Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) exists to support the wellbeing of all teens, tweens, and young adults in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. ACS network of skilled family therapists and professionally-led support groups are resources that youth and their families can rely on time and again for help with life’s challenges, be they big or small. Outlet, a program of ACS, offers support for LGBTQ youth.
643 Bair Island Road, Suite 301
Redwood City, CA 94063
Call: (650) 434-0852
API Wellness is an LGBTQ and people of color health organization that transforms lives by advancing health, wellness, and equality. Services include a wellness clinic, HIV treatment and care, transgender services, HIV & STD testing, training and consultation, as well as other community services.
730 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Call: (415) 292-3400
Legal services for the LGBTQ community.
1800 Market St, BOX 47
San Francisco, CA 94012
Call: (415) 874-3045
Peer-driven organization helping LGBTQ youth (26 and under) with HIV/AIDS by focusing on distinct program areas of emotional support, counseling, prevention, case management, advocacy, information, referrals, education, outreach, retreats, and social events.
701 Oak St
San Francisco, CA 94117
Call: (415) 487-1616
Provides reporting and follow-up of incidences of discrimination and hate crimes. Partnered with the Human Relations Commission.
Call: (408) 279-0111
Their mission is to provide a broad array of opportunities and programs, a dedicated and caring staff, a corps of volunteers, and a spirit of community that celebrates the many facets of our broad-based Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender constituency.
938 The Alameda
San Jose, Ca 95126
Call: (408) 293-3040
Bill Wilson Center's LGBTQ Outreach Program supports youth of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions, and validates all persons within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning communities. The program works directly with youth to connect them to housing, education, and mental health resources within Bill Wilson Center.
693 S. 2nd Street
San Jose, CA, 95112
Call: (408) 925-0233
Services for LGBTQ survivors of domestic violence and/or hate crimes. Assist with restraining orders and provide support groups. Pre-screen intake required. Bilingual- Spanish.
427 S Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
Call: (415) 777-5500
Safety Line: (415) 333-4357
Since July 1998, Dimensions has been providing queer youth with something they've identified a significant need for: queer-friendly medical services. Five well-established member organizations came together to meet that void in San Francisco. Together, the Castro-Mission Health Center, HIFY, LYRIC, Larkin Street Youth Services, and New Leaf joined forces to create a space that offers young queer people with quality medical and mental health care in a comfortable, respectful environment.
3850 17th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
Call: (415) 934-7757
Provides safe space for visitors with a lending and resource library and holds in-house sponsored activities and events. Rainbow Vets program provides recognition, advocacy, education, support, and resources for LGBT active duty personnel, veterans, their partners, friends, and families.
1117 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Call: (831) 425-5422
Resources and referrals for LGBTQ therapists.
584 Castro St, Suite 230
San Francisco, CA 94114
Call: (415) 729-3996
Help Center: (888) 843-4564
Peer-run support line for LGBTIQQ youth 25 and younger.
2261 Market St, Suite 296
San Francisco, CA 94114
Call: (800) 246-7743
The Sexual and Gender Identities Clinic (SGIC) offers affordable and affirming psychological services for individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, as well as those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. SGIC offers specialized counseling to address issues related to LGBTQ identity as well as counseling for other life issues in a comfortable space.
Contact: atmskinta@paloaltou.edu
Hours: M-Th 9am-8pm / F 9am-4pm / Sa 10am-2pm
5150 El Camino Real, Building C, Suite 15
Los Altos, CA 94022
Call: 650-961-9300
GSA support program helps students start school-based GSA clubs.
1550 Bryant St, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94103
Call: (415) 552-4229
Weekly support groups for LGBTQ youth 20 years old and under. Also coordinates Gay Prom and educates community about particular needs of LGBTQ youth and families.
22646 Second St.
Hayward, CA 94541
Call: (510) 247-8221
Social support services and community of older LGBTQ adults.
1814 Franklin Street, Fourth Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Call: (510) 667-9655
The LGBTQ Youth Space is a community drop-in center and mental health program for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally youth and young adults ages 13-25 who live in Santa Clara County. They offer support groups, art workshops, movie nights, field trips, monthly health van visits, and counseling services.
Hours: M-F / 3pm-9pm
452 South First St.
San Jose, CA 95113
Call: (408) 343-7940
LYRIC's mission is to build community and inspire positive social change through education enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and leadership development with LGBTQQ youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders, and abilities.
127 Collingwood St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
Call: (415) 703-6150
The National Center for Lesbian Rights is a non-profit, public interest law firm in the United States that advocates for equitable public policies affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
870 Market St, Suite 370
San Francisco, CA 94102
Call: (415) 865-5664
Fosters community leadership in advocacy efforts that promote social justice by offering educatinoal programming, promoting equality and well-being of LGBTQ families with children.
401 Grand Ave, Suite 400
Oakland, CA 94510
Call: (510) 332-0496
Provides LGBTQ competent mental health and wellness services to youth, seniors, and adults
2712 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
Call: (510) 548-8283
PFLAG's mission is to unite people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies. PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education, and advocacy.
Call: (408) 270-8182
The PRIDE Initiative is fostering a welcoming environment for the LGBTQQI communities living and working in San Mateo County through an interdisciplinary and inclusive approach. Makes outreach efforts to engage communities, plans workshops and educational events, produces educational materials.
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Room 201
San Mateo, CA 94403
Call: (650) 610-0800 ext 412
Social and support organization for bi and bi-friendly people.
938 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
Call: (408) 293-2429
The Transfamily Support Group is a community of parents and families supporting their transgender children and each other through shared experience and the process of understanding transgender issues. Meetings are generally for parents and support people and meet the second Saturday of each month.
Email: santaclaratransfam@gmail.com
Call: Kevin Dean (408) 505-7791
Transgender Law Center works to change law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.
PO Box 70976
Oakland, CA 94612-0976
Call: (510) 587-9696
Support and social group that provides services for transgender people.
LGBT Community Center
1800 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Call: (415) 839-9448
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Our operators are located all over the U.S. and Canada, and are all trans-identified. If you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, even if it’s just about whether or not you’re trans, please call us. We will do our best to support you and provide you resources.
Call: (877) 565-8860
The hotline is open 24/7! We have operators guaranteed to be on call during the following hours:
Hawaii: 5:00am-11:00pm
Alaska: 6:00am-12:00am
Pacific: 7:00am-1:00am
Mountain: 8:00am-2:00am
Central: 9:00am-3:00am
Eastern: 10:00am-4:00am
Operators are also frequently available during off-hours, so please call whenever you need to!
Information and resources for LGBTQ people of South Asian descent.
60 29th St #614
San Francisco, CA 94110
Call: (415) 487-8778