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The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity

Location

Bakersfield, California United States

Our downtown center location is open M- F for walk-ins, counseling services, support groups, affirming events, and activities. To view drop in hours, and planned evnets please see our monthly calendar on our website thecenterbak.org

Visit their website:
http://www.thecenterbak.org/

Contacts

  • Executive Director: Dani Muñoz

Phone Numbers

  • Main/Primary: 661-404-5209
    We are open M-F 8-5 at our Annex location for counseling and support services. 4801 Truxtun Ave, Ste 200, Bakersfield, CA, 93309

Operating Hours

Monday: Open 10-5pm, LGBTQ+ AA meeting 5:00-7:00pm
Tuesday: Open 10-5pm, Drop In Hrs 5:30- 7:30 pm
Wednesday: Open 10-5pm
Thursday: Open 10-5pm, Drop In Hrs 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Friday: Hours Vary
Saturday: Games and Fun 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Sunday: Mindfulness Meditation 12-1:30pm

The hours can fluctuate so please refer to our monthly calendar to find the most accurate times we are open.

Additional Information

Year Founded: 2011

Services/Programs Offered Here

Anti-Violence

  • Literature/Materials/Resources

Arts/Culture

  • Art Gallery/Display Space
  • Book Clubs
  • Community Meeting Space
  • Film Festivals/Screenings or Discussions
  • Organizing Local Pride Celebrations
  • Yoga/Meditation Classes

Community Outreach/Education

  • General Public
  • Law Enforcement
  • Physical or Mental Health Providers

Hotlines

  • General Information

Information/Education

  • Business and Professional Networks
  • Recreational Programs
  • Referrals to Local LGBT-Friendly Businesses

Legal

  • LGBT Friendly Legal Referrals

Mental Health

  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Peer Led Services and Groups
  • Professionally Facilitated Support Groups
  • Referral Services
  • Transgender Services & Groups
  • Twelve Step Programs

Older Adult

  • Discussion Groups
  • Education
  • Health and Wellness
  • Resource and Referral Information
  • Services: Older Adult - Mental Health
  • Social and Cultural Programs

Physical Health

  • LGBT Friendly Referrals
  • STD/HIV Outreach and Education

Youth

  • Community Outreach/Education
  • Drop-In Center
  • Gender Identity Services & Groups
  • Health & Wellness Education
  • Leadership Development & Life Skills
  • Parent/Caregiver
  • Recreational & Social Activities
  • Services: Youth - Mental Health
  • Support

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this Directory is subject to change. We recommend that you contact this Center before visiting to confirm operating hours, location, etc.

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