LGBTQIA+ General Resources
Community Resources in the City of Long Beach
Community Centers
The Center @ Long Beach
The Center engages, empowers and advocates to achieve a more equitable society and fosters an ever-improving quality of life for the LGBTQ community. Services provided include health services, mental health counseling, legal services, social services, education resources, and cultural programs. For more information visit the LGBTQ Center of Long Beach.
The Los Angeles LGBT Center
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.
LGBTQ Center Orange County
The LGBTQ Center OC’s mission is to advocate on behalf of the Orange County Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer/Questioning communities and provide services that ensure its well-being and positive identity.
Coming Out
Identity Resources / Education & Information
Be Yourself
A Resource Guide to Coming Out
Information on how to legally change your name and gender in California
Human Rights Campaign’s Coming Out as Supporter Guide
Trans Lifeline (Hotline)
Sexual Health
Please refer to the following STI Testing Resources in the City of Long Beach.
Bienestar
Contact: Maggie Babb
1468 Cherry AvenueLong Beach, CA 90813
Phone: (562) 628-9687
Mon – Fri 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
The Center (HIV Testing)
Contact: Ismael Morales
2017 E. 4th StreetLong Beach, CA 90814
Phone: (562) 434-4455
Mon – Fri 10:30 am – 8:30 p.m.
SAT 10:30 am – 3:30 pm.
Out of the Closet Thrift Store
3500 E. Pacific Coast HighwayLong Beach, CA 90804
Phone: (562) 494-0340
HIV Testing: Mon – Fri 10:00 am – 6:30 pm.
South Medical Clinic
1126 East South StreetLong Beach, CA 90805
Phone: (323) 732-0100
Free HIV/STD Testing: Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Sat 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm. The South Medical Clinic Van is also available for HIV/STD Testing.
Long Beach Health Center-ALPA Health
1043 Elm Ave #302Long Beach, CA 90813
Phone: (562) 432-7300
HIV/STD Testing: Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Kognito Training
Kognito is a series of six online, interactive, and research-proven training simulations are designed to educate our faculty, staff, and students about best practices in supporting students who struggle with psychological distress including depression and suicidal ideation, LGBTQ students who are struggling due to harassment or exclusion, and student veterans who are facing challenges in adjusting to college life. Each training takes 30-60 minutes to complete and is structured as a virtual practice environment where users learn by engaging in interactive role-play conversations with emotionally responsive student avatars. The suite is available at no-cost to all California community college faculty, staff, and students.