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ACLU's Monterey County Chapter is working to protect and advance civil liberties and civil rights in Monterey County. They meet monthly here in Monterey. Visit their or call their affiliate at (415) 621-2493.


Monterey County Address:
340 Church St.
Salinas, CA 93601
(831) 975-5016

The Otter Cross Cultural Center (OC3) cultivates a collection vision towards critical consciousness by offering educational programs, holistic leadership development, academic resources, and experiential learning opportunities to bridge passion into practice so that students, staff, and faculty grow into leaders of change to eliminate social inequalities. By fostering meaningful dialogue and activism while also promoting empathy and social justice, the OC3 takes proactive approaches that respects people's evolving sense of self, perspectives, identities, and voices.

CSUMB Student Center
oc3@csumb.edu
(831) 582-4685

LGBTQ+ Resource Guide

Local Pride Organizations

 

 

 Local Support Groups
  •  (They also have a ) Community Human Services is now offering a free counseling and support group for LGBTQ adults, led by master鈥檚 level mental health clinician, Edgar Rondon. Sessions will be held alternating Saturdays from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at Family Services Center, 1178 Broadway Avenue in Seaside. This group will provide a safe space for LGBTQ individuals and their families to share their experiences in an anonymous, supportive and encouraging environment. 
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  • Yahoo Group: "" (You must join the group in order to see any information)
  • : Seeks to empower at risk and system involved youth ages 16-24 to flourish by connecting them to community resources that provide opportunities for equity and hope in order to improve youth outcomes in Monterey County. 
  •  : Rainbow Speakers and Friends is a volunteer group that presents representative panels of the LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, Intersex) community.

 

Santa Cruz Area LGBTQ Resource Directory

 is dedicated to building a diverse community, promoting health and well being, and advancing social justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and questioning individuals and their allies in Santa Cruz County.
Visit their website for more info or call at 831-425-5422

 

HIV/AIDS Resources

This organization provides HIV testing and a variety of services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Additional information found .

Suicide Prevention Crisis Line
831-649-8008 ,Toll Free 1-877-663-5433  or visit their .

Centers in Northern CA


1117 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
831-425-5422

Email:


938 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
408-293-3040


1800 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-865-5555

Email:


2712 Telegraph Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
510-548-8283

Email:

 

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