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LGBTQ+ Resources: Region 6 – Delta Sierra

Organizations and guidance for the support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ+) students, educators, and families in Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties.

Counseling Services
For local physical and mental health providers with experience in treating and supporting LGBTQ+ students.

AMADOR

Amador County Bullying and LGBTQ Youth External link opens in new window or tab.
Information and resources in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and queer (LGBTQ) people.

Tri County LGBT Alliance External link opens in new window or tab.
Provides programs, announcements and information about activities and support services for LGBTQ youth and adults.

CALAVERAS

Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Services External link opens in new window or tab.
Calaveras LQBTQ youth group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Tri County LGBT Alliance External link opens in new window or tab.
Provides programs, announcements and information about activities and support services for LGBTQ youth and adults.

SAN JOAQUIN

San Joaquin Pride Center External link opens in new window or tab.
Serves the diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and allies (LGBTQQIA) community in San Joaquin County and the surrounding areas by creating a safe and welcoming space, by providing resources that enrich body, mind and spirit, and through education programs.

San Joaquin County Public Health Services External link opens in new window or tab.
The San Joaquin County Public Health Services provides HIV testing and an STD clinic.

Stockton Transgender Alliance External link opens in new window or tab.
Their purpose is to support transgender people and to educate the public about the issues that impact the transgender community of the Central Valley and Northern California.

STANISLAUS

Central Valley Pride Center External link opens in new window or tab.
Purpose is to act as a catalyst for building and celebrating the strength, dignity, self-determination and equality for the LGBT community in Modesto and the surrounding area through programs and education.

Stanislaus County LGBTQ Collaborative External link opens in new window or tab.
An association dedicated to education, advocacy and training for inclusion of the community at large.

TUOLUMNE

Tri County LGBT Alliance External link opens in new window or tab.
Provides programs, announcements and information about activities and support services for LGBTQ youth and adults.

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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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