LGBTQ guide last updated June 2024
LGBTQ Centers
- Oakland LGBTQ Community Center
The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center promotes the well-being of LGBTQ people, their families, and allies. They provide support groups and health & wellness programs and services.
3207 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland
(Entrance on Rand Ave.)
Phone Number: 1.510.882.2286
www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org
- Pacific Center
The Pacific Center is an LGBTQ center that provides mental health and wellness services. They have programs and peer support groups for all ages.
2712 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley
Phone Number: 1.510.548.8283
www.pacificcenter.org
LGBTQ Parents
- Our Family Coalition
Our Family supports LGBTQ-headed families with children. They host parent education classes and playtime events in Berkeley and Oakland for families with children up to five (5) years of age. For providers and clinics that serve children, Our Family offers workshops for families and staff about LGBTQ+ inclusion, history, and health education.
Phone Number: 1.415.981.1960
www.ourfamily.org
Parents with LGBTQ Children
- Gender Spectrum
Gender Spectrum works with teachers, professionals, parents, and youth to provide gender-inclusive spaces for all children and teens. They offer online support groups for pre-teens, teens, parents & caregivers, other family members, and youth service providers, including a Spanish-language parent support group.
Phone Number: 1.510.788.4412
www.genderspectrum.org
- Somos Familia
Somos Familia supports Latinx LGBTQ youth and their families. They host events and a Spanish only monthly parent’s meeting.
Phone Number: 1.510.725.7764 (English, Spanish)
www.somosfamiliabay.org
LGBTQ Youth
- Our Space
Our Space is a community center for LGBTQ youth 13 – 24 years of age to build community, attend support groups and fun events, and get resources.
22245 Main St, Suite 100, Hayward
Phone Number: 1.510.727.9401
www.sidebysideyouth.org/programs/our-space