Groups and Organizations
Political Advocacy
American Civil Liberties Union, Gay Rights Chapter/Affiliate
aclunc.org
Acts to ensure that gay rights issues remain in the forefront of the ACLU's
civil liberties agenda.
Does civil rights counseling.
Phone: 415-621-2493, 415-621-2488
GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)
gladd.org
National media advocacy group dedicated to countering stereotypes and
misinformation and promoting a fair and diverse representation of lesbian,
gay and bisexual lives in the media.
National Center for Lesbian Rights
nclrights.org
A legal resource center providing a variety of legal advice and information
via publications, workshops and telephone counseling.
Phone: 415-392-6257
Support Groups and Centers
Allyaction
allyaction.org
Organization of Bay Area educators. Monthly meetings.
Phone: 925-685-5480
Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Community Center
defrank.org
Information and referrals, social/recreational activities, support groups
and youth services.
Phone: 408-293-2429
Transgender
sfcenter.org
Working to create a community center for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgendered community of San Francisco.
Phone: 415-865-5555
New Leaf: Services for Our Community
newleafservices.org
Provides multi-service outpatient mental health, HIV/AIDS service organization
for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community with social and recreational
programs.
Phone: 415-626-7000
Pacific Center for Human Growth
pacificcenter.org
Peer support groups, counseling services, HIV counseling and referrals,
training and educational outreach programs.
Phone: 510-548-8283
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
pflag.org (National)
pflagsf.org (San Francisco)
A grassroots organization designed to support gays, lesbians, transgenders,
their families and friends.
Phone: 202-467-8180 (National), 415-921-8850 (San Francisco)
Queer Alliance and Resource Center
http://queer.berkeley.edu
Library and archives offering programs of interest to the gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgendered community.
Safety
Community United Against Violence (CUAV)
cuav.org
Supporting the healing of those impacted by abuse.
Phone: 415-777-5500 (office), 415-333-HELP (crisis line)
Youth
Lambda Youth Group
lambda.org/main.htm
A service project of Horizon Services, Inc. serving East Bay youth and sponsors
of the Gay Prom.
Phone: 206-350-HATE
Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center (LYRIC)
lyric.org
Daily drop-in, dances, support groups, job training and other social,
recreational and informational services for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender
and questioning youth.
Phone: 415-703-6150 (general/administrative), 1-800-246-PRIDE (Youth Talkline)
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
sfusd.edu
Support services for gay, lesbian and bisexual youth.
Seniors
Lavender Seniors, East Bay
lavenderseniors.org
Provides social activities, support, and networking for LGBT seniors.
Phone: 510-667-9655
People of Color
AGUILAS
Lesbian and gay Latina/o organization committed to advocacy.
sfaguilas.org
Phone: 415-558-8403
Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA)
gapa.org
A group by and for gay and bisexual men of Asian and Pacific Islander
heritage.
AIDS/HIV Resources
Tenderloin Health
web.mac.com/tenderloinhealth/Tenderloin_Health/Welcome.html
Serving those living with and at the greatest risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS.
Phone: 415-437-2900
KAIROS Support for Caregivers
rocklandmindbody.com/AboutKairos.html
Maintains support and resources for caregivers of individuals affected
by HIV/AIDS.
Services include support group sessions, counseling, a resource
library and workshops.
Phone: 415-861-0877
San Francisco AIDS Foundation
sfaf.org
Offers services and programs that address the HIV/AIDS epidemic through
direct social services, education, advocacy and volunteer activities.
Phone: 415-581-0472
Historic Resources
The Gay and Lesbian Historical Society & Archives
Volunteer organization that collects and preserves materials related to
lesbian and gay history. Archive viewing by appointment only.
glbthistory.org
The Harvey Milk Institute
sfstation.com/harvey-milk-institute-b3703
Fosters the development and examination of lesbian, gay, transgender, and queer culture and community.
Phone: 415-845-9626
The James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center
sfpl.lib.ca.us/librarylocations/main/glc/glc.htm
The San Francisco Main Public Library has a center devoted specifically to the documentation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered culture.