South Bay Youth Center

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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

🎨 The Ageless Artists Art Show & Fair 2026 brings LGBTQ+ older adult and youth artists into one room to share their work...
10/12/2026

🎨 The Ageless Artists Art Show & Fair 2026 brings LGBTQ+ older adult and youth artists into one room to share their work and their stories.

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 1:00 to 4:00 PM
📍 The Center Auditorium, 3909 Centre Street

Come see original work, meet the artists, and connect across generations.

Questions? Email [email protected].

+Families & Cafecito! 🌼Join us for a small Día de Mu***os gathering to honor our loved ones, celebrate our traditions, a...
10/06/2026

+Families & Cafecito! 🌼

Join us for a small Día de Mu***os gathering to honor our loved ones, celebrate our traditions, and connect with LGBTQ+ families in community. Enjoy cafecito, pan de mu**to, and time to connect and celebrate together. Se habla español! 🧡🌼

Event details:
Friday, November 6 from 4:30pm-6pm
📍 South Bay Youth Center — 1180 3rd Ave, Suite C1, Chula Vista

All LGBTQ+ families and loved ones are welcome! 🌈💜

For more information, contact [email protected].

NEW DATE! ☕️Our PACT Coffee Hour has been postponed and rescheduled for Thursday, October 22nd, from 5–6 PM at the Hillc...
09/30/2026

NEW DATE! ☕️

Our PACT Coffee Hour has been postponed and rescheduled for Thursday, October 22nd, from 5–6 PM at the Hillcrest Youth Center.

Join us for coffee, sweet treats, and a welcoming space to connect with other parents and caregivers of transgender and nonbinary family members. We hope to see you there! 🩷🥐

Event details:
Thursday, October 22nd from 5–6 PM
📍 Hillcrest Youth Center
514 Pennsylvania Ave, San Diego

For more information, please contact us at [email protected].

Guess the time? It’s coffee hour! ☕️💫Hello families! 🌈 Join us for a special PACT Coffee Hour for parents and caregivers...
09/21/2026

Guess the time? It’s coffee hour! ☕️💫

Hello families! 🌈 Join us for a special PACT Coffee Hour for parents and caregivers of transgender and nonbinary family members! Enjoy coffee and sweet treats while connecting with other families, sharing experiences, asking questions, and building community in a warm and welcoming space.

Event details:
Thursday, October 1 from 5–6 PM
📍 Hillcrest Youth Center
514 Pennsylvania Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Come as you are, everyone is welcome! 🫶🏽

Questions? Contact [email protected]

✨🎨 CREATE • LEARN • CONNECT! 🎨✨Join us on Thursday, September 10th for a creative and educational experience for ages 10...
09/01/2026

✨🎨 CREATE • LEARN • CONNECT! 🎨✨
Join us on Thursday, September 10th for a creative and educational experience for ages 10–24! 💕🫶
In collaboration with Teen Clinic and South Bay Youth Center, we’ll be talking about how to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 🩷🧠 while getting creative and learning how to make metal embossed art! 🔨✨🎨
Come hang out, learn something new, express yourself, and make some cool art! 😍
📅 Thursday, September 10th
👥 Ages 10–24
📍1180 Third Ave , Chula Vista, CA 91911
🎨 Metal Embossing Art
🧠 STI Prevention & Education
🤝 In collaboration with Teen Clinic & South Bay Youth Center
Don’t miss out! 💫 Bring your creativity and your questions—we’ll bring the good vibes! 💕🎨

🌈 August is here! ✏️✨Check out our August calendar to see all the programs, support groups, activities, and drop-in oppo...
08/04/2026

🌈 August is here! ✏️✨

Check out our August calendar to see all the programs, support groups, activities, and drop-in opportunities happening at Hillcrest Youth Center (HYC) and South Bay Youth Center (SBYC) throughout the month!

Whether you’re looking for a creative activity, a support group, family resources, or simply a welcoming space to hang out and connect with community, there’s something for everyone. 🚸💚💛

Don’t forget to use the calendar key on the 2nd slide to see where each event is happening!

💛 🚌Yellow events take place at SBYC
💚 📗Green events take place at HYC

Exclusive events for you and your family:

Pride For Parenthood, Tuesday, Aug. 25th
📌 The Center Auditorium from 5pm–7pm

HYC Hillcrest Youth Center (HYC)

* Gender Identity Group for ages 14–17 — Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM
* Art & Connect for ages 10–13 — Tuesdays, 4:30–5:30 PM
* Family Services Drop-In — Thursdays, 2–6 PM
* PACT Support Group — 1st Thursday of the month, 5–6 PM
* Free HIV Testing Day — 3rd Friday of the month, 3–4 PM | Ages 18–24
* Stories & Sweets — 4th Wednesday of the month, 5–6 PM | Ages 13–24
* Crafty Hour — Fridays, 4–5 PM | Ages 18–24
* School Supply Drive — Thursdays, Aug. 20 & 27 | 3–6 PM
* Tour Days — Thursdays, 12–7 PM | Appointment required

SBYC South Bay Youth Center (sbyc) 🌈

* Community Days — Mondays during open center hours, 3–7 PM
* Project Trans Drop-In — 1st Tuesday of the month, 3–6 PM
* Free HIV Testing Day — 1st Thursday of the month, 4–6:30 PM | Ages 18–24
* Family Services Drop-In — Fridays, 2–6 PM
* Mi Familia (Grupo de Apoyo) — 4th Monday of the month, 6–7:30 PM
* School Supply Drive — Fridays, Aug. 21 & 28 | 3–6 PM
* Tour Days — Thursdays, 12–7 PM | Appointment required

💫 Plus, both centers offer age-specific open center hours throughout the week! Check the calendar for the age groups served each day.

📅 Want to stay up to date? Subscribe to our Google Calendar through the Linktree in our bio so you never miss a program or event!

Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected] 💌

📚✨ Back-to-School School Supply Drive is here! 🎒Getting ready for the new school year? We’ve got you covered! 🌈Family Se...
07/29/2026

📚✨ Back-to-School School Supply Drive is here! 🎒

Getting ready for the new school year? We’ve got you covered! 🌈

Family Services is providing free school supply kits for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults. Each kit includes essential back-to-school supplies to help you start the school year with confidence. Supplies are available while they last!

Thursdays: August 20 & 27 from 3:00–6:00 PM
Hillcrest Youth Center (HYC), 514 Pennsylvania Ave., San Diego

Fridays: August 21 & 28 from 3:00–6:00 PM
South Bay Youth Center (SBYC), 1180 3rd Ave., Suite C1, Chula Vista

Visit our link https://forms.gle/rFma2RLeHhsXQybt8 to sign up!

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults who could benefit. We can’t wait to see you! 💙🌈

07/20/2026

Exciting news! Our CEO, Cara Dessert (she/her), has been nominated for San Diego Magazine’s Celebrating Women 2026 Awards as a Pioneer in the Nonprofit Sector.

Cara's leadership, advocacy, and commitment to building a stronger, more equitable community have made a lasting impact across San Diego. Now, she’s advanced to the public voting round, and we’d love your support!

✅ Vote for Cara here: https://cw.sdmag.com/
📅 Voting closes July 26

Thank you for helping us celebrate a remarkable leader and champion for our community.

Pride Month continues! 🌈Check out our Jule calendar to see all the events and groups happening at our Hillcrest Youth Ce...
07/01/2026

Pride Month continues! 🌈

Check out our Jule 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.

Purple events take place at SBYC
Green events take place at HYC

Hillcrest Youth Center (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)

South Bay Youth Center (sbyc) 🌈

* 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

Remember that the Children’s Garden is back this year on Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th from 11am-4pm, we will have fun activities for kids and families. We hope to see you this Pride Month 💫

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

📣 Updated flyer! We’ve added a QR code to make registration even easier. Scan the code or register using the link below ...
06/25/2026

📣 Updated flyer! We’ve added a QR code to make registration even easier. Scan the code or register using the link below to reserve your spot for Pride for Parenthood!

🔗 https://bit.ly/pride-parenthood

🌈 Thinking about growing your family? Join us for Pride for Parenthood, an evening dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families on their family-building journey.

Event details:

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 5–7PM
📍 The Center Auditorium
3909 Centre St., San Diego

✨ Whether you’re exploring your options, planning for the future, or growing your family, this event is for you.

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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