LGBTQ+

The LGBTQ community unfortunately faces many challenges, including discrimination, bullying, lack of support, and high levels of daily and chronic stress. This can potentially lead to an increased risk for substance use disorders.

To spread awareness to the community and their loved ones/allies, we recently published an educational guide on Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in the LGBTQ+ community. Please take a look:

https://www.bicyclehealth.com/blog/substance-use-disorder-lgbtq-community

• North County LGBTQ Resource Center
  • Supports, builds, educates, and improves the relationships of the LGBT community and allies. Services include youth shelter, case management, substance abuse treatment, assistance with name and gender marker changes, support groups, mental health intakes and referrals. 
  • 3220 Mission Ave Suite #2, Oceanside, CA 92058
  • 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Mon. – Fri.
  • (760) 994-1690
  • https://www.ncresourcecenter.org/
• San Diego LGBT Community Center
  • Offers referrals and resources for the LGBTQ+ community. Emergency services including HIV testing, food assistance, emergency housing for transition age youth, behavioral health services, and case management. 
  • 3909 Centre Street, San Diego, CA 92103
  • Emergency help desk: 
    • (619) 800-4252 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mon. – Fri.) 
    • (619) 800-4216 (4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Mon. – Fri, & Saturday) 
  • General: (619) 692-2077
  • https://thecentersd.org/
  • Main line and physical locations closed due to COVID-19