Los Angeles LGBT Center Resources

 

The Trans Wellness Center (TWC) provides comprehensive resources and services for transgender and non-binary people under one roof. The 3,000-square-foot center is the first-of-its-kind in the United States, with six local organizations joining forces to create this new home for wellness. The TWC was conceived and created by community leaders and allies, honoring their lifelong dedication to raise awareness about the needs and the contributions of the transgender community

Funded through a $1 million annual grant for three to five years from the L.A. County Department of Public Health, the development and opening of the TWC was 10 years in the making. As a result, the TWC was formed by the following six local community organizations: APAIT (Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team); Bienestar; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles; Friends Community Center; Translatin@ Coalition; and the Los Angeles LGBT Center, which is leading the management and operations support for the TWC. Below are just some of the amazing programming offered by the Trans Wellness Center.

Get important info on the updated status of Trans Wellness Center services

Intake Form to Request Services & Service Navigation listed below: https://community.lalgbtcenter.org/twc-registration/️

To keep up with Trans Wellness Center’s latest programming, follow their IG: @transwellnesscenter

Trans Wellness Center: 323-993-2900 / [email protected]

LOGISTICS:

  • Note our Hours: M-F, 10AM-2PM, 3PM-7PM Website: www.mytranswellness.org
  • Address: 3055 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 360, Los Angeles, Ca 90010
  • Getting here; The TWC is located one block (.2 mi) east of the Vermont/Wilshire Metro stop.
  • Parking; Free validated parking for clients is available in the guest garage, entrance off Westmoreland Ave. Retain white ticket to receive blue validation.

  • Trans Economic Empowerment Project: If you’re seeking economic and social support, the Los Angeles LGBT Center can help. Our Trans Economic Empowerment Project (TEEP) offers a wide range of services to help trans, gender diverse, and intersex (TGI) people reach economic stability. We offer job readiness and career development services, and we can connect you with inclusive employers for a fruitful and accepting career that allows you to show up as your authentic self. Additionally, we train organizations on how to be more gender inclusive and consult on procedures and forms for maximum inclusivity.

    Trans* Lounge and TEEP also collaborate to present TGI@Work, a monthly virtual group for folx to get help with employment navigation. The group meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30-9 PM PT via Zoom. To learn more about TGI@Work, visit the events calendar of the Trans* Lounge website.

    To schedule an appointment: email TEEP at [email protected] or call 323-860-5887

  • Sexual Health & Testing STI testing
    FREE walk-in STI/HIV testing is conducted inside the APAIT storefront, Monday-Friday, 10 AM – 4:30 PM PT. Incentives provided for TGI/Enby+ clients at the Trans Wellness Center.
  • Safer sex materials are always FREE and available in TWC lobby –  variety of internal and external condoms, lube, dental dams.
  • PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis): ask any TWC team member about PrEP! PrEP is one pill you take every day to stay HIV negative.
  • For more info on PrEP, call the Center’s PrEP Hotline at 323-993-8990
  • For info and linkage to PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis); call the LGBT Center Health Services main line: (323) 993-7500

  • Trans Health Clinic (THP) Primary Care – HRT – Gender Affirming Surgery Referrals To begin patient registration call: 323-993-2900  
    Have insurance? We accept the same insurance plans as the Los Angeles LGBT Center; We accept most insurances except Kaiser HMO. Call to find out if we accept your insurance: (323) 993-2900.
    Don’t have insurance? Call us to get help enrolling in insurance: (323) 993-2900.

    Primary Care Appointments: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm, 3pm-6pm. 

  • Primary Care
  • HRT (Hormones)
  • PrEP/PEP
  • Gender affirming surgery referrals
  • Mental Health
    Therapy: Monday-Friday, 10AM-6PM in-person or via Zoom. Up to 20 sessions available.
    Call TWC main line to register and make an appointment: 323-993-2900. We accept most insurances except Kaiser HMO.

  • Clothing Closet Want to donate to our clothing closet? Donations are accepted M-F, 11AM-5PM. For donations of substantial size, please call ahead to set-up an agreed upon time to drop off. TWC main line: 323-993-2900. We need the following items:
    • Chest Binders – New & gently used
    • New underwear (men’s and women’s)
    • New socks
    • Jeans – New & gently used (Men’s 29-38, Women’s 6-18)
    • Jackets – New & gently used
    • Belts
    • Deodorants & body wash

We do not accept:

    • soiled or torn clothes
    • Children’s sizes (too small)
    • Bedding/sheets/pillows
    • luggage
    • Electronics
    • Books
    • Cleaning products
    • Household/kitchen items

Other Donations Want to donate in another way to the Trans Wellness Center? Contact us here: [email protected] , or TWC main line: 323-993-2900

Opened in 2015 in Boyle Heights, Mi Centro’s mission is to reach and empower underserved Latine/ LGBTQIA+ populations. We provide communities in Boyle Heights and surrounding Southeast LA neighborhoods with services around their health, mental health, legal matters, and other social services in their own neighborhood. Mi Centro hosts a monthly farmer’s market (“Mi Mercadito”) that supplements local communities with fresh produce, resources from partnering organizations, basic medical screenings, and a clothing closet. In addition to general services and connection, Mi Centro brings you culturally sensitive and relevant events that celebrate the intersectionality of Latine culture.

Services Provided
Connection to: Legal Services: Mi Centro conducts/facilitates warm referrals from Center Departments and local community organizations to:
• Survivor Services (DV, Anti-Violence Program, among other services)
• Immigration Services
• Legal Clinics (By appointment; community members can consult a lawyer to address their concerns/questions, including immigration law, housing, etc.)
• “Know Your Rights” Workshops (Drop-In)
• Pro Se Asylum Clinic (by appointment)
• Pro Se Work Permit Clinic (by appt.)

Mental Health:
• Community members can connect to and be registered for mental health services with our Spanish speaking providers/clinicians.
• Services can be provided on-site and via telehealth. Clients can be provided with 16 -20 mental health sessions.

Food Supplement:
• On the 2nd Friday of the month, in collaboration with “Seeds of Hope” Mi Centro provides food supplements, fresh vegetables and fruits. In addition, basic healthy recipe demos are provided to the community members in attendance.

Health Services:
• On 2nd Friday of the month, 10 – 4 PM, in collaboration with “QueensCare” community members have access to basic health screenings (blood pressure, weight, glucose screening) from qualified nurse professionals.
• Navigation and Referral/Linkage to Primary Care, Mental Health, and other support services

Clothing Closet:
• Mi Centro has clothing on-site to distribute to community members as needed. Clothing is available during community center hours, weekly basis. Community members also have access to basic needs kits (toiletries, femme hygiene, dry goods, socks etc.)

HIV Testing:
• Event based testing is available at Mi Centro. Events such as the farmer’s market and other community events will coordinate to have this service available.

Educational Aides:
• Community Bookshelf donated by LA Public Library with LGBTQ+ selection of books for youth in English and Spanish.
• Community Desktops (3) for guests that need study time, general internet searches, etc.

MiCentro: 553 South Clarence Street, Boyle Heights 90033 /323.993.8944
IG: @micentro2https://www.instagram.com/micentro2/?hl=en 

 


Our location in South LA offers primary care, mental health, sexual health, trans health, and general services—plus support groups to bond in community. Services offered include…

  • Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
  • Gender-Affirming Surgery Referrals
  • Primary Care & Specialty Referrals
  • Gynecologic Care and Reproductive Health (Including Contraception) 
  • Mental Health Services
  • Behavioral Health Counseling (Individual and Group Therapy)
  • Sexual Health Testing, Treatment and Prevention (Including PrEP and PEP)
  • HIV Care
  • Advocacy, Outreach and Education
  • Medi-Cal/Insurance Enrollment Assistance

You can also register to receive updates regarding services offered and invitations for groups, activities and community engagement events by following this link: https://centersouth.lalgbtcenter.org/or calling 323-860-3799.
IG: @centersouth_

The Senior Services department of the Los Angeles LGBT Center has the distinct pleasure of serving the people who lived and fought for the hard-earned gains of the LGBTQ+ movement: our elders. Expanding the Center’s holistic model of care with a progressive vision for aging and community, our team provides our seniors with everything from affordable housing to healthcare, employment navigation and case management, legal services, and more than 100 programs and activities that offer a forum for some of the Center’s most joyous gatherings.

Older adults (50+) can register for our program or sign up for events and activities that require an RSVP through our portal, or by dropping into our Senior Center and receiving your ID Card to participate in our free or low-cost programs.

Los Angeles LGBT Center Youth Services

Whether you’re one of the thousands of LGBTQ+ young people experiencing homelessness in LA, you’re looking for an adult mentor, you’re not feeling safe at school, or you just want a fun and welcoming space to connect with others your age, your Center is here to help.

Los Angeles LGBT Center Policy & Advocacy

The Center is actively working to strengthen the global LGBTQ+ movement while we educate the public about LGBTQ+ issues, mobilize constituents, advance policy initiatives, and work with political leaders throughout the U.S. to promote equality and justice for all LGBTQ+ people.

As an organization founded and sustained by volunteers, the Los Angeles LGBT Center offers a wide range of meaningful opportunities to support its mission to build a world where LGBTQ people thrive as healthy, equal and complete members of society. Why should you volunteer at the Center?

  • To participate in fun and exciting events.
  • To meet other great people who support the Center’s mission
  • Because we depend on YOU! The Center wouldn’t exist without the support of its dedicated volunteers.

From client-focused opportunities, to supporting fundraising events, the Center offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities throughout the year. To learn more about the Center’s volunteer program, please register to attend our next Volunteer Information Session. You can register using the link on their website below.

 

For more information, please contact [email protected] or 323-993-8984.