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The Whittier LGBTQ+ Center
7639 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA 90602
Drop-in hours: Monday to Friday,
9 AM to 2 PM
We provide supportive programming tailored to LGBTQ+ youth, ages 12-24. Services include mentorship, educational support, life skills workshops, and opportunities for social connection-all in a safe, welcoming environment.
Our Drop-In Center offers a welcoming and supportive space where individuals can access computers, relax, receive referrals, and connect with peers. Staff are available to assist with housing resources, employment support, and community engagement.
We offer trans-affirming support and advocacy, including assistance with name and gender marker changes, community workshops, support groups, and access to gender-affirming care referrals.
We offer access to licensed mental health professionals and peer-based programs that support emotional well-being. Services include individual counseling, group sessions, and wellness education focused on the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
Our Adult programs focus on holistic care for individuals 25+, offering support groups, life planning tools, housing navigation, and job readiness training-promoting wellness and indepence.
We provide confidential, affirming support for individuals navigating challenges related to subtance use. Services include peer-led discussion groups, harm reduction resources, and referrals to licensed providers when additional clinical care is needed. Our goal is to meet each person where they are-with compassion, respect, and culturally competent care.
Supervisor Janice Hahn represents the 4th supervisorial district of Los Angeles County which is home to more than two million people.
The district covers 411.05 square miles and stretches from Torrance and the Palos Verdes Peninsula through Long Beach and the Gateway Cities.
The 4th supervisorial district includes portions of 32 cities, 18 unincorporated communities and four neighborhoods in the city of Los Angeles.
Assemblymember Lisa Calderon was elected in November 2020 to represent the 56th Assembly District, which covers the South East portions of Los Angeles County and the San Gabriel Valley. During her time as an Assemblymember, Lisa has advocated to bring state resources to working families, foster youth, students experiencing homelessness, and the elderly. Lisa is a Commissioner on the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls to demand equity and equality for women and girls in California.
We celebrate the rich diversity of the LGBTQ+ community through cultural programming that honors identity, history, and heritage. From film screenings to heritage month events, we create space for expression and connection.
Join us for mixers, game nights, and meetups designed to foster community and build lasting friendships. Our events bring together LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in fun, welcoming environments.
We support whole-person wellness with offerings like mindfulness workshops, fitness groups, nutrition education, and stress management tools-centered on the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Our workshops offer tools for empowerment and growth. Topics range from finantial literacy and career development to health relationships, communication skills, and LGBTQ+ history.
We work hand-in-hand with schools, businesses, and organizations to promote awareness, inclusion, and access to resources for LGBTQ+ individuals across the Greater Whittier area.
We champion pocilicies and practices that promote equity and protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people. Our advocacy work includes civic engagement, policy education, and coalition building with local leaders.
All inquiries are confidential. We respect your privacy.