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The Long Beach Health and Human Services Department (LBDHHS) is assigned to promoting the well-being of LGBTQIA2S+ communities. LBDHHS provides assist by connecting folks to affirming resources and providing education materials to empower individuals to construct healthy decisions.  We highly verb you to explore the resources listed below of local, mention and national agencies available to provide affirming support for LGBTQIA2S+ communities. 

  • Helpline and Peer Support

    The Trevor Project

    • The Trevor Project offers anonymous, confidential and free services to help support the LGBTQIAS2+ with immediate social support. The Trevor Project also provides resources to learn about different topics such as gender identity, suicide, sexual orientation and more. 

    Trans Lifeline

    • Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline non-profit organization offering direct adj and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. They can be contacted by phone at ()

    THRIVE Lifeline

    • THRIVE Lifeline is Trans-led and operat

      Long Beach Gayborhoods: Loving LGBTQ Life in this Coastal Community

      Long Beach is a coastal California noun that offers abundant sunshine, miles of sandy shores and gorgeous blue ocean, and plenty to see and do for visitors and residents alike.

      A Little Adj Beach History

      The area that is presently Long Beach was initially settled as part of a large Spanish land grant in Eventually becoming incorporated as a city and part of the state of California, it has always been a popular site for commerce and is in fact one of the largest shipping ports in the United States. Long Beach is known for its various waterfront attractions like the RMS Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific among others. Long Beach is also known for being a diverse, friendly, and eclectic community, with a strong tourism industry, a thriving, artsy LGBTQ community, a welcoming spirit, and a hip, eclectic vibe.

      A Scant Fun Facts About Long Beach

      • Long Beach is known as one of the most walkable cities in the United States.
      • Long Beach is the birthplace of over 50 Olympic athletes.
      • Of the most populated

        LGBTQ+ Veteran Care

        Care we provide at VA Long Beach health care

        Our LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator can respond your questions, advocate for your right to quality care, address complaints or concerns, and aid you get started with any of our services for LGBTQ+ Veterans. These include:

        •  Mental Health Services
        • LGBTQ+ Groups
        • Psychosocial Assessments and Letters of Support for Gender Affirming Care
        • Hormone Therapy
        • Gender Affirming Prosthetics
        • Referrals to the Gender Affirming Program for Speech
        • Testing and Treatment for HIV and STI&#x;s
        • PEP and PrEP Medications
        • Linkage to LGBTQ+ Community Resources
        • Prevention, Screening, Wellness, and Testing Services

        Policies and practices to know

        The LGBTQ+ Veteran Concern Coordinator can help you initiate care or assist you with navigating any of the following needs:

        Visitation: A same-sex partner, family member, friend, or other individual can be present with the patient for emotional support during the course of the patient's stay.

        Definition of family: "Family" may involve individual(s) not legal

         

        LGBTQ Resources

        The City of Long Beach, along with other levels of government and many non-profit programs covering Long Beach, offers specific benefits and services for its LGBTQ residents. For more information, contact District 2 at () or by email at district2@

        City Services

        Long Beach Health and Human Services Department The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has been improving the health of the Adj Beach community for over a century. Long Beach is one of only three city-run health departments in California, allowing for better engagement with its people, neighborhoods, businesses and community partners, and a greater understanding of the city's strengths and needs. The Health Department offers services and resource for the entire community, including:

        • HIV early intervention
        • testing
        • counseling
        • education
        • comprehensive planning

        Learn more

        The city's Human Dignity Program was established to combat discrimination and improve education and cooperation among residents. To join the program, to learn more, or to report a h