South Bay Youth Center

South Bay Youth Center Please email us at [email protected] to set up an intake session or to receive more information about our current programs.

The San Diego LGBT Community Center's South Bay Youth Center provides a safe and affirming community space and recreational programs for LGBTQ youth, their families and support systems. We offer services in both English and Spanish. Please contact The Center emergency help desk Monday – Friday 9am to 9pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm. (619) 800-4252 9am to 4pm
(619) 800-4216 4pm to 9pm

You’re invited to Pride for Parenthood ✨🌈Dreaming of growing your family? Join us for an evening of connection, educatio...
06/23/2026

You’re invited to Pride for Parenthood ✨🌈

Dreaming of growing your family? Join us for an evening of connection, education, and community at Pride for Parenthood, a free event designed for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families exploring their path to parenthood.

Learn from fertility specialists, family law attorneys, and financial coordinators with LGBTQ+ family-building expertise. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or actively planning your next steps, this event will provide valuable information, resources, and support in an affirming space.

Event Details:
August 25, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 The Center Auditorium
3909 Centre St., San Diego

💜 Presented by Family Services at The Center in collaboration with HRC Fertility.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or (619) 255-5825.

Be proud and loud with family to the Children’s Garden at the San Diego Pride Festival! 🌼🌈Join us for a fun, engaging, a...
06/19/2026

Be proud and loud with family to the Children’s Garden at the San Diego Pride Festival! 🌼🌈

Join us for a fun, engaging, and welcoming space filled with entertainment, activities, and community for children 13 and under and their families.

📅 July 18–19, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Balboa Park, Marston Point

Enjoy crafts, games, performances, and family-friendly fun while celebrating Pride together. We can’t wait to see you there!

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (619) 255-5825

📌South Bay Youth Center and Hillcrest Youth Center will be closed this Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.We...
06/19/2026

📌South Bay Youth Center and Hillcrest Youth Center will be closed this Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.

We will be open again next Monday, June 22nd for our Community Days. We hope to see you then!

Happy Pride Month! 🌈✨Check out our June calendar to see all the events and groups happening at our Hillcrest Youth Cente...
06/04/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈✨

Check out our June calendar to see all the events and groups happening at our Hillcrest Youth Center (HYC) and South Bay Youth Center (SBYC) throughout the month! Don’t forget, you can subscribe to our Google Calendar through the Linktree in our bio so you never miss an event.

Use the key on the 2nd slide to see where each group is happening.

💚Green events take place at SBYC
🩷Pink events take place at HYC



* Gender Identity Groups for ages 10–13 (Tuesdays) and 14–17 (Wednesdays) from 5:30–6:30 PM
* Art & Connect for ages 10–13 on Tuesdays from 4:30–5:30 PM
* Age-specific days during open center hours (3–7 PM) for 10–13, 14–17, and 18–24
* PACT Support Group on the 1st Thursday of the month from 5–6 PM
* Family Services Drop-In every Thursday from 2–6 PM
* Project Trans Drop-In every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3–6 PM
* Free HIV Testing Day on the 3rd Friday of the month from 3–4 PM (ages 18–24)
* Stories & Sweets on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 5–6 PM (ages 13–24)



* Age-specific days during open center hours (3–7 PM) for 10–13, 14–18, and 18–24
* Crisis Services Drop-In every Monday from 3–6 PM
* Project Trans Drop-In on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 3–6 PM
* Free HIV Testing Day on the 1st Thursday of the month from 4–6:30 PM (ages 18–24)
* Family Services Drop-In every Friday from 2–6 PM
* Mi Familia (Grupo de Apoyo) on the 4th Monday of the month from 6–7:30 PM

We hope to see you this Pride Month 💫

For questions, email [email protected] or [email protected]

Happy May 🌱✨Check out our May calendar to see all of the events and groups happening at our Hillcrest Youth Center (HYC)...
05/05/2026

Happy May 🌱✨

Check out our May calendar to see all of the events and groups happening at our Hillcrest Youth Center (HYC) and South Bay Youth Center (SBYC) throughout the month! Don’t forget, you can subscribe to our Google Calendar through the Linktree in our bio so you never miss an event!

Use the key on the 2nd slide to see where each group is happening.

💚 Green events take place at SBYC
🤎 Brown events take place at HYC



* Gender Identity Groups for ages 10–13 (Tuesdays) and 14–17 (Wednesdays) from 5:30–6:30 PM
* Art & Connect for ages 10–13 on Tuesdays from 4:30–5:30 PM
* Age-specific days during open center hours (3–7 PM) for 10–13, 14–17, and 18–24
* PACT Support Group on the 1st Thursday of the month from 5–6 PM
* Family Services Drop-In every Thursday from 2–6 PM
* Project Trans Drop-In every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3–6 PM
* Free HIV Testing Day on the 3rd Friday of the month from 3–4 PM (ages 18–24)
* Stories & Sweets on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 5–6 PM (ages 13–24)



* Age-specific days during open center hours (3–7 PM) for 10–13, 14–18, and 18–24
* Crisis Services Drop-In every Monday from 3–6 PM
* Project Trans Drop-In on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 3–6 PM
* Free HIV Testing Day on the 1st Thursday of the month from 4–6:30 PM (ages 18–24)
* Family Services Drop-In every Friday from 2–6 PM
* Mi Familia (Grupo de Apoyo) on the 4th Monday of the month from 6–7:30 PM

We hope to see you throughout the month 💫

For questions, email [email protected] or [email protected]

📚✏️ School Supply Drive is coming soon and we need your help!We’re now accepting donations to help support youth in our ...
04/23/2026

📚✏️ School Supply Drive is coming soon and we need your help!

We’re now accepting donations to help support youth in our community as they head into the new school year 💙 Every contribution makes a difference in helping students feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn!

🧡 Most needed items: backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, folders, and hygiene items

📍 Drop-off locations:

Hillcrest Youth Center (San Diego)
South Bay Youth Center (Chula Vista)

🗓 Monday–Friday | ⏰ 3PM–7PM
📅 Donations accepted through August 31, 2026

Let’s come together to show up for our youth, your support truly matters 🌈✨

Address

1180 3rd Avenue, Suite C1
Chula Vista, CA
91911

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 7pm
Tuesday 3pm - 7pm
Wednesday 3pm - 7pm
Thursday 3pm - 7pm
Friday 3pm - 7pm

Telephone

+16198003203

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