Resources
Below is a list of LGBTQQI RESOURCES on and off campus. This list does not include everything, but it is a good start. If you know of a resource that is not posted on this site, please email pride@sfsu.edu and we'd be happy to add it to the site.
SF State Campus Resources For On-Campus Residents
Off-Campus Medical and Mental Health Services
SF Bay Area LGBTQ Community Centers
Social Resources for the Trans Community
SF State Campus Resources
Counseling & Psychological Services Center
Counseling provides an opportunity for students to freely explore personal problems or concerns. Students come to the center for reasons as varied as the people themselves; personal problems involving relations with parents or peers, emotional or social difficulties, relationship conflicts, anxiety or depression, sexuality and orientation, concerns about academic progress or direction, and other issues.
Queer and Trans Resource Center
Rooted in the ancestral legacy of queer activists and visionaries and San Francisco State University's commitment to social justice and community engagement, the Queer & Trans Resource Center endeavors to offer LGBTQQIA-related events, services, and resources to students. The Queer & Trans Resource Center will also serve as an umbrella organization linking various student organizations such as Queer Alliance, Pride Committee, and CEASE/SAFE Place that work to create events and resources for the LGBTQQIA community on campus. With the awareness that all forms of oppression are inherently interconnected, the Queer & Trans Resource Center will additionally focus on building alliances with ethnic, political, religious, and arts communities at San Francisco State University and beyond. The Queer & Trans Resource Center is open to all students who wish to join in our efforts to promote awareness and understanding of LGBTQQIA-related identities, issues, and culture.
The SAFE Place
The SAFE Place at SF State is a resource center for sexual violence prevention and crisis intervention. We serve the campus community in the areas of sexual assault, domestic violence, sexual harassment and stalking. Student peer educators and professional staff work as a team to provide information about student rights, responsibilities and resources. Professional staff members are campus advocates and certified Crisis Intervention Counselors. Our Men's Program provides opportunities for young college men to develop a healthy masculine identity and serve as allies in preventing sexual violence. Only an aware, committed community can create a truly safe campus.
CEASE (Creating Empowerment through Alcohol and Substance Abuse Education)
The CEASE Program is a campus-wide alcohol and other drug education program created to educate students about alcohol and other drugs, to provide support services for all students grappling with substance related problems through assessment, counseling and referrals. The CEASE Program sponsors workshops and seminars, participates in on-campus information fairs, and additionally, provides training to volunteers who work with other students, faculty, and staff to assist in creating a campus environment that reinforces healthy lifestyles. Services are confidential.
Student Health Services
The San Francisco State University Student Health Services mission is to provide accessible and cost-effective quality health care, enhance lifelong health and wellness, facilitate retention and graduation, and to reduce systematic health disparities for all registered students. The Student Health Services provides basic care for acute and chronic problems, promotes health awareness, educates students about preventive care, disease management and therapeutic choices, and helps students develop the skills to manage their own health.
The Family Acceptance Project
The Family Acceptance Project is a community research, intervention and education initiative to study the impact of family acceptance and rejection on the health, mental health and well-being of lesbian, gay and bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. Results will be used to help families provide support for LGBT youth, to develop appropriate interventions, programs and policies, and to train providers to improve the quality of services and care they receive.
SF State Campus Resources For On-Campus Residents
Residential Life Counseling Program
The Residential Life Counseling Program provides SF State residents access to a clinical counselor for support around emotional and mental health issues. Residents seek support from the counselor on a range of topics, including personal problems involving relationships with roommates, parents or peers, emotional or social difficulties, relationship conflicts, anxiety or depression, sexual and gender identity concerns, concerns about academic progress or direction, and other issues. To set a time to meet with the Res Life counselor, Rick Nizzardini, call 415/405-4415 and ask for an intake appointment. (If it’s an emergency, call the Counseling and Psychological Services Center at 415/338-2208 for a drop-in urgent appointment, or call University Police at 415/338-2222 after regular weekday business hours and on weekends). Services with the Res Life Counseling Program are free, confidential and are provided in a private office in the Housing Business Office located in Mary Ward Hall.
Let's Talk
Let’s Talk is brief consultation that is available to all student residents within Residential Life at SF State. It’s informal, confidential, and completely free. Students go to Let’s Talk for a variety of reasons but mainly because talking can help. Whether it’s stress, sadness, relationship problems, adjusting to college, academic pressures, or anything else, sharing your concern with someone can make a positive difference. No appointment is necessary and no topic is off limits. Let’s Talk is held every Wednesday (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and Friday (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) during the academic year in a private office right off of the Mary Ward Hall lobby beyond the double doors to the right of the Community Desk window.
Off-Campus Medical and Mental Health Services
Dimensions Queer Youth Health Clinic at the Castro-Mission Health Center
Dimensions is an open and friendly place to get support in being healthy that offers low-cost health services for queer, transgender and questioning youth ages 12 to 25, low fee, call for appointment.
3850 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, (between Noe and Sanchez)
415.487.7500 or 415.487.7589
Thursdays 5 pm to 8 pm., Saturdays 12 pm to 3 pm.
El-La
El-La is based in beautiful San Francisco and was developed to reach out to the TransLatina community in and around the Mission District Neighborhood. We provide services for HIV Prevention, counseling, and referrals to other transgender services. Feel free to call 415-864-7278 for an appointment or email el.latgprogram@yahoo.com.
Gaylesta
Gaylesta is the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender psychotherapists’ association of the greater San Francisco bay area. Founded in 1987, established as an unincorporated association in 1988, and incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1997.
Lyon Martin Health Clinic
Lyon Martin Health Clinic provides personalized healthcare and support services to women and transgender people who lack access to quality care because of their sexual or gender identity, regardless of their ability to pay.
Pacific Center for Human Growth
2712 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705
510.548.8283
info@pacificcenter.org
Sliding scale fee, accepts Medi-Cal
St. James Infirmary
The St. James Infirmary provides compassionate and non-judgmental healthcare and social services for all sex workers while preventing occupational illnesses and injuries through a comprehensive continuum of services.
The Transgender Clinic of Tom Waddell Health Center
This Clinic has been in operation since November of 1993 and is committed to providing quality, integrated health care in an atmosphere of trust and respect. They offer medical, mental health, and social services.
50 Lech Walesa (50 Ivy) Street, San Francisco, CA (cross street Polk)
415.355.7588
Tuesdays 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Intakes on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Transgender Health Information/Resources from the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has many resources posted and available for the transgender community.
Trans Health
Trans Health is a volunteer-run website providing information on health and fitness for trans people.
Support groups available, HIV testing, and counseling. Look online for contact info related to the program you’re interested in.
The Women’s Community Clinic
2166 Hayes Street, Ste. 104, San Francisco, CA, (between Cole and Shrader)
415.379.7800 or TTY 415.386.8232
Free health exams and health-related counseling
Hotlines
- San Francisco Suicide Prevention - 415.781.0500
- California Youth Crisis Line - 800.843.5200
- SF Women Against Rape - 415.647.7273
- LGBT Domestic Violence and Hate Crimes Line - 415.333.HELP
- LGBT Youth Talkline (Support and Referral) - 800.246.PRIDE
- AIDS (STD) Hotline - 800.367.2437
- Drug Line - 415.362.3400
SF Bay Area LGBTQ Community Centers
Billy DeFrank Silicon Valley LGBT Community Center, San Jose
The Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center provides Community, Leadership, Advocacy, Support, and Services to Silicon Valley’s LGBT people and allies.
Male-To-Female Transgender Support Group Meets every 2nd Friday of the month at Billy DeFrank Center.
38 The Alameda, San Jose, CA, 95126
408.293.3040
Lavender Youth and Recreation Information Center (LYRIC)
LYRIC's mission is to build community and inspire positive social change through education enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and leadership development with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders, and abilities.
127 Collingwood Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114
415.703.6150
lyricinfo@lyric.org
Lighthouse Community Center
Lighthouse Community Center serves the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community of southern Alameda County. Their mission is to provide a safe and substance-free meeting place with social, informational and community awareness programs for the entire LGBTQ community regardless of age, race, socio-economic status, or religion.
Pacific Center for Human Growth
2712 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705
510.548.8283
www.pacificcenter.org
Rainbow Community Center
3024 Willow Pass Rd., Ste. 200, Concord, CA, 94519
925.692.0090
RCC@RainbowCC.org
San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center
1800 Market Street (@Octavia), San Francisco, CA, 94102
415.865.5555
center@sfcenter.org
Santa Cruz Diversity Center
Santa Cruz Diversity Center provides support and services to nurture, liberate and celebrate LGBTIQ individuals and organizations. Offers access to informational, educational, and social resources and activities designed to empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential.
Spectrum
1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., #10 San Anselmo, CA, 94960
415.457.1115
info@spectrumlgbtcenter.org
Social Resources for the Trans Community
TRANS: THRIVE
TRANS: THRIVE is a drop-in center by and for the trans community. Our mission is to foster a healthy trans community, empowered by the leadership of its peers.
SFTEAM
SFTEAM is active in commemorating the heritage of transgender people, empowering and nurturing transgender and gender-variant individuals; and increasing visibility to promote positive social change.
TransGender San Francisco
TransGender San Francisco is a non-profit corporation dedicated to serving the educational, social, and recreational needs of the transgendered community. TGSF is also dedicated to educating the general public about transgenderism and promoting a positive image of transgendered persons among the general public.
Local and National Networks
Bay Area Bisexual Network
Betty’s List (SF area news, services, events, etc.)
FTMInternational
Gay Life
Gender Talk
Hillgirlz
International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE)
IFGE is a clearing house for transgender educational materials. It works to promote the understanding and acceptance of All People: Transgender, Transsexual, Crossdresser, Agender, Gender Queer, Intersex, Two Spirit, Drag King, Drag Queen, Queer, Straight, Butch, Femme, Homosexual, Bisexual and Heterosexual people.
Intersex Society of North America
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. PFLAG has over 200,000 members with both local and international chapters.
Stop AIDS
Transgender San Francisco
The Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative (TEEI)
TEEIis a unique collaborative program designed to help transgender individuals find stable jobs that provide a living wage, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
Transworkplace
Transyouth.com
Legal Services
The Bar Association of San Francisco Diversity Program, LGBT Legal Community Contacts
National Lesbian and Gay Law Association
Gay Law Net
Transgender Law Center
A civil rights organization advocating for transgender communities
