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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.

EVENTS AT THE CENTER

Welcome to

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.

EVENTS AT THE CENTER

Join us at The LGBTQ+ Luminaries Lunch on June 13, 2025

The LGBTQ+ Luminaries Lunch is happening this year on Friday, June 13, 2025, during National Pride Month, and it’s your opportunity to show your support for our LGBTQ+ community as we celebrate this year’s honorees. Reserve a table, purchase your tickets, and learn about sponsorship opportunities on our website.

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Protection LGBTQIA+ Housing and Immigrant Legal Defense Programs

Join our efforts to urge the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to sustain funding for effective and successful housing and immigration programs.

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
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Latin@x Services
Men's Services
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Transgender & Nonbinary
Women's Services
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SEXUAL HEALTH & WELLNESS​​

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

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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.

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OUR STORIES AT THE CENTER

“I wouldn’t have been able to do this without The Center. Keep blessing everybody you can.”

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Martin slept wherever he could for over a year until he learned about The Center’s LGBTQ Safe S.T.A.Y. Program.

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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.

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"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"

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FEATURED EVENTS

Celebrate API Heritage Month with a night of performances and community! Sign up by May 21 and join us on May 28 from 6-8pm at The Center.
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You are invited on May 21 at 6pm at The Center for a screening of “There Are Things To Do,” an award-winning documentary that captures the essence of Urvashi Vaid’s activism and impact.
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Join us for Diversionary Theatre’s D-Tours, a free LGBTQIA+ performance followed by a post-show discussion that explores identity, connection, and community.
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Join us at the South Bay Youth Center every first Wednesday of the month for Mental Health drop-in services, along with occasional workshops and activities tailored to support mental health. 
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Senior Planet from AARP is a community for those 60 and older who want to thrive in the digital world. Whether you want to improve your computer skills, explore new technologies, or get personal tech support, these classes are for you!
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The Center’s Community Advisory Committees (CACs) support the programs and services and advance the mission of of The Center. We are currently processing applications for the Project TRANS Community Advisory Committee and the Senior Services Community Advisory Committee.
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Join TransFamily Support Services, North County LGBTQ Resource Center, San Diego Pride, and The San Diego LGBT Community Center in urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to sustain funding for housing services and the Immigrant Legal Defense Program, which provide vital support for LGBTQIA+ people in San Diego County.
Sign our letter
<a href="https://bit.ly/sdbos25">Sign our letter</a>
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 href="https://bit.ly/2025-lgbtq-survey">Take the Survey</a>
Celebrate API Heritage Month with a night of performances and community! Sign up by May 21 and join us on May 28 from 6-8pm at The Center.
Learn more
<a href="https://thecentersd.org/events/shore-to-shore/">Learn more</a>
ou are invited on May 21 at 6pm at The Center for a screening of “There Are Things To Do,” an award-winning documentary that captures the essence of Urvashi Vaid’s activism and impact.
Learn more
<a href="https://thecentersd.org/events/urvashi/">Learn more</a>
Join us for Diversionary Theatre’s D-Tours, a free LGBTQIA+ performance followed by a post-show discussion that explores identity, connection, and community.
Learn more
<a href="https://thecentersd.org/events/dan-kitrosser/">Learn more</a>
Join us at the South Bay Youth Center every first Wednesday of the month for Mental Health drop-in services, along with occasional workshops and activities tailored to support mental health. 
Learn more
<a href="https://thecentersd.org/events/mental-health-services-sbyc/">Learn more</a>
Senior Planet from AARP is a community for those 60 and older who want to thrive in the digital world. Whether you want to improve your computer skills, explore new technologies, or get personal tech support, these classes are for you!
Learn more
<a href="https://thecentersd.org/events/tech-classes-for-older-adults/">Learn more</a>
Join us on Thursday, May 8, at 5:30 PM at North County LGBTQ Resource Center for an advocacy training. Learn how to get involved in our advocacy efforts at the San Diego Board of Supervisors, then join us to make the county budget accountable and inclusive for LGBTQIA+ individuals and all communities.
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<a href="https://thecentersd.org/events/budget-power-north/">Learn more</a>
The Center’s Community Advisory Committees (CACs) support the programs and services and advance the mission of of The Center. We are currently processing applications for the Project TRANS Community Advisory Committee and the Senior Services Community Advisory Committee.
Learn more
<a href="https://thecentersd.org/cac/">Learn more</a>
Join TransFamily Support Services, North County LGBTQ Resource Center, San Diego Pride, and The San Diego LGBT Community Center in urging the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to sustain funding for housing services and the Immigrant Legal Defense Program, which provide vital support for LGBTQIA+ people in San Diego County.
Sign our letter
<a href="https://bit.ly/sdbos25">Sign our letter</a>
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 href="https://bit.ly/2025-lgbtq-survey">Take the Survey</a>

What is Happening at The Center

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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.

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. 
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