Available Services: 

• LGBTQ-focused primary care

• Transgender health services including hormone therapy

• Sexual health services

• Contraception

• HIV counseling and testing

• HIV prevention counseling, including PrEP and PEP

• Linkage to psychiatry and psychology providers with experience in LGBTQ+ care

Available Services:

• Accessing health & social services

• Case management

• Informed consent model

• Monitored hormone therapy

• Support for those at-risk for HIV & STIs

• Support for transition-related issues

• Transgender Patient Advocate Program

• 3580 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, 92103

2nd floor

• Phone Number: 619-516-8931

• Monday through Friday:        8:30 am - 5:30 pm

UCSD Medical Center understands that gender-affirming care can help you live a healthier, more authentic life. We know that getting high-quality health services can be challenging for those who are transgender or nonbinary. Look to UC San Diego Health for the most comprehensive gender health program. We are the only hospital system in San Diego to offer the full spectrum of gender-affirming services to adults.

We want to help you feel comfortable through your gender journey. That's why we offer coordinated care with a licensed clinical social worker to help you navigate our services in a way that meets your individual needs. 

The Transgender Health and Wellness Center believes that transgender people are entitled to the freedom to live how they want to live – empowered as self-defined and self-determined. 

 We accomplish this by providing the necessary resources for each person to thrive in their chosen identity. We aspire to provide a safe, prosperous, and healthy environment for Transgender people across Southern California. 

Their services vary from mental health, housing, and employment programs, to insurance navigation, name and gender change, and hair removal services. 

TransFamily Support Services guides transgender/non-binary youth and their families through the gender transitioning process to help make it the most positive experience possible. 

We provide family coaching, assistance with healthcare and insurance issues, help navigating the legal system, and support at schools.

* All services are provided 

at no fee. *

Need Immediate Support?

Email: info@transfamilysos.org

The San Diego LGBT Community Center enhances and sustains the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. 

In addition to our overall LGBTQ+ resources, we offer services designed specifically for the transgender and nonbinary community through Project TRANS, our Transgender and Nonbinary Services Program. Project TRANS  stands for Transgender Referrals, Assistance, Networking, and Services.

Please reach out to trans@thecentersd.org for specific information

The Gender Phluid Collective is a collective that was created out of the need to create more diverse and inclusive safer spaces for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and Queer, Trans, People of Color (QTPOC) that intersect with the African Diaspora within the San Diego  2SLGBTQIA+, specifically those who identify as non-binary, trans, gender queer, and gender fluid. There is no absolute safe space, but GPC helps to create safer spaces.  GPC provides support groups, resources for community health services, and mental health services as well as helps provide items for those transitioning, or just needing a little help maintaining. 

PFLAG's (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) mission is to support, educate, and advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. They aim to create a world where all people are respected, valued, and embraced, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Through support groups, educational resources, and advocacy efforts, PFLAG fosters acceptance and understanding within communities, promoting equality and inclusion for LGBTQ+ individuals.

PFLAG is specially proud to offer $250,000 in scholarships to support our LGBTQ+ high school seniors and full-time undergraduate and graduate students.

Point of Pride is dedicated to improving the lives of transgender individuals by providing essential resources and support. Their mission includes offering financial assistance for gender-affirming surgeries, access to healthcare, and educational resources, all aimed at promoting the well-being and empowerment of the transgender community. Through advocacy and community engagement, they strive to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all transgender people.

Stand with Trans is committed to supporting transgender youth and their families through education, advocacy, and community resources. Their mission focuses on fostering acceptance, promoting mental health, and empowering individuals by providing essential information and a supportive network, helping to create safe and affirming environments for transgender youth to thrive.

Some specialties:

• ADHD & PTSD

• Anxiety 

• Autism

• Depression 

• Eating Disorders 

• Gender-Identity 

• Letters of support 

• Parenting issues 

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round. 

Their crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ+ young people who reach out to our free, confidential, and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide.

Competent suicide prevention starts with how we educate ourselves and each other. The Trevor Project also offers mental health and suicide prevention training programs and LGBTQ+ education workshops that give everyone the ability to help and get involved.

Transgender Health Services offers a variety of programs and services to address the healthcare needs of the transgender community. 

They are a smart choice when looking for a resource to connect you with a medical provider based on the specific service you need and your location within the San Diego region.

The Human Rights Campaign aims to advocate for equality and support for transgender individuals through education, policy advocacy, and resources that promote understanding and acceptance. Their mission includes fighting against discrimination, raising awareness about the challenges faced by the transgender community, and promoting inclusive policies at local, state, and national levels.

Advocates for Trans Equality's mission includes advancing policies that promote equality and protect the rights of transgender people at local, state, and federal levels. They also offer assistance and guidance to transgender individuals navigating legal, medical, and social challenges. Furthermore, A4TE works to build coalitions and partnerships that strengthen the transgender movement and amplify the voices of marginalized communities within it.

The Trans Lifeline website provides resources and support for the transgender community, including a peer-support hotline staffed by trans individuals. It offers assistance with navigating challenges related to gender identity, legal name changes, financial aid, and more. The organization aims to empower and uplift trans people through direct services, advocacy, and community connection.

The Trans Student Educational Resources (TSER) website is a platform dedicated to improving the educational environment for transgender and gender nonconforming students. It provides resources, infographics, and advocacy tools to promote understanding and inclusion in schools. TSER aims to empower trans students through education, leadership development, and community support.

Financing & Support for Gender Confirmation Surgery

The MoneyGeek Guide to Paying for Gender Confirmation Surgery provides financial planning resources for individuals considering gender-affirming procedures. It offers information on the costs of various surgeries, insurance coverage options, and financial assistance programs. The page also includes tips on budgeting, finding grants, and accessing loans, helping individuals navigate the financial aspects of gender confirmation surgery.

FOLX Health

FOLX is the largest health and wellness platform for the LGBTQIA+ community, serving over 50,000 people. Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where you can receive the highest quality of care without fear of discrimination. We're not just elevating LGBTQIA+ health; we're redefining what great health care can look like for everyone. Join us and experience the care you deserve, from those who understand. 

Trans Needle Exchange

We are a non-profit mail-based service providing free HRT needle supplies for trans folk who cannot access or afford their own. We send a month’s worth of supplies to people all around the country. Trans Needle Exchange ships out over 150 packages a month. In need of your next months supply?

📚Book club for sapphic books 🌈

📚All women, enby, trans humans welcome 

Barrio Logan is a place with a strong pulse that has been kept beating by generations of Chicanx & Indigenous people. We are grateful to be part of a community that takes care of one another and values Art, storytelling and resistance as strongly as we do. Collectively we are invested in pouring in resource, love, guidance, time into our youth and the next generations.

Meet Cute Romance Bookshop is a queer- and woman-owned, feminist bookshop focusing on genre romance. We opened online and at pop-ups in 2021 and in our first brick and mortar shop in North Park, San Diego, in 2022. In 2024, we moved to a spot with double the space about ten minutes away in La Mesa.

Meet Cute is a place for romance readers (and the romance-curious) to meet up, hang out, and nerd out about books! We host book clubs, author conversations, and assorted other bookish events throughout the year!

The Brown Building 

 Radical Street Wellness community center and event space ran for and by BIPOC trans folks.

@thebrownbuildingarts

TheBrownBuilding.org

4133 Poplar St, San Diego, California 92105

FOLX is the largest health and wellness platform for the LGBTQIA+ community, serving over 50,000 people. Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where you can receive the highest quality of care without fear of discrimination. We're not just elevating LGBTQIA+ health; we're redefining what great health care can look like for everyone. Join us and experience the care you deserve, from those who understand. 

 Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive space where people of all backgrounds and identities can come together in community and friendship. Through our monthly picnics in Balboa Park, we aim to foster connections, celebrate diversity within the LGBTQ community, and build a sense of belonging for everyone—pets included.  

SD-based group creating an intersectional space for those who identify within the LGBTQ+ community! Allies welcome! ALL WHEELS WELCOME! 

Creating flo in the community!

a queer bipoc forward social collective

queer brown owned ✊🏽✊🏾🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 

🏳️‍⚧️ 🌈 A Queer & Trans BIPOC led and centered outdoor Group in San Diego est 2019. 

Mobilizing LGBTQ+ and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion and strengthen ties to the broader San Diego community. 

This is a group that values self-determination. We honor that people know what they need to survive and it is not our place to tell people how they will get free or what care looks like for them. We believe that people know what they need best to survive. 

Superior Court of California - County of San Diego

The San Diego Superior Court's Name and Gender Change page provides comprehensive information and resources for individuals seeking to legally change their name or gender. It outlines the required forms, steps for filing petitions, and procedural guidelines specific to San Diego County. The page also offers detailed instructions for both adult and minor applicants, links to relevant resources, and information on court hearings and publication requirements where applicable. This resource ensures an accessible and streamlined process for those pursuing a legal name or gender marker change.

California Courts, Self-Help Guide 

The California Courts Self-Help Guide for Name Change provides detailed, user-friendly instructions for legally changing your name in California. It explains the steps required, including completing necessary forms, filing with the court, publishing a name change request if needed, and attending a hearing. The page also includes guidance for specific situations, such as changing a minor’s name or making corrections to legal documents, ensuring accessible support for individuals navigating the name change process.

The University of San Diego School of Law, Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic is a a FREE virtual clinic that has been active since 2017 and that helps LGBTQ+ individuals with their court paperwork to change their name and/or gender marker.

Email them to sign up today!

• Email: transclinic.sandiego@gmail.com

• Instagram: usdtransclinic 

Legal Aid Society of San Diego's Walk-In Legal Clinics

The Legal Aid Society of San Diego's Walk-In Legal Clinics page provides information about free legal clinics available to the community, including specialized support for name and gender marker changes. These clinics offer guidance on the legal process, help with completing necessary paperwork, and provide resources for filing petitions. The page outlines the locations, times, and services offered, ensuring accessible legal assistance for individuals seeking help with their name or gender change and other legal matters.

Request for Name Change Form with the San Diego Community College District

The SDCCD Request for Change Form is a fillable document for students to update their personal information, such as name, address, and social security details, in the San Diego Community College District’s records.