Resources - Community Services

AIDS Walk San Diego
web site: www.aidswalksd.org
phone: (619) 291-WALK (9255)
fax: (619) 260-3091
mailing address: P.O. Box 3068, San Diego, CA 92163-1068
street address: 3909 Centre St., San Diego, CA 92103
AIDS Walk San Diego began in 1990 with a mission to assist local HIV and AIDS organizations to improve the quality of life for individuals living with HIV & AIDS in San Diego County.

Adoption Alliance of San Diego (A Program of Jewish Family Service)
website: www.adoptionalliancesd.org
e-mail: info@adoptionalliancesd.org
address: 285 N. El Camino Real, Suite 218, Encinitas, CA 92024
phone: (760) 944-7855
fax: (760) 943-2318
Adoption Alliance is a non-profit licensed adoption agency serving individuals and couples interested in adopting a child. Comprehensive services include homestudies, pre-adoption counseling, post-placement services, counseling and support groups, a resource lending library, and education. Limited financial assistance may be available. Adoption Alliance proudly serves the LGBT Community. Let Adoption Alliance help your family grow!

American Red Cross
San Diego/ Imperial Counties Chapter
web: www.sdarc.org
address: 3950 Calle Fortunada San Diego CA 92123
phone: (858) 309-1200
The vision of the American Red Cross-San Diego/Imperial counties is to become American's most prepared community. We serve to relieve human suffering by preventing, preparing for and responding to emergencies. The Red Cross is not  a government agency and relies on community donations of time and money to do its work.

Deaf Community Services of San Diego, Inc.
web site: www.dcsofsd.org
address: 3930 Fourth Ave Suite # 300, San Diego, CA 92103
tty: 619-398-2440
phone: 619-398-2441
fax: 619-398-2444
Provides quality social services to deaf and hard-of-hearing people, including counseling, employment assistance, bookstore, community education, HIV/AIDS counseling and interpreting services.

Ebony Pride
WebSite: www.ebonypride.org
Email: info@ebonypride.org
Representing the African American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community of San Diego. Annual pride festival and other cultural events.

The Friendship Line
1-800-971-0016
This LGBT-friendly phone service is based out of San Francisco and is there for you when you need someone to talk to- specifically for seniors 24 hrs. a day/7 days a week.

Global Pride 2004
web site: www.gay.com/pride/calendar
Check out listings of the world's biggest queer events.

Hillcrest Clean TEAM
web site: http://www.hillquest.com/cleanteam/index.htm
phone: Cathy Lee 261-5617
Join the Clean T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More), a band of enthusiastic volunteers that meets the first and third Sundays each month to sweep the streets of Hillcrest and keep our community clean and beautiful. Meet up under the Hillcrest sign at 10am for a two-hour work party!

Hillcrest Happening
website: www.hillcresthappening.com
Phone: 619-293-7666
Hillcrest Happening is an interactive and dynamic web experience designed to showcase the urban community of Hillcrest, Mission Hills, and Balboa Park. "HH" features fun photo albums, a full community calendar, photo classifieds, weekly giveaways, a recipe exchange, local news and columns, and comprehensive local business profiles. Local residents and shop owners submit most of the content, so what you get is a website with real personality!

Hillcrest History Guild
web site: http://www.hillcresthistory.org
phone: (619) 260-1929.
As one of San Diego's oldest communities, Hillcrest has a great history to share — and this new non-profit organization has built a virtual museum which is accessible via the Internet. Help record our slice of history with future generations by sharing your stories, photo albums and pieces of memorabilia. The Hillcrest History Guild (HHG) will provide a place of safekeeping as our neighborhood continues to grow. San Diegans with documents, photos or images from our history are encouraged to contact the Guild. HHG will accept these donations or scan them into the database before promptly return them. Video and oral histories are also in production. Please become a part of history by helping the HHG collect and preserve Hillcrest's past for future generations. Many volunteer opportunities are also available. Monetary donations are fully tax deductible.

Imperial Court de San Diego
web site: www.imperialcourtsd.org
The Imperial Court de San Diego is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 California Public Benefit Corporation. The primary goals of the Imperial Court is to further relationships with organizations and businesses within our community, to raise money for charitable organizations, and to help those in our community who are in need - all while having a lot of fun. San Diego's Imperial Court is just one of over 65 "courts in an international organization, with chapters in most major cities in the United States and Canada.

Inform San Diego
web site: www.informsandiego.org
phone: (619)230.0997 or (760)740.0997
Since 1974, INFO LINE's Resource Center has maintained a comprehensive database on more than 2,500 local health and social service programs providing service to those in need.

KPBS - Gays and Lesbians for Programming Excellence
web site: www.kpbs.org
e-mail: jwergeles@kpbs.org
phone: (619) 594-2104
Gays and Lesbians for Programming Excellence is a group of people who believe that KPBS plays a vital role in our community through its superior radio and television programming. They seek to sustain and expand this role by providing personal financial support to KPBS and by garnering the support of others in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community.

Lambda Archives of San Diego
web site: www.lambdaarchives.org
e-mail: info@lambdaarchives.org
phone: (619) 260-1522
address: P.O. Box 40389, San Diego, CA 92164
Lambda Archives of San Diego was founded by Jess Jessop in 1987 to promote the recovery, preservation and understanding of the history of lesbians and gay men. Our primary focus is on lesbian and gay history and culture in the San Diego County (California) / Tijuana (Baja California Norte , Mexico) Region. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Many volunteer opportunities are available.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG)
web site: San Diego - www.pflag.com
web site: National - www.pflag.org
e-mail: pflagsd@aol.com
helpline: (619) 579-7640
address: P.O. Box 82762, San Diego, CA 92138
Offers support, education and advocacy for parents, families, friends and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community through monthly support groups held in Hillcrest and North County.

Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)
phone: (619) 234-PAWS (7297)
address: 3022 Cedar Street, San Diego, CA 92102
Provides pet food to HIV-positive people for their animals.

Positive Action
web: www.sdpozaction.org
phone: (619)692-2077x133
address: 3909 Centre St., San Diego, 92103
A a collaboration of The Center, APICAP and CSSE, is a prevention with positives program. Its goal is to reduce HIV transmission rates in San Diego by providing prevention services for people living with HIV/AIDS such as educational and support groups, prevention case management, disclosure assistance and more.

San Diego Foundation For Change
e-mail: ffc@inetworld.net
phone: (619) 235-4647
address: 1717 Kettner Blvd., Suite 125, San Diego, CA 92101
Seeks positive permanent change to end discrimination and social injustice in San Diego County and the border region by funding grassroots community-based organizations.

San Diego Gay Veterans
web site: http://www.orgsites.com/ca/aver_sandiego/
phone: (619) 291-4043
address: 1010 University Ave. PMB#1045, San Diego, CA 92103
San Diego Gay Vets is a local chapter of the American Veterans for Equal Rights. AVER chapters fight anti-gay discrimination in the Armed Forces. We speak to student groups, church groups, other veteran organizations, the press, and other gay organizations.

San Diego Human Dignity Foundation
web site: www.sdhdf.org
e-mail: info@sdhdf.org
address: 4070 Centre Street, San Diego, CA 92103-2608
mailing address: P.O. Box 33245, San Diego, CA 92163-3245
The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation is helping to address our community's needs by developing a perpetual fund, investing it wisely, and distributing its earnings to meet current and future needs.

San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride
web site: www.sdpride.org
e-mail: director@sdpride.org
phone: (619) 297-7683
San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride strives to produce an annual parade, rally and festival that includes participation by all segments of our community and leaves all of San Diego's LGBT community members feeling proud of themselves as individuals and as members of a diverse but unified community.

Straight Spouse Network
web: www.straightspouse.org
Straight Spouse Network (SSN) is an international organization that provides personal, confidential support and information to heterosexual spouses/partners, current or former, of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender mates and mixed-orientation couples for constructively resolving coming-out problems. SSN also offers research-based information about spouse, couple, and family issues and resources to other family members, professionals, community organizations, and the public. SSN is the only support network of its kind in the world.

Walden Family Services
website: http://www.waldenfamily.org/
phone: (619) 584-5777
address: 3517 Camino del Rio South, Ste. 215, San Diego, CA 92108-4028
Walden Family Services is dedicated to supporting the lives of children and families through lasting relationships. For over 25 years we have helped thousands of children and families build loving foundations to last a lifetime. We reach out to the LGBTQ community to join us and help LGBTQ youth.


The Warm Line
LGBT-friendly peer to peer counseling.
619-295-1055 or 1-800-930-WARM 7 days a week from 5pm-11pm
 

National Links
 

Bisexual.org
web site: www.bisexual.org
The American Institute of Bisexuality (A.I.B.) is a not-for-profit corporation, donations to which are tax-deductible under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Fritz Klein, M.D., is President of the corporation and sits on the Board of Directors. A.I.B.'s purpose is to fund appropriate bisexual projects, research, organizations, etc. -- and in some cases to implement them.

The Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC)
web site: www.deafqueer.org
The Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC) is a national non-profit resource and information center founded and directed by Deaf Queer activist Dragonsani Renteria. This is "the place" to find the most comprehensive and accurate information about the Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community. Launched on September 1, 1995, this multi-award winning website averages more than 10,000 unique visits per month.

Family Pride Coalition
web site: www.familypride.org
e-mail: info@familypride.org
phone: (202) 331-5015
address: P.O. Box 65327, Washington, DC 20035-5327
Works nationally to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender parents and families through advocacy, education and direct services.

Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
web site: www.glaad.org
e-mail: glaad@glaad.org
phone: (800) GAY-MEDIA (429-6334)
See GLAAD web site for addresses around the country.
GLAAD promotes fair, accurate and inclusive representation as a means of challenging discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity.


Gay Lesbian Association of Retired Persons GLARP
web site: www.gaylesbianretiring.org
e-mail: glarp@earthlink.net
phone: (310) 966-1500
address: 10940 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1600 Los Angeles, California 90024
A new non-profit corporation dedicated to encourage gay and lesbian individuals and businesses to give financially and of their time and talent to enhance the aging experience of all retiring gays and lesbians in exchange for tax and other benefits.

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
web site: www.glsen.org
GLSEN National Office:
e-mail: glsen@glsen.org
phone: (212) 727-0135
fax: (212) 727-0254
address: 121 West 27th St., Ste. 804, New York, NY 10001
GLSEN Western Field Office:
e-mail: glsenwest@glsen.org
phone: (415) 551-9788
fax: (415) 551-9789
address: 1360 Mission St., Ste. 200, San Francisco, CA 9410
GLSEN works to the cycle of bigotry in K-12 schools. Through its growing network of 85 chapters in 35 states, GLSEN strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Gill Foundation
web site: www.gillfoundation.org
phone: (303) 292-4455
fax: (303) 292-2155
address: 2215 Market Street, Suite 205, Denver, CO 80205
The Gill Foundation serves as a catalyst and provides resources for communities in pursuit of justice and equality, while building awareness of the contributions gay men and lesbians make to American society. Through grantmaking activities, technical assistance and other special programs, the Foundation invests in organizations serving the needs of gay, lesbian and bisexual people, and in community programs designed to improve the quality of life for everyone. This investment champions the ideal of a pluralistic, open society that values all its members, and denies access to none.

Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
web site: www.hrc.org
The Human Rights Campaign is dedicated to working for Lesbian and Gay Equal Rights. Look here for information about The Ryan White Care Act, DOMA and ENDA. Find out your representatives stand on these important issues. The HRC Quarterly Magazine in available online, as is a membership form.

The International Association Of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered Pride Coordinators (InterPride)
web site: www.interpride.org
Embrace Diversity, International Pride Theme 2001. Up-to-date pride event calendar maintained here.

The International Foundation for Gender Education (IGFE)
web site: www.ifge.org
The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), founded in 1987, is a leading advocate and educational organization for promoting the self-definition and free expression of individual gender identity. IFGE is not a support group, it is an information provider and clearinghouse for referrals about all things which are transgressive of established social gender norms. IFGE maintains the most complete bookstore on the subject of transgenderism available anywhere. It also publishes the leading magazine providing reasoned discussion of issues of gender expression and identity, including crossdressing, transsexualism, FTM and MTF issues spanning health, family, medical, legal, workplace issues and more.

The International Lesbian And Gay Association
web site: www.ilga.org
e-mail: ilga1-web@ilga.org
World-wide federation of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people everywhere. Founded in 1978, it now has more than 350 member organizations. Every continent and around 80 countries are represented. ILGA member groups range from small collectives to national groups and entire cities.

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
web site: www.lambdalegal.org
e-mail: lambdalegal@lambdalegal.org
phone: (323) 937-2728
fax: (323) 937-0601
address: Western Regional Office: 6030 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 900036-3617
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, and people living with HIV/AIDS through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

The National Directory Of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Centers
web site: www.lgbtcenters.org
Great resource of links and addresses for Centers nationwide.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF)
web site: www.ngltf.org
phone: (202) 332-6483
fax: (202) 332-0207TTY: (202) 332-6219
address: 1700 Kalorama Road NW, Washington, DC 20009-2624
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) is a leading progressive civil rights organization that has supported grassroots organizing and advocacy since 1973. Since its inception, NGLTF has been at the forefront of every major initiative for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. In all its efforts, NGLTF helps to strengthen the gay and lesbian movement at the state and local level while connecting these activities to a national vision of change.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG)
web site: www.pflag.org Offers support, education and advocacy for parents, families, friends and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community through monthly support groups held in Hillcrest and North County.

Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples
web site: www.buddybuddy.com
e-mail: demian@buddybuddy.com
phone: (206) 935-1206
address: Box 9685, Seattle, WA 98109-0685
A national resource for same-sex couples. Supporting the diverse community of committed gay and lesbian partners through a variety of media. The constantly updated Web site contains more than 200 essays, surveys, legal articles and resources on legal marriage, ceremonies,domestic partner benefits, relationship tips, parenting, and immigration.

Pride Senior Network
web site: www.pridesenior.org
phone: (212) 675-1936
fax: (646) 336-6685
address: 132 West 22nd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10011
Pride Senior Network was founded as a not-for-profit agency in 1995. Pride Senior Network's mission is "to encourage and promote services which foster maximum health, well being, and quality of life for the aging lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender community through advocacy and education and research".

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
web site: www.sldn.org
The sole national legal aid and watchdog organization that assists servicemembers hurt by the Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue policy.

Transgender Forum Community Center
web site: www.transgender.org
Listing of transgender organizations. Also provides free web space to non-profit groups.

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