The San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center

3909 Centre St.

(619) 692.2077

Hillcrest

thecentersd.org

Additional locations in Hillcrest

Over 50 programs

SD GLBT Community Center

Second Oldest in U.S.

Third Largest in U.S.

Began with an answering machine in Jess Jessop’s home in 1971

Served 25K directly in 2006 alone

Many other individuals served indirectly

Always based in Hillcrest

The “Gay Center” is Controversial

Sexuality is still a taboo subject; “sexual minorities” suffer heavy consequences

Religious beliefs sometimes conflict w/ non-mainstream view of marriage & family

Gays falsely associated w/pedophilia. Indeed, it is committed overwhelmingly by heterosexual, married men

False belief that children of same-sex couples end up damaged

Mission

The mission of The San Diego LGBT Community Center is to enhance and sustain the health and

well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV communities by providing

activities, programs, and services that

* Create community, * Empower community members,

* Provide essential resources, * Advocate for civil and human rights, and

* Embrace, promote and support our cultural diversity.

Programs at “The Center”

Over 50!

Over 25K served in 2006

5 of these target children & youth:

Family Matters, Youth Center, Youth Housing, Youth Fund, Scholarship

thecentersd.org to see all 50

Some other Center programs:See www.thecentersd.org

Discussion Groups (Original)

Counseling & Support

Cyber Center

24-Hour Crisis Line

Women’s Resource Center

Senior Programs

Classes (Yoga, Dance, etc.)

HIV Prevention & Support

Family Matters

Infant/Toddler Playgroup

Big Kids Playgroup

Parenting Classes (open to all)

Considering Parenthood Group

Over 1000 families, largest of its kind

Began 1995

Big Kids Play Group

SDFamilyMatters.org

Meets once a month, 2nd Saturday

For 2 hours

In Balboa Park

Hillcrest Youth Centerwww.youthcentersd.com3777 4th Ave. in HillcrestEducation- cyber, health & HIV prevention, financial, life skills, leadership, HIV preventionDrop-In Center for Youth ages 14-20Fun – Movie Nite, etc.

Youth Housing ProjectMuch planned for, then began 2005 with enthusiastic community support, including Councilmember Toni Atkins

Many GLBT, Questioning are homeless. Suicide rate high

23 units – Individually-tailored programs. Case management, mental health, health care, employment readiness, life skills

Youth Fund & Scholarship

Fund for youth ages 13-18

for education-related expenses, books, supplies and clothing

Scholarship assists GLBT youth who have a commitment to “give back” to the GLBT Community

Community Coalition Breakfast

Tomorrow, Friday November 16!Dr. Carl Cohn, Supt. Of SDUSDDiscussing GLBT students & teachersNo reservations needed, 7:30 – 9 AM3rd Friday each monthDifferent GLBT topic each monthFull breakfast $10 donationCoffee & Tea complimentary to attend

GLBT Youth & Families Info

http://sociologisttina.weebly.com/ (for this list!)Thecentersd.orgFamilyequality.orgGlsen.orgPflag.orgapa.org/pi/parent.htmlgayparentmag.comhttp://gaylife.about.com/od/gayteens/a/gaysuicide.htm