Marian Wright Edelman Institute
SF State University - 1600 Holloway Avenue, HSS 257
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 338-6976
Edelman website
The Marian Wright Edelman Institute promotes collaboration between departments and programs at San Francisco State University related to research, community services and academic teamwork, and engages civic and community leaders, public administrators and policymakers in the service of children and families.
Family Acceptance Project® (FAP)
Email: fap@sfsu.edu
National research, education and training program that helps families to support their LGBTQ children. Provides training on using our research-based family support approach and educational materials for families, providers and religious leaders. This includes special film screenings and trainings for families, youth, community events, congregations and religious institutions.
Gender Odyssey
Provides education and support for families with transgender and gender diverse children and youth, and an annual conference for children, youth and families. Comprehensive training for schools and organizations working with children and teens. Training includes education on gender identity and gender expression for teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Guidance to help organizations develop inclusive policy.
Gender Spectrum
(510) 788-4412
Gender Spectrum website
Provides education and support for families with transgender and gender diverse children and youth, and an annual conference for children, youth and families. Comprehensive training for schools and organizations working with children and teens. Training includes education on gender identity and gender expression for teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Guidance to help organizations develop inclusive policy.
PFLAG (National Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays)
1726 M Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC, 20036
(202) 467-8180
PFLAG website
National organization for education, advocacy and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons. Chapters are available in all states – check website for local chapters and educational materials for families.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) FamilyNet
Human Rights Campaign
1640 Rhode Island Avenue
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 628-4160
HRC website
A resource and online information base for LGBTQ families sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign.
Children of Lesbian and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE)
2300 Market Street, Box 165
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 861-5437
COLAGE website
National organization for children of LGBTQ parents.
LYRIC
127 Collingwood
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 703-6150
LYRIC website
Services for LGBTQ and questioning youth, hotline, recreation program, activities.
Pacific Center for Human Growth
2712 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 548-8283
Pacific Center website
Support and recreation services for LGBTQ youth, after school and summer drop-in program.
Rainbow's End – Spectrum
1000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. #10
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-1115
Social and support group for LGBTQ youth, classroom and community education.
Family Acceptance Project® (FAP)
Email: fap@sfsu.edu
Provides training for school-based providers, educators, administrators and parents on helping educate and increase family support for LGBTQ students. Provides training on using our research-based family support approach and educational materials for public, private and religious schools.
Gender Odyssey
Provides comprehensive training for schools and organizations working with children and teens. Training includes education on gender identity and gender expression for teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Guidance to help organizations develop inclusive policy.
Gender Spectrum
(510) 788-4412
Gender Spectrum website
Provides comprehensive training for schools and organizations working with children and teens. Training includes education on gender identity and gender expression for teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Guidance to help organizations develop inclusive policy.
California Safe Schools Coalition
160 - 14th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 626-1680
Safe Schools website
Statewide coalition to promote safer schools and to implement the California Student Safety and Violence Prevention Act.
GSA Network – Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network
1550 Bryant Street, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 552-4229
GSA Network website
Youth-led organization to provide networking and support for GSAs. Youth conferences, advocacy and training.
GLSEN – Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
121 West 27th Street, Suite 804
New York, NY 10001
(212) 727-0135
GLSEN website
National organization for advocacy and information to promote safer schools. National conference, online resources and bookstore.
Safe Schools Coalition
2124 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 632-0662 x49
Safe Schools Coalition website
Coalition to provide school advocacy, training, resources and research to promote safer schools.
Gender Odyssey
Provides comprehensive training for schools and organizations working with children and teens. Training includes education on gender identity and gender expression for teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Guidance to help organizations develop inclusive policy.
Gender Spectrum
(510) 788-4412
Gender Spectrum website
Provides comprehensive training for schools and organizations working with children and teens. Training includes education on gender identity and gender expression for teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Guidance to help organizations develop inclusive policy.
Dimensions Clinic, San Francisco, CA
Drop-in groups, mental health, medical care, and hormonal treatment for transgender youth.
LGBTQ Youth Project - National Center for Lesbian Rights
870 Market Street, Suite 570
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 392-6257
LGBTQ website
National non-profit law firm focusing on lesbian civil rights and legal rights for LGBTQ persons, including school-based victimization of LGBTQ youth, through impact litigation, public policy advocacy, public education, and direct legal services.
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
120 Wall Street, Suite 1500
New York, NY 10005-3904
(212) 809-8585
Lambda Legal website
National organization that focuses on civil rights for LGBTQ persons and people with
HIV/AIDS, including school-based victimization of LGBTQ youth, through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
Lesbian and Gay Rights Project
HIV Project
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
(212) 549-2623
ACLU website
National organization to protect individual rights and liberties, including legal advocacy for the civil rights of LGBTQ persons and people with HIV/AIDS.
Youth Guardian Services
On-line peer-supervised support groups for LGBT youth (ages 13-17, 17-21, and 21-25), and youth with an LGBT family member.
California Youth Crisis Line
1-800-843-5200
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Crisis prevention and emotional support helpline
Trevor Helpline
1-866-488-7386
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Crisis prevention and support helpline
Advocates for Youth
2000 M Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 419-3420
Advocates for Youth website
National organization that provides education, information and advocacy to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Child-parent communication initiative to help parents communicate effectively with children and teens about sexual health. Training and workshops, publications, and online resources. Materials for LGBTQ youth.
Health Initiatives for Youth (HIFY)
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 430
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 274-1970
Training and technical assistance on adolescent health concerns from a youth-centered perspective. HIFY works with youth, providers, teachers and parents, and government agencies. Range of health publications, including materials written and developed by youth.
Bisexual Resource Center
Bisexual Resource Center
P.O. Box 1026
Boston, MA 02117-1026
(617) 424-9595
Bisexual Resource Center website
Resources and information on bisexuality and bisexuals. Access to local organizations and support.
Human Rights Campaign
1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-3278
(202) 628-4160
Human Rights website
National advocacy organization for LGBTQ civil rights. Advocacy, public awareness and political action.
NGLTF – National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
1325 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 393-5177
NGLTF website
National organization to promote LGBT civil rights. National conference, political action, local and state advocacy, policy and publications
GLMA – Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
459 Fulton Street, Suite 107
San Francisco, California 94102
(415) 255-4547
GLMA website
National organization for LGBTQ physicians. Annual conferences, advocacy, training, referrals to sensitive medical practitioners.
Lesbian Health & Research Center
University of California, San Francisco
Laurel Heights Campus
3333 California Street, Suite 340
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 502-5209
Lesbian Health website
Center to promote lesbian health research, education, training and policy. Sponsors conferences, and networking to focus community development and advocacy to inform clinical practice and to improve health services for lesbians, bisexual women, and transgendered individuals.
AIDS Project Los Angeles
611 S. Kingsley Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 201-1600
APLA website
Community AIDS service organization that provides a range of services for people at risk for and living with HIV. Bilingual HIV treatment information, in print and online.
San Francisco AIDS Foundation
995 Market St #200
San Francisco CA 94103
(415) 487-3061
SFAF website
Community AIDS service organization that provides a range of services for people at risk for and living with HIV. Publications and online resources.