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Community Center Project, San Francisco, Inc.
1800-1810 Market Street - San Francisco, CA. 94102

Executive Director:  Scott W. Walton, Project Manager

Mailing Address:  1748 Market Street, #204 - San Francisco, CA. 94102
Phone Number:  415.437-2257  -  Fax Number:  415.437-2259
E-Mail Address:  sfgaycent@aol.com  -  Web Address:  www.sfgaycenter.org

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Planning began in 1994.  Construction to begin in 1998.

Hour of Operation:
Call for hours of operation.

Year Founded:  Unknown

Deaf Gay & Lesbian Center
150 Eureka Street, Suite 108 - San Francisco, CA. 94114

Executive Director:  Director

Mailing Address:  150 Eureka Street, Suite 108 - San Francisco, CA. 94114
Phone Number:  415.255.0700 (TTY)  -  Fax Number:  415.255.9797
E-Mail Address:  None to date  -  Web Address:  None to date

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  No

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include counseling, advocacy and referrals, peer counseling, community educations, workshops, and support groups.  Publish the DGLC Update Newsletter.

Hour of Operation:
Call for hours of operation.

Year Founded:  1992

Gay & Lesbian Community Center
1006 East Main Street, #100 - Ventura, CA. 93001

Executive Director:  Toni Jones, President

Mailing Address:  1006 East Main Street, #100 - Ventura, CA. 93001
Phone Number:  805.653.1979  -  Fax Number:  805.653.1063
E-Mail Address:  edieb2@pacbell.net  -  Web Address:  www.glccventura.com

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  No

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include counseling program, HIV/AIDS Services, support groups, youth program, education programs, legal and financial counseling, dances, parties, movies & picnics, hikes, volleyball, softball and bicycle riding, anti-violence program, information and referral services, arts programs and a video and lending library.

Hour of Operation:
Mon.-Thurs.:  10:00am-4:00pm & 6:30pm to 9:00pm / Firday 6:30pm-9:00pm for Youth group (closed group) / Sat. Noon to 4:00pm.

Year Founded:  1993

Inland Empire Gay & Lesbian Center

Executive Director:  Fred Flotho, Chair

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 6333 - San Bernadino, CA. 94212
Phone Number:  909.882.4488  -  Fax Number:  None to date
E-Mail Address:  None to date  -  Web Address:  None to date

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  No

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include a hotline, peer support and a speakers bureau.

Hour of Operation:
6:30pm - 10:00pm daily


Year Founded:  1980

L. A. Gay & Lesbian Center
1625 N. Schrader Blvd. - Los Angeles, CA. 90028

Executive Director:  Gwenn A. Baldwin

Mailing Address:  1625 N. Schrader Blvd. - Los Angeles, CA. 90028
Phone Number:  323.993.7600  -  Fax Number:  323.993.7699
E-Mail Address:  gbaldwin@laglc.org  -  Web Address:  http://www.laglc.org

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include Mental Health Services, Mental Health counseling, addiction recovery, policy and public affairs, youth services, homeless youth shelter, legal services, anti-violence project, AIDS/HIV medical clinic, pharmacy, Audre Lorde Lesbian health clinic, anonymous HIV testing site, HIV prevention education, Pedro Zamora Youth HIV clinic, and administrative office for entire organization.

Additional facilities of the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center
California AIDS Clearinghouse - 323.845.4180
Jeff Griffith Gay & Lesbian Youth Center - 323.461.8163/Youth talk line - 800.773.5540
Lambda Medical Group - 1.877.4.LAMBDA
The Village at Ed Gould Plaza - 323.860.7302
Hour of Operation:
9:00am - 9:00pm Mon.-Fri. / Sat. 9:00am - 1:00pm (HIV testing and pharmacy only)


Year Founded:  1971

Lambda Community Center
920 20th Street, Suite 117 - Sacramento, CA. 95814

Executive Director:  Bates Botting, President

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 1465 - Sacramento, CA. 95812
Phone Number:  916.442.0185  -  Fax Number:  916.442.6131
E-Mail Address:  LAMBDACENTER98@hotmail.com  -  Web Address:  None to date

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include AIDS education and prevention, youth program, health education for lesbians, Lambda Players Theatre Group, AIDS/HIV support groups, Triangle Cafe, and Library and resources center, case management, Lambda AIDS response, Also hosts the Sacramento Freedom Fair (pride fest.).  Publish a quarterly newsletter - "At The Center"

Hour of Operation:
10:00am - 7:00pm / Mon. - Fri.
Summer Hours:
12:00 Noon - 5:00pm/Mon. - Fri.


Year Founded:  1986

 

Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center (LYRIC)
123-127 Collingwood Street, San Francisco,CA 
One block west of Castro, between 18th and 19th Streets, in the heart of Castro.

Phone Number: 415.703.6150 - Fax Number: 415.703.6153
Youth Talkline: 800.246.PRIDE
TDD: 415.431.8812

E-mail: lyric@lyric.org
Website: www.lyric.org

Program Services: LYRIC is a community center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth 23 and under.                                                         

Northcoast Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Transgender Alliance
235 4th Street, Suite A - Eureka, CA. 95501

Executive Director:  Kate McCay, Center Manager

Mailing Address:  P.O. 3213 - Eureka, CA. 95502
Phone Number:  707.445.9760  -  Fax Number:  None to date
E-Mail Address:  darncat@reninet.com  -  Web Address:  www.reninet.com/darncat

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include:  Drop in space, Community resource listings, Assistance with welfare and public health services, Support groups, Outreach, Dances, Job Bank, Lend library, and an art gallery.  Publish a monthly newsletter - GALA News.

Hour of Operation:
Tuesday - Thrusday Noon to 6:00pm.  Friday & Saturday Noon to 8:00pm.

Year Founded:  1996

Pacific Center for Human Growth
2712 Telegraph Avenue - Berkeley, CA. 94705

Executive Director:  Peter Dahlin, Board President

Mailing Address:  2712 Telegraph Avenue - Berkeley, CA. 94705
Phone Number:  510.548.8283  -  Fax Number:  510.548.2938
E-Mail Address:  pacificcenter@gay.net  -  Web Address:  http://www.pacificcenter.org

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include:  Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans & Questioning community space; Individual/family/couples counseling, HIV/AIDS Support Services, Educational outreach and speakers bureau, Peer support groups; Information and referral, Volunteer programs, and Youth Services.  Counseling Request Line - 510/548-2192.  Publish a quarterly newsletter - Pacific Currents

Hour of Operation:
Monday - Friday; 10am - 10pm, Saturday; 12pm - 3pm & 7pm - 10pm, Sunday; 6pm - 9pm


Year Founded:  1973

Pacific Pride Foundation
126 E. Haley Street, Suite A10 - Santa Barbara, CA. 93101

Executive Director:  Janet Stanley

Mailing Address:  2225 South Broadway, No. 4 - Santa Maria, CA. 93455
Phone Number:  805.963.3636  -  Fax Number:  805.963.9086
E-Mail Address:  Pride@silcom.com  -  Web Address:  None to date

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include:  Sponsor annual Pride and AIDS Walk events.  HIV counseling, youth groups and support gourps.  Publish monthly newsletter entitled The Bulliten.

Hour of Operation:
Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm

Year Founded:  1976
 

 

Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County
2637 Pleasant Hill Road - Pleasant Hill, CA. 94523

Executive Director:  Gwen Swenson, President

Mailing Address:  2637 Pleasant Hill Road - Pleasant Hill, CA. 94523
Phone Number:  510.210.0563  -  Fax Number:  None to date
E-Mail Address:  board@rainbowcc.org  -  Web Address:  None to date

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include:  Social activities, Peer support groups, and educational programs.  Publish a bi-monthly newsletter - Prism


Hour of Operation:
Daily - 10:00am - 4:00pm.  Evening hours as announced for programs.

Year Founded:  1995

San Francisco Women's
Center The Women's Building
3543 18th Street - San Francisco, CA. 94110

Executive Director:  Esperanza Macias

Mailing Address:  3543 18th Street - San Francisco, CA. 94110
Phone Number:  415.431.1180  -  Fax Number:  415.861.8969
E-Mail Address:  None to date  -  Web Address:  None to date

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Affiliate

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include:  Bi-lingual information and referral, Lesbian Women of color writers, Workshops, Annual Craft Fail, Sponsord Project Program and Space Rental.  Publish Women's Building News - biannually.

Hour of Operation:
Business hours - 9am to 5pm
Hours of operation vary, call for information.

Year Founded:  1970

Spectrum Center for Gay Lesbian and Bisexual Concerns
1000 Sir Frances Drake Blvd., Suite 10 - San Anselmo, CA. 94960

Executive Director:  Paula Pilecki

Mailing Address:  1000 Sir Frances Drake Blvd., Suite 10 - San Anselmo, CA. 94960
Phone Number:  415.457.1115  -  Fax Number:  415.457.2838
E-Mail Address:  spectrumLG@aol.com  -  Web Address:  http://www.SpectrumMarin.org

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include:  Support groups for all ages, Social activities, Speakers bureau, Annual Marin Pride Festival.  Publish a monthly newsletter - Spectrum Dispatch.

Hour of Operation:
Monday - Thursday, Noon to 9:00pm.
Library hours - by appointment.

Year Founded:  1982

Stonewall Alliance Center
341 Broadway, Suite 416 - Chico, CA. 95928

Executive Director:  Doug Richardson

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 8855 - Chico, CA. 95927
Phone Number:  530.893.3336  -  Fax Number:  None to date
E-Mail Address:  Center@stonewallchico.org  -  Web Address:  www.stonewallchico.org

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include:  Information and Referral, Harlen M. Adams Memorial Lending Library, Youth Program (ages 13 to 25), Pride Fest "Chico Freedom Fest", SASSY, Social Services Rainbow Alliance & Business Alliance, Support Groups, Newsletter, AIDS Panels of Remembrance, Coalition with the Butte Health Dept. for HIV Testing, Partner Abuse Prevention Program (PAPP).  Publish a monthly newsletter:  CenterStone.

Hour of Operation:
Tuesday-Friday  4:00pm to 7:00pm.

Year Founded:  1990

The Billy DeFrank Lesbian & Gay Community Center
175 Stockton Avenue - San Jose, CA. 95126

Executive Director:  Barbara J. Jones

Mailing Address:  175 Stockton Avenue - San Jose, CA. 95126
Phone Number:  408.293.2429  -  Fax Number:  408.298.8986
E-Mail Address:  defrank@defrank.org  -  Web Address:  http://www.defrank.org

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include information and referral voter registration and mobilization, peer counseling, youth services, social/rereational services mental health program, addiction outreach program, volunteer resources, community drop-in, gay bingo, and meeting space.  Publish a monthly newsletter called "Community Center News"

Hour of Operation:
Monday-Friday/3:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday / Noon-6pm & Sunday / 9am-6pm

Year Founded:  1981

The Edge
39160 State Street - Fremont, CA. 94538-1436

Executive Director:  Michael Brooks, Coordinator

Mailing Address:  39160 State Street - Fremont, CA. 94538-1436
Phone Number:  510.790.2887  -  Fax Number:  510.713.6682
E-Mail Address:  atfremont@aol.com  -  Web Address:  None to date

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include meeting space, drop-in space, community announcement bulletin boards, housing referral boards, gay men's support group, gay men of color support group, women's support group, men's social group, lesbian social group, and HIV education and prevention services.

Hour of Operation:
Wed.-5:00pm-7:00pm/Thurs.-2:00pm-4:00pm/ Saturday-11:00am-1:00pm

Year Founded:  1995

The Gay and Lesbian Community
Center of Greater Long Beach
2017 E. 4th Street - Long Beach, CA. 90814-1001

Executive Director:  Dr. Martin McCombs

Mailing Address:  2017 E. 4th Street - Long Beach, CA. 90814-1001
Phone Number:  562.434.4455  -  Fax Number:  562.433.6428
E-Mail Address:  CENTER@MILLENIA.COM  -  Web Address:  http://www.centerlb.org

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  No

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include: support and rap groups, hate crimes hotline, legal and psychological and unemployment counseling, community activities programs, information and referral services, twelve step programs, and AIDS/HIV case management and client advocacy.  Publish a monthly newsletter - "Center Post"

Housed in building owned by ONE in Long Beach - consortium of 6 organizations, including the Center.

Hour of Operation:
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 10:00pm.

Year Founded:  1980

The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County
12832 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite A - Garden Grove, CA. 92843

Executive Director:  Douglas Weiss, MBA

Mailing Address:  12832 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite A - Garden Grove, CA. 92843
Phone Number:  714.534.0862  -  Fax Number:  714.534.5491
E-Mail Address:  CenterOC@millenia.com  -  Web Address:  http://www.centeroc.org

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include, Gay and Lesbian support groups; mental health services, special interest groups, youth services, information and referral, AIDS education and HIV support services and testing (HIV testing is done every other Saturday from 10:30am to 3:30pm - you must call first).  Publish A Bi-monthly newsletter - Center Connections

Hour of Operation:
9:00am to 9:00pm Monday through Friday - 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday
Closed Sunday

Year Founded:  1972

The Lesbian and Gay Men's
Community Center
3916 Normal Street - San Diego, CA. 92103

Executive Director:  Helen Baker, Board President

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 3357 - San Diego, CA. 92163
Phone Number:  619.692.2077  -  Fax Number:  619.260.3092
E-Mail Address:  None to date  -  Web Address:  None to date

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services provided include:  HIV Prevention, youth services, Antiviolence Project, Lesbian Health, Disabled Services, Coming Out Groups, LBGT Counseling, HIV Mental Health.  Publish a quarterly newsletter - "Center Piece"  This Cente is currently seeking an Executive Director

Hour of Operation:
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 10:00pm.

Year Founded:  1969

The Santa Cruz Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgendered Community Center
1328 Commerce Lane - Santa Cruz, CA. 95060

Executive Director:  Mark Krikava, Co-Chair

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 8280 - Santa Cruz, CA. 95060
Phone Number:  408.425.5422  -  Fax Number:  None to date
E-Mail Address:  xantippe@ghidora.planetx.org  -  Web Address:  None to date

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  No

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include:  Pride celebration, Lending library, Resource directory, Information & Referral, Events sponsorship, meeting space and drop-in space.  Publish a monthly newsletter - "Manifesto"

Hour of Operation:
Daily from Noon to 10:00pm.

Year Founded:  1980

The Wayne McCaughan Community Pride Center
1306A Higuera Street - San Luis Obispo, CA. 93401

Executive Director:  Laura Hutson, Board Member

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 3558 - San Luis Obispo, CA. 93403
Phone Number:  805.541.4252 -or- Home: 805.544.7634  -  Fax Number:  Same as direct number
E-Mail Address:  None to date  -  Web Address:  None to date

Member of the National Association of Lesbian & Gay Community Centers:  Yes

Programs & Services:
Major programs and services offered include education, outreach, referrals and a library.  Publish a Bi-monthly newsletter called GALA News & Reviews.

Hour of Operation:
Mon. - Fri. 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Extended hours for special events.

Year Founded:  1989




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