LGBT Resources in San Diego

San Diego LGBT Community Center

Website: http://www.thecentersd.org
Phone: (619) 692-2077 or 1-800-YOUTH98
Open daily, the Center provides a wide variety of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender programs and services including crisis counseling, individual and couple counseling, facilitated coming-out groups, and over a dozen gay and lesbian peer support and rap groups each week. Additional social, educational and cultural events and information regarding community resources available. HIV testing, counseling and substance abuse information and referral. Weekly youth drop-in hours. Located at 3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest. North County Center located in San Marcos (760-744-0220).

Transgender Counseling Program of the San Diego LGBT Center

Phone: (619) 260-6380, x109
Individual counseling and assessment offered to assist transgender persons in dealing with a variety of life and transition concerns. This program is targeted towards members of the transgender community. For information, contact their office located at 2313 El Cajon Blvd., or call 619-260-6380, x109.

 

Hillcrest Youth Center

Website: http://www.youthcentersd.com
Phone: (619) 497-2920
The Youth Center is a safe and appealing place for youth, 24 and under, to gather and socialize as well as a place to access social-service resources within the community. Located at 3777 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest.

Gay Youth Alliance

Phone: (619) 233-9309
For persons age 24 and younger. Meets weekly.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)

Email: pflagsd@aol.com
Phone: (619) 579-7640 (San Diego chapter)
This nationwide organization promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian and bisexual persons, their families and friends through support, education and advocacy.

Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA)

Website: http://www.gsdba.org
Phone: (619) 296-4543
San Diego's "lesbian and gay chamber of commerce" builds strength and prosperity through networking and the support of gay and lesbian businesses. Additional information and business directory available on-line at www.gsdba.org