Oakland LGBTQ Community Center

Welcome to the Oakland LGBTQ+ Community Center

Providing safe, inclusive spaces for wellness, connection, support, and empowerment.

Hours Operation

Welcome! Here’s

When We’re Open

Our regular hours are Monday–Friday, 12:00–6:00 PM (later for select groups). We are open some Saturdays for group activities and medical services, and closed Sundays except for special events.

Crisis Hotline

We Listen

You Matter

Our crisis hotline directory provides access to resources and confidential help during times of distress. This directory is available to guide, support, and connect you to care when you need it most.

Support Hotline

Oakland Pride

Pride Celebration

Celebrate the diversity and joy of Oakland’s LGBTQ community at the annual Pride Parade and Festival. Join us in 2026 — learn more at www.oaklandprideofficial.org

Oakland Pride

COMING

IN 2026

New 3rd Place

We look forward to welcoming our diverse LGBTQ+ community and allies into a new and unique, alcohol-free, cafe-styled social environment, that will also house our lending library in Oakland's vibrant Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District.

To support this project and to learn more, please click the donate button below.

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Celebrating Pride, Power, and People

Experience the District

Oakland Gayborhood Walking Tour explores the Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District around Lake Merritt, highlighting queer history, community spaces, local businesses, and public art in a relaxed, walkable neighborhood experience.

District Website

SERVICES

Youth Services

Trans Support

Sexual Health
& Wellness Support

Food Pantry

Senior Services

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STRONGER TOGETHER

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Join Us in Making a Difference

Your support makes a meaningful difference in someone’s life. Every skill, every contribution, and every moment you give is valued—there’s a place for you here to make an impact.

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Every Contribution

Supports Our Mission

Your support means everything. Help sustain Oakland’s first all-ages, inclusive LGBTQ+ 501(c)(3) community service center by donating today. Tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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News & Highlights

Celebrating our journey as Oakland’s first all inclusive LGBTQ+ center. We’ve proudly provided programs, and resources that uplift our community. From hosting vibrant Pride celebrations and events to launching innovative and impactful initiatives, we continue to create safe, inclusive spaces where everyone is welcome and supported.