LGBT) Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 9:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (PST). The Coming Out Support Hotline provides a safe space to discuss concerns/questions on coming out for all ages.
Topic Specific Support Lines
National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. Available 24/7 and is confidential.
National Human Trafficking Hotline: Call 1-888-373-7888 to reach the National Human Trafficking Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in more than 200 languages. All calls are confidential and answered live by highly trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates.
Domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking: Call (916) 920-2952 to get 24/7 support and information from WEAVE, for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sex trafficking.
As a student or employee of Los Rios, you have access to the WEAVE confidential advocate who is available to confidentially support or provide information for those who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or sexual harassment. The confidential advocate is not an employee of Folsom Lake College. The confidential advocate is provided through WEAVE, Sacramento County's primary provider of crisis intervention services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. To reach the Confidential Advocate, email weave@losrios.edu or call (916) 568-3011.
National Runaway Safeline: Call 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929), to access support as a runaway youth. All services are free and 100% confidential.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) to reach SAMHSA’s National Helpline, which is a confidential, free, 24/7 information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
National Suicide Loss Helpline: Call 1-800-646-7322 to get 24/7 support if you are grieving a suicide death.
Los Rios & Community Resources
Community Resources
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
Stonewall Foundation of Greater Sacramento
CenterLink: The Community of LGBTQ+ Centers
Los Rios Resources
American River College Pride Center
Cosumnes River College Pride Center
Sacramento City College Pride Center
Los Rios Pride Center's Statement of LGBTQ+ Student Support: ARC, CRC, FLC, SCC Pride Center Statement of Support for LGBTQIA+ Community
The staff and faculty in the Pride Centers across Los Rios Community College District are deeply troubled by the recent Executive Order that denies recognition of gender identities beyond the binary of male and female sex assigned at birth. This action attempts to erase the existence and human rights of transgender and non-binary individuals, creating significant barriers to travel, healthcare access, and basic acknowledgment of identity. Additional orders attacking the rights of immigrants and asylum seekers, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and protections against sex discrimination further threaten the well-being of vulnerable LGBTQIA+ populations.
While the constitutionality of these orders is questionable, they have already sparked fear and anxiety among community members. We want to reassure our community — our centers’ doors remain open, and our resolve to serve and uplift our diverse LGBTQIA+ community remains unshaken. Together, we are strong. Together, we will endure. Together, we will support students while they complete their educational journeys to improve their lives during and after their time at Los Rios.
In solidarity,
Liz Geisser, ARC Pride Center, geissee@arc.losrios.edu
Corion Douver, FLC Pride Nest, DouverC@flc.losrios.edu
Jennifer Martinez Bedolla, CRC Pride Center, martinj@crc.losrios.edu
Alejandra Trejo, CRC Pride Center, trejoa@crc.losrios.edu
Tiffany Clark, SCC Pride Center, clarkt@scc.losrios.edu
Contact
Corion Douver, He/Him/His
Pride Nest Lead
DouverC@flc.losrios.edu
(916) 608-6440
Rex Temple
Pride Nest Student Ambassador
General inquiries
flcpridenest@flc.losrios.edu
Hours
Monday through Thursday:
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday:
Virtual Appointment Only