Gender and Sexuality Alliance Clubs are student-run organizations that unite LGBTQ+ and allied youth to build community and organize around issues impacting them in their schools and communities. A growing body of research confirms that the presence of a GSA in schools has a positive and lasting effect on student health, wellness, and academic performance. It can also protect students from harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and improve school climates for all students in the long-term.

LAMORINDA PFLAG

Lamorinda PFLAG serves Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda by supporting families, educating the community, and advocating for LGBTQ+ equality. Meetings provide safe opportunities for reflection, sharing, and peer support. 

RAINBOW COMMUNITY CENTER

The Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County builds community and promotes well-being among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) people and allies. They provide specific clinic and school-based services to support LGBTQ youth and their families and strive to provide services that help to promote family acceptance, bring families together and improve their ability to communicate effectively.

THE TREVOR PROJECT

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.  TrevorLifeline is crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386. TrevorText is available on Fridays (4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT). Text the word “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200. 

GENDER SPECTRUM

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.  TrevorLifeline is crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386. TrevorText is available on Fridays (4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT). Text the word “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200. 

GLSEN

GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. 

TRANS LIFELINE

Call 877-565-8860. A peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers. Free, confidential, and 24/7. 

TRANS FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

TransFamily Support Services support transgender/non-binary youth and their families. They provide family coaching, assistance with healthcare and insurance issues, help navigating the legal system, and support at schools. All services are free!