RESOURCES FOR TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS in CALIFORNIA
*This is not an exhaustive list and will be updated periodically, not to be considered as direct advice, but collective resource and info sharing via community partners. This office receives no support or compensation from any of the organizations below.
Bay Area https://rainbowfamiliesbayarea.org/local-resources/ Support groups, play dates and other local community building resources available for families of trans youth.
Santa Rosa https://www.posimages.org/ Positive Images offers support groups, community building, education opportunities, resource sharing, social hangouts and clubs to build connection.
Santa Rosa https://www.lgbtqconnection.org/ LGBTQ Connection provides culturally based community events & socials, trainings, youth leadership teams, QTBIPOC art councils, 1:1 support.
San Francisco https://www.sfcenter.org/ SF LGBT Center -Has programs, events and resources linked from this website specific to the trans community
San Francisco https://lyric.org/programs/ LYRIC Youth Programs providing supportive spaces and programming in a variety of areas for LGBTQ+ youth and allies age 24 and under such as housing, legal, counseling, crisis support, education, activities, and more.
National https://translifeline.org/ Trans Lifeline is a hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.
National https://lgbthotline.org/national-hotline/ LGBT National Hotline is a confidential safe space where callers of any age can speak about sexual orientation or gender identity/expression issues. This includes coming out issues, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
M-Fri: 11 AM - 8 PM/PT and Sat: 9 AM - 2 PM/PT
National https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ The Trevor Project provides crisis services, peer support, advocacy, education and research for policy makers.
Los Angeles https://lalgbtcenter.org/ The LA LGBT Center offers a wealth of resources and support across multiple LA locations, including drop-in centers and assistance with housing navigation, wellness services, employment assistance. Comprehensive support for the TGI/ENBY+ community.
National https://lgbtagingcenter.org/ National Resource for LGBTQ+ Aging Community, support with locating inclusive and affirming housing and other service providers to help find locate community, address safety needs, avoid potential isolation and find more fitting solutions to unique problems faced by this population.
Oakland https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/ Oakland LGBTQ Center offers clinic services, crisis mental health support, linkage services for basic needs, groups and social engagement.
Sacramento https://saccenter.org/youth Sacramento LGBTQ Center youth programs offer drop-in support for ages 13-24, support groups, services for basic needs and crisis intervention, social connections, clothing closet and more. M-F: 11AM - 5PM/PT and Sat: 10AM - 2 PM/PT
Southern CA-based https://transfamilysos.org/ Transfamily Support Services guide transgender/non-binary youth and their families through the gender transitioning process to help make it the most positive experience possible. They 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.