San Francisco State University Related Programs
Marian Wright Edelman Institute
SF State University - 1600 Holloway Avenue, HSS 257
San Francisco, CA 94132
415-338-6976
edelman.sfsu.edu
The Marian Wright Edelman Institute promotes collaboration between departments and programs at SF State University (SFSU) 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.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Family-Related Organizations
Family Acceptance Project® (FAP)
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
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.
510-788-4412
PFLAG
(National Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays)
1726 M Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC, 20036
202-467-8180
www.pflag.org
National organization for education, advocacy and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) 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
www.hrc.org
A resource and online information base for LGBT 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
www.colage.org
National organization for children of LGBT parents.
Family Equality Council
PO Box 206
Boston, MA 02133
617-502-8700
www.familyequality.org
National organization to provide advocacy and support for LGBT parents and their families.
Local LGBT Youth Organizations
LYRIC
127 Collingwood
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-703-6150
www.lyric.org
Services for LGBT and questioning youth, hotline, recreation program, activities.
Pacific Center for Human Growth
2712 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
510-548-8283
www.pacificcenter.org
Support and recreation services for LGBT 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
www.spectrummarin.org
Social and support group for LGBTQ youth, classroom and community education.
SMAAC
1738 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
510-834-9578
members.aol.com/smaacyouth/
Support and recreation services for LGBT youth, health education and counseling.
School-Related Resources
Family Acceptance Project® (FAP)
Provides training for school-based providers, educators, administrators and parents on helping educate and increase family support for LGBT 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
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
www.casafeschools.org
Statewide coalition to promote safer schools and to implement the California Student Safety and Violence Prevention Act.
GSA Network – Gay, Straight Alliance (GSA) Network
1550 Bryant Street, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-552-4229
www.gsanetwork.org
Youth-led organization to provide networking and support for GSAs. Youth conferences, advocacy and training.
GLSEN – Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
121 West 27 th Street, Suite 804
New York, NY 10001
212-727-0135
www.glsen.org
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
www.safeschoolscoalition.org
Coalition to provide school advocacy, training, resources and research to promote safer schools.
Gender-Related Resources
Gender Odyssey
Gender Spectrum
510-788-4412
National Conferences for Families with Gender Diverse and Transgender Children and Teens
www.genderodyssey.org/seattle/
www.genderodyssey.org/los-angeles/
www.genderspectrum.org/events/family-conference
Dimensions Clinic, San Francisco, CA
Drop-in groups, mental health, medical care, and hormonal treatment for transgender youth.
LGBT Legal Advocacy Organizations
LGBT Youth Project - National Center for Lesbian Rights
870 Market Street, Suite 570
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-392-6257
National non-profit law firm focusing on lesbian civil rights and legal rights for LGBT persons, including school-based victimization of LGBT 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
National organization that focuses on civil rights for LGBT persons and people with
HIV/AIDS, including school-based victimization of LGBT 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
National organization to protect individual rights and liberties, including legal advocacy for the civil rights of LGBT persons and people with HIV/AIDS.
Online Resources for LGBT Youth
Youth Resource
Advocates for Youth
www.ambientejoven.org en Español
Online peer-based sexual health education by and for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24. Includes peer health educators, info for LGBT youth of color, young women, deaf, and rural youth. Information on HIV and sexually transmitted infections, substance use, self-injury, body image, depression, coming out, pride and coalition building, school issues, and healthy relationships.
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.
Hotlines
California Youth Crisis Line
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 800-843-5200.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Crisis prevention and emotional support helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 1-800-273-TALK.
Trevor Helpline
Crisis prevention and support helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 866-488-7386.
Adolescent Health
Advocates for Youth
2000 M Street NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20036
202-419-3420
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 LGBT youth.
Health Initiatives for Youth (HIFY)
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 430
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-274-1970
www.hify.org
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.
National LGBT Organizations
Bisexual Resource Center
Bisexual Resource Center
P.O. Box 1026
Boston, MA 02117-1026
617/424-9595
www.biresource.org
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
National advocacy organization for LGBT 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
National organization to promote LGBT civil rights. National conference, political action, local and state advocacy, policy and publications.
LGBT Health-Related Organizations
GLMA – Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
459 Fulton Street, Suite 107
San Francisco, California 94102
415-255-4547
National organization for LGBT 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
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
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
Community AIDS service organization that provides a range of services for people at risk for and living with HIV. Publications and online resources.