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The San Diego LGBT Community Center
The San Diego LGBT Community Center enhances and sustains the health & well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities to the betterment of our entire San Diego region.
Our Impact
Building Safety, Stability, and Belonging for LGBTQ+ Communities
Each year, The Center supports tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people across the region with housing, health, mental health, and community-based services. Our work centers those most impacted by system inequities–LGBTQ+ youth, transgender and nonbinary people, immigrants, people living with HIV, seniors, and LGBTQ+ people of color–and focuses on long-term stability.
We deliver evidence-informed culturally responsive services that help individuals move from crisis to stability, and from isolation to connection.
Upcoming Community Events
LGBTQ+ Immigrants: Know Your Rights
The San Diego LGBT Community Center has created a resource page to help our LGBTQ+ immigrant community member navigate the changes in policy in 2025.
FEATURED EVENTS
Join Project TRANS and Training Institute at The Center for the Trans(Gender) 101 Training on March 23, from 6-7pm at The Center Auditorium.
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Join Project TRANS, Black Services, and Latin@x Services at the Center for a special screening in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility on March 27 at 6:00 PM in the Center Auditorium.
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Join Project TRANS at The Center for two empowering career sessions designed to support your job search journey.
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Join us for Infodump & Listen! Presentation Night invites young adults ages 18–24 to create short presentations about anything they love, and present them to a supportive group.
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Join our LGBTQ+ Family Crafternoon! A space for families to connect, build community, and enjoy arts and crafts together (For All Ages)
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The Center’s Youth Queer Leadership Council (YQLC) program is designed to Collaborate with a community of young leaders (ages 12-24) to uplift and support the well being of LGBTQ2S+ Black, Indigenous, youth of color in San Diego County.
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Participate in the San Diego LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Survey conducted by the County of San Diego. The assessment will help bring attention to services and resources we need in our communities to support our freedom, equality, dignity, health, and well-being.
Take the survey 
A FUTURE FOR EVERY GENERATION
“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without The Center. Keep blessing everybody you can.”
Read Ms. Tina's full story
Read Ms. Tina's full story
Martin slept wherever he could for over a year until he learned about The Center’s LGBTQ Safe S.T.A.Y. Program.
Read Martin's full story
Read Martin's full story
I was determined to ensure that my daughter received the support she needed. The Center made sure we had the resources she needed to thrive.
Read Anna's full story
Read Anna's full story
"I learned that I would always have the support of community behind me. I am proud to say that I am a product of the Hillcrest Youth Center"
Read John Joseph's full story
Read John Joseph's full story
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Latest OUTSpoken News
LGBTQ+ Training Opportunities from The Center’s Training Institute
Learn about the professional LGBTQ+ trainings we offer from the Training Institute at The Center, along with our upcoming free 2SLGBTQ+ Opioid and Stimulant Use Prevention training on March 19.
The Legacy of Women’s Leadership at The Center
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we honor the bold, brave, and brilliant women whose leadership shaped The Center.
Leadership Council for LGBTQ+ Youth at The Center
I’m excited to share more about the Youth Queer Leadership Council (YQLC), a leadership development program at The Center that is deeply meaningful to LGBTQ2S+ youth in San Diego County.
Rent Event Space at The Center and Support Our Services
Honoring Black History Month and Our Black LGBTQ+ Community
In celebration of Black History Month, I'm honored to share more about Black Services at The Center, and invite you to upcoming events.
The San Diego LGBT Community Center Celebrates CEO Cara Dessert as a 2026 Prebys Leadership Award Honoree
2026 Prebys Leadership Award Honoree recognizes Cara Dessert’s leadership, advocacy, and commitment to LGBTQ+ equity in San Diego.
Our Mission
The San Diego LGBT Community Center enhances and sustains the health & well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities to the betterment of our entire San Diego region.
Learn more about The Center’s Mission, Vision, Values.
