Supporting Our
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Local Community
The mission of the San Joaquin Pride Center is to serve the diverse LGBTQ+ communities in San Joaquin County and the surrounding areas by creating a safe and welcoming space. We provide resources that enrich the body, mind and spirit, and educate the public in affirming ways, nurture and show respect for all people within the LGBTQ+ community.
Founded in June 2011 and opened in October 2011, the San Joaquin Pride Center strives to provide the community with LGBTQ+ resources and support in a friendly, welcoming, and accessible environment. We are located on Yosemite Street Village, inside the old 49er Pharmacy next to China Village on the 900 block of Yosemite Street between Acacia and Poplar. Friends Of Yosemite Street Village is an action based, grassroot committee that simply wants to see small efforts leading to big changes: to ensure this district is utilized to its fullest potential.
Community Programs
Youth Empowerment, Outreach, Awareness, and Advocacy
The Youth Empowerment Program has developed several components to empower our youth and assist them in finding resources and social opportunities to develop a support network to assist them in overcoming the challenges unique to their community and reducing health care disparities within the LGBTQ+ population. These include:
- Program outreach staff work with schools and students to develop gay/straight alliance resources within local schools and communities.
- Outreach and sensitivity training activities for educators, school administrators, school staff, family members, or anyone else who plays a part in the lives of our LGBTQ+ youth.
- Regular social events to accommodate networking, peer support, and bringing the community closer together to reduce the risk of youth isolation.
- Youth education programs to inform our youth on important topics and enhance their safety on several issues, ranging from safe behavior to STD/STI awareness
- Recidivism Prevention: Outreach and support of LGBTQ+ foster kids and at-risk youth.
- Provides anti-bullying presentations for youth
Mental Wellness Access
Mental Wellness Access provides the LGBTQ+ community with direct access to quality mental health care professionals that have experience in understanding the needs of the community. Counseling, peer groups and dependency/recovery support are vital programs to assist a demographic that historically has been disenfranchised which has led to disproportionate health disparities.SJPC supports over 2,500 LGBTQ+ youth in the San Joaquin County area and provides service to over 10,000 residents annually through its various programs.
What We’ve Been Up To
