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Resources for LGBTQIA+ Youth
Our Safe Place
LGBTQ+ youth often face hostile home and school environments, and are disproportionately affected by homelessness. We are a safe place.
Our Safe Place is a collaborative program with South Bay Community Services and the YMCA of San Diego County, with each partner providing a drop-in center and San Diego Youth Services also providing a mental health clinic.
SDYS Our Safe Place East Drop-In Center
3845 Spring Dr., Spring Valley, CA 91977
Monday-Friday: 3-7 p.m. | Weekend: 4-8 p.m.
3845 Spring Dr., Spring Valley, CA 91977
Monday-Friday: 3-7 p.m. | Weekend: 4-8 p.m.
619-525-9903
Mental Health Clinic
Mental Health services include individual and family therapy for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Our Safe Place can help youth address their mental health needs and other related challenges, including depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and trauma.3427 4th Avenue, Second Floor
San Diego, CA 92103
San Diego, CA 92103
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
619-525-9903
LGBTQ+ Safe Stay Wellness Center
Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
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TrevorLifeLine: Trained counselors are available to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.
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TrevorChat is a free, confidential and secure instant messaging service that provides live help to LGBTQ youth. Text START to 678-678.
Hillcrest Youth Center
The Hillcrest Youth Center is a drop-in and recreational center, also offering virtual support in San Diego County dedicated to the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and HIV+ (LGBTQ+) youth.
1807 Robinson Ave, Suite 106
San Diego, CA 92103
HYC@thecentersd.org
PFLAG
PFLAG San Diego County offers Support, Education, and Advocacy to LGBTQ+ persons, their families, friends, and our straight allies.
Phone: 888-398-0006
Trans Family Support
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. 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.
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Their operators are located all over the U.S. 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, you can feel free to call and they can help connect you with support.
Phone: 877-565-8860