Hillcrest Youth Center
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily closed our Youth Centers.
Click here for our virtual support services.
Click for the December 2020 Hillcrest Youth Center Calendar
Contact us:
- Email: hyc@thecentersd.org
- Facebook: Hillcrest Youth Center
- Instagram @hillcrestyouthcenter
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In order to develop into successful and fully participating adults, our youth need a safe, welcoming and affirming space where they can be themselves and access the resources they need. The Hillcrest Youth Center (HYC) is the first drop-in and recreational center in San Diego County dedicated to the needs LGBTQ and non-binary youth, as well as youth living with HIV.
The HYC offers programming for LGBTQ+ youth and allies, ages 14-18, with special hours on Tuesdays for youth ages 10-13 and Thursdays for youth ages 18-24. You’ll find computer access, health education, basic financial education, youth leadership training, HIV prevention education, life skills training workshops, discussion groups, creative and performing arts programming, and amazing social activities. For more information, contact the HYC coordinator at HYC@thecentersd.org org
The Hillcrest Youth Center is located at:
1807 Robinson Ave, Suite 106
San Diego, CA 92103
Hours of Operation
Tuesday: 3:00 – 7:00pm (ages 10-13)
Wednesday: 3:00 – 7:00pm (ages 14-18)
Thursday: 3:00 – 7:00pm (ages 18-24)
Friday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm (ages 14-18)
HIV Testing
2nd and 4th Thursdays from 4:00 – 6:00pm
Weekly Happenings
2021 April
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01April3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center01April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
01April7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
The Center -
02April10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center02April6:00 pm - 7:00 pmTransgender Day of Empowerment
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03April10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest03April10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley03April5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
03April8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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04April1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park04April2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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05April1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
05April5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
05April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center -
06April12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
06April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
06April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAromantic and Asexual Discussion Group
06April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAromantic & Asexual Support & Discussion Group
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07April12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Heal Thy Soul
07April1:00 pm - 2:00 pmFeeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
07April1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
07April3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center07April4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center07April5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center07April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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08April3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center08April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
08April7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
The Center -
09April10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center -
10April10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest10April10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley10April5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
10April8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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11April1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park11April2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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12April1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
12April5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
12April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center -
13April12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
13April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
13April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmMen’s Social Discussion Group
The Center -
14April12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Heal Thy Soul
14April1:00 pm - 2:00 pmFeeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
14April1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
14April3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center14April4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center14April5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center14April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
14April6:30 pm - 8:00 pmProstate Cancer Support Group Serving the Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Communities
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15April3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center15April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
15April7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
The Center -
16April10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center -
17April10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest17April10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley17April5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
17April8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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18April1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park18April2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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19April1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
19April5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
19April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center -
20April12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
20April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
20April6:30 pm - 7:30 pmCreating Kin: Resource Group
20April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmAromantic and Asexual Discussion Group
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21April12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Heal Thy Soul
21April1:00 pm - 2:00 pmFeeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
21April1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
21April3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center21April4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center21April5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center21April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
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22April3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Study Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center22April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
22April7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
The Center -
23April10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center -
24April10:00 am
FOG Coffee Social
Lestat's Coffee - Hillcrest24April10:00 am - 11:00 amCanasta – Saturday
Panera Bread - Mission Valley24April11:00 am - 12:30 pmBrave Space
The Center24April5:15 pm - 6:45 pmTransgender Discussion Group
24April8:00 pm - 10:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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25April1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Croquet at Balboa Park
Balboa Park25April2:00 pm - 4:00 pmA Kind of Weather – Diversionary Theatre
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26April1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feeling Fit Club – Mondays
26April5:30 pm - 7:00 pmGrief and Loss Discussion Group
26April6:30 pm - 7:30 pmCreating Kin: Processing Group
Hillcrest Youth Center26April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmTransgender Coming Out Group
The Center -
27April12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Canasta – Tuesdays
27April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLestinas
27April7:00 pm - 8:30 pmMen’s Social Discussion Group
The Center -
28April12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Heal Thy Soul
28April1:00 pm - 2:00 pmFeeling Fit Club – Wednesdays
28April1:30 pm - 4:30 pmSenior Art Group: Drawing and Painting
28April3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 18 – 24)
South Bay Youth Center28April4:30 pm - 5:30 pmCommon Ground (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center28April5:30 pm - 6:30 pmGender Identity (Ages 18-24)
South Bay Youth Center28April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLas Manzanitas
28April6:30 pm - 8:00 pmProstate Cancer Support Group Serving the Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Communities
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29AprilAll of the day
Dining Out For Life – San Diego
29April3:00 pm - 4:00 pmStudy Hour (Ages 14-18)
South Bay Youth Center29April6:00 pm - 8:00 pmAcción Positiva
29April7:15 pm - 8:45 pmMen’s Coming Out Group
The Center -
30April10:00 am - 11:30 am
FOG Rap Group
The Center
Youth Groups and Activities
Open drop-in space for LGBTQ+ youth ages 10-13. A great space to hang out, socialize, connect with mentors, or participate in discussion groups, activities, and workshops. For more information contacthyc@thecentersd.org.
Ages 10-13 /// Tuesdays, 3:00-7:00pm at Hillcrest Youth Center
Open drop-in space for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14-18. A great space to hang out, socialize, connect with mentors, or participate in discussion groups, activities, and workshops. For more information contacthyc@thecentersd.org.
Ages 14-18 /// Wednesdays, and Fridays 3:00-7:00pm at Hillcrest Youth Center
Open drop-in space for LGBTQ+ Transitional Age Youth (TAY) 18-24. A great space to hang out, socialize, connect with mentors, or participate in discussion groups, activities, and workshops. For more information contact hyc@thecentersd.org.
Ages 18-24 /// Thursdays, 3:00-7:00pm at Hillcrest Youth Center
This is a closed discussion group for youth identifying as transgender, non-binary, or questioning their gender. For more information contact hyc@thecentersd.org
Ages 10-13 /// Tuesdays 5:30pm at Hillcrest Youth Center
Ages 14-18 /// Fridays 5:30pm at Hillcrest Youth Center
This is a closed group for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14-18 identifying as male, transgender man, or masc to share space, stories, discussions, and community related to the masculine experience. For more information contact hyc@thecentersd.org.
Ages 14-18 /// 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month 5:30pm at Hillcrest Youth Center
This weekly discussion group is a space to check in and discuss wellness and current life events amongst LGBTQ+ peers. For more information contact hyc@thecentersd.org.
Ages 14-18 /// 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month 5:30pm at Hillcrest Youth Center
This weekly discussion group is a space to discuss and process current events, and topics around gender and sexuality. For more information contact hyc@thecentersd.org.
Ages 10-13 /// Tuesdays 4:30pm at Hillcrest Youth Center
This weekly discussion group is a space to discuss and process current events and topics around gender and sexuality. For more information contact hyc@thecentersd.org.
Ages 14-18 /// Wednesdays 3:30pm at Hillcrest Youth Center
Friday open hours at HYC are a fun mix of music, movies, board games, video games, arts and crafts, charades, and more! For more information contact hyc@thecentersd.org.
Ages 14-18 /// Fridays 3:00pm-7:00pm at Hillcrest Youth Center
The Rainbow Prom provides LGBTQ youth a safe, welcoming and affirming event where they can express themselves. LGBTQ youth want to go to prom, dress up and dance with that special someone, just like everyone else. Queer Royalty! Free! Great food! Awesome music! For more info. contact
hyc@thecentersd.org.
The Queen Eddie Conlon Youth Fund was established by City Commissioner Nicole Murray-Ramirez, co-founder of the Imperial Court de San Diego, Imperial Court board member Nathan Garcia, and the Imperial Court de San Diego in conjunction with The San Diego LGBT Community Center. Named in honor of LGBT community leader, army veteran, columnist and entertainer Eddie Conlon, the Fund provides assistance to San Diego youth for education-related expenses, books, supplies and clothing.
Additional information and an online application can be found here.