Counseling
The Center offers a wide range of counseling services through its Behavioral Health Services programs. Services include individual, couple/family, and group counseling. Counseling services are also available for gender transitioning, same-sex relationship violence and those who are HIV/AIDS infected or affected.
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Latino Services
Latino/a Services offers a wide variety of culturally and linguistically appropriate services, ranging from case management to social activities to Mi Familia, which provides family support in Spanish-speaking groups.
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Senior Services
The Center’s Senior Services and our “50 and Better Club” strive to create a safe place for those 50 and up to access important resources and referrals related to health care, social services and other community activities.
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Youth Services
The Center offers a wide variety of services and resources for youth, including the Hillcrest Youth Center for LGBT youth and allies ages 14-18, and Sunburst Youth Housing Project for homeless youth ages 18-23.
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HIV Services
HIV-positive individuals, couples and families are welcome at all Center programs and activities. In addition, The Center has services specifically designed for the HIV/AIDS community.
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Family Services
Family Matters serves approximately 400 LGBT parents and their children (of all ages) each month. It offers support and educational opportunities for parents and prospective parents, as well as playgroups and social opportunities for families throughout San Diego County.
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Counseling
Latino Services
Senior Services
Youth Services
HIV Services
Family Services
What is the San Diego LGBT Community Center?
The San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center, Inc., (d.b.a., The Center) is the nation's second oldest and third largest LGBT community center. Functioning as the LGBT community's anchor organization, The Center is led by a 20-member board of directors, employs over 40 paid staff and utilizes more than 800 community volunteers to achieve its twin goals of promoting LGBT health and human rights. The Center provides direct program services to the many different facets of the LGBT community, including men, women, youth, seniors, families, LGBT Latino community members and their families, and those struggling with HIV. Last year The Center provided more than 50,000 direct service visits to San Diego community members, and through its events, activities and advocacy, touched the lives of thousands more.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 29 - Pachanga de Frida (Happy Birthday Frida)
Each year we celebrate the birthday of Frida Kahlo, commemorating the legendary life of one of the most influential Mexican painters of the mid-twentieth century while enjoying a live salsa band, traditional Mexican dance performance, multiple art exhibits by local Latin@ artists and vendors, a Frida look-a-like contest, great food and Tequila! Proceeds from this event benefit Latin@ Services at The Center. Find out more at Latin@ Services on Facebook!
Sunday, Sept. 29 - AIDS Walk San Diego
More than a dozen different agencies — serving thousands of clients — rely on funds raised at the annual AIDS Walk to help provide essential prevention and care programs to thousands of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. Through a unique funding partnership with the San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative, AIDS Walk San Diego is able to increase the impact of the dollars raised at the event. Funds from the Walk are combined with donations from other philanthropists and foundations to qualify for matching funds, which are distributed to local HIV/AIDS service providers. Visit us at www.aidswalksd.org or find us on Facebook!
