School counselors are trusting and affirming adults on campus. Santiago school counselors are creating a school climate that openly and vocally values and celebrates all forms of diversity, including LGBTQ identities, while directly addressing anti-LGBTQ bias and stigma. LGBTQ students have a SAFE PLACE in ROOMS 37 and 105.
We are allies, we are here for you, you belong and you matter.
Resources
Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) LGBTQ+ Resources SAUSD's list of resources and special events can be found on this site under LGBTQ+ link.
Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team APAIT has held a distinctive record of providing high-quality programming through its vision – to advocate, educate, and achieve optimal health and well-being for vulnerable communities. APAIT’s mission is to positively impact the quality of life for vulnerable communities experiencing behavioral health challenges, housing insecurity, and at-risk for HIV/AIDS. APAIT is grounded by its core values of compassion, commitment, communication, empowerment, integrity, mentorship, respect, and teamwork.
Kinder Future Kinder Future supports school district efforts to improve school climates, culture and positive outcomes for all students by working with students, parents, and school and district staff to increase equity and engagement among LGBTQ+ youth and their families and to make schools safer and more supportive for all students.
LGBTQ Center OC At the LGBTQ Center OC, all members and allies of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community of Orange County join together in a network of support and unity. Our life-affirming programs focus on empowerment, and our advocacy efforts focus on speaking out against hate and discrimination. We exist so that every segment of the LGBTQ population of Orange County has the resources needed to thrive in their own lives and communities.
The Trevor Project The Trevor Project offers accredited life-saving, life-affirming programs and services to LGBTQ youth that create safe, accepting and inclusive environments over the phone, online, and through text.
Trans Lifeline Peer Support Trans Lifeline connects trans people to community support and resources to survive and thrive.