California Community Colleges – LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide
Provides available resources to community college students statewide.
Website: cccstudentmentalhealth.org
California Department of Public Health – LGBTQIA+ Health
CDPH has resources available that can assist you in determining what screenings are necessary at each stage of life and to understand which health issues impact the LGBTQIA+ community most often. These resources will provide you with the tools you need to be the healthiest you, at every phase of life.
Website: cdph.ca.gov
California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network
1127 11th St, Ste 925
Sacramento, California, 95814
A statewide coalition working collectively to advocate for state-level policies and resources that will advance LGBTQIA+ health. The Network strives to provide coordinated leadership about LGBTQIA+ health policy in a proactive, responsive manner that promotes health and wellness as part of the movement for LGBTQIA+ equality.
Website: californialgbtqhealth.org
California State Agencies for LGBTQIA+ Resources
Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE) established this webpage of LGBTQIA+ resources to share with employees and their families. The commitment of CDCR and CCHCS is to be LGBTQIA+ friendly and supportive of all individuals in our communities, both inside and outside prisons.
Website: www.cdcr.ca.gov/gare/lgbtqia
Center Link – Community of LGBTQIA+ Centers
Their mission is to strengthen, support, and connect LGBTQIA+ community centers. Currently, there are over 290 member LGBTQIA+ centers worldwide providing essential services, promoting growth, wellness, and connectivity in their communities.
Website: lgbtcenters.org
Daly City Youth Health Center
350 90th St. 3rd Floor
Daly City, CA 94015
A Center providing healthcare to youth and their families.
Website: dcyouth.org
Dignity San Francisco
1329 7th Avenue @ Irving
San Francisco, CA 94122
A national organization fighting for equality and LGBTQ rights with lists of resources arranged by topic.
Website: dignitysf.org
Human Rights Campaign
A self-governing faith community of LGBT+ members who strive to create a love-centered community.
Website: hrc.org/resources
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter: sfbayarea.hrc.org
It Gets Better
It Gets Better is a non-profit focused on educating and empowering LGBTQ+ youths through informative stories, videos, and blog posts. Includes explanations of LBTQ+ terms and topics often not covered in schools.
Website: itgetsbetter.org
LGBT Resource Center
UCSF, Office of Diversity & Outreach
500 Parnassus Avenue, MU 102
San Francisco, CA 94143
Located in UC San Francisco, the Center aims to sustain visibility and a sense of community, as well as provide high-quality, culturally sensitive care.
Website: lgbt.ucsf.edu/welcome-lgbt-resource-center
Matthew Shepard Foundation
Founded after the tragic death of Matthew Shepherd, which resulted in the passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Their aim is to highlight Matt’s story and encourage others to address hate and create change. Their website provides resources targeted to youths and hate crime prevention.
Website: matthewshepard.org/resources/hate-crime-prevention-resources
National AIDS Memorial Grove
Nancy Pelosi Drive & Bowling Green Drive
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94122
Park Hours: 6 AM – 10 PM Daily
The Grove is a ten-acre memorial for all those who have fallen to the AIDS epidemic. Here, we remember the lives lost and strive to offer hope and healing to survivors.
Website: aidsmemorial.org/grove
PFLAG San Francisco
The local chapter of PFLAG, PFLAG SF, works to ensure that all LGBTQ+ individuals are safe and loved. This includes supporting people and their families and educating at schools and corporations.
Website: pflagsf.org/resources/resource-list/
The Trevor Project
A national organization working to end suicide among LGBTQ+ youths and provide services to improve mental health.
Website: thetrevorproject.org/resources/
University of California – LGBTQIA+ Resource Centers
Offer programs and services to enhance community and provide support for LGBTQIA+ faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Website: UCnet.universityofcalifornia.edu