Community Resources

Find support below with hotlines, local programs, services and affordable housing resources. The resources on this page are updated on a regular basis.

Resources to call, text or click& for support

• Trevor Project (866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678, online chat option also available) - LGBTQ youth suicide prevention and support resources
• Trans Lifeline (877-565-8860) - trans peer support hotline
• LGBT National Youth Talkline (800-246-7743) - free and confidential peer support for LGBTQ and questioning folks ages 25 and younger
• LGBT National Hotline (888-843-4564) - free and confidential for all ages
• Crisis Text Line (text COURAGE to 741-741) - chat with a trained counselor 24/7
• Contra Costa County Health Services LGBT Counseling and Service Intake Hotline (925-692-2056) - call to be connected to local resources

Centers to visit

• Rainbow Community Center - Pride Center located in Concord
• Pacific Center for Human Growth - LGBTQ+ center located in Berkeley
• Planned Parenthood - provides medical services and sexual education, with or without insurance

Additional resources

• EastBayPride.com - LGTBQQI2S information and resources for the East Bay and SF Bay Area
• It Gets Better Project - resources you can search based on identity, category, location, etc.
• GLBT Near Me - a national database of LGBTQ resources you can search based on zip code

Housing resources

Find local housing and shelter resources.