LGBTQ+ Resources
LGBTQ+ Resources
On and Off Campus
SAC recently hired Beck Miller as part-time support for our LGBTQ+ students! Beck is currently working in VL-205 in Outreach, and works Tuesdays 8am-5pm, Wednesdays 12pm-5pm, and Fridays 7am-12:30pm, and is available to see students.
The LGBTQ+ Center of Orange County is located right in Santa Ana at 1605 N Spurgeon St and provides services to more than 14,000 individuals annually across a broad spectrum of culture, ethnicity, age, and economic background. Programming is especially designed for gay men, lesbians, youth, the transgender community, the Spanish-speaking LGBTQ community, the bisexual community, and LGBTQ families.
The LGBTQ+ Center OC offers many free or low-cost services including immigration support, group and individual therapy, and transition support.
Resources from the CCC LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee
Resources for Legal Aid and Documentation Updates: For those seeking to update their legal documentation to reflect their gender identity, please visit the following resources:
Transgender Law Center
Offers comprehensive guidance on legal name and gender marker changes.
National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
Provides step-by-step resources for updating federal and state documents.
LGBTQ Caucus Webpage: LGBTQ+ Resources
Visit the LGBTQ Caucus’s “LGBTQ+ Resources” webpage to access information on LGBTQ+ discrimination rights, TGI health care, veterans resources, supporting LGBTQ+ students, pride centers, and more “Know Your Rights” information and resources. Disclaimer: This webpae is not legal advice. The law may change rapidly, but this webpage cannot be updated frequently, so the information and links on this webpage may have changed since the date of publication. Resources Webpage.
New LGBTQ+ Studies Courses
SOC 286 - Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies
The Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies offers an intersectional examination of issues related to the gay, lesbian,bisexual, transgender, and queer experience. Taught from the sociological perspective, this course includeshistorical and contemporary analyses of the LGBTQ+ community and their relationship to social institutions,and institutional power. The Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies also surveys political, legal, and cultural valuesand actions with a focus on social justice. Field trips may be required.
HIST 129 - LGBTQ+ History in the U.S.
This course explores LGBTQ+ history in the United States from the colonial era to the recent past. Historicaldevelopment of institutions, ideas, social transformations, cultural movements, liberation politics, and sexualand gender diversity in the U.S. will be studied. Students will work with scholarly texts and a variety ofprimary documents, honing historical analysis, critical thinking, and writing skills.
Canvas Digital Safe Space
SAC's Chosen Name
How do I set my Chosen Name?
You are able to set/update your Chosen Name by logging into your account in Self-Service:
STEP 1: Log into Self-Service with your district or student login
STEP 2: Click on “User Options" in the left menu
STEP 3: Click on “User Profile" in the drop down menu
STEP 4: Click on “Edit Personal Identity" below your current account info
STEP 5: Fill in your Chosen Name
STEP 6: Click Save
Change "Chosen Name" in Self-Service
SAC’s Gender Inclusive Restrooms:
- F 128-1
- J 113
- K 104-1
- JSC
- P 108-1 and 108-2
- R 104 and 106
- S 205-1
- V 105, 106, 112-1, 150-2, 206, 306, 401, 509
- VL 211-3
- X 103-2 and 103-3
- Z 102-4, 102-5, 103, 104
- Soccer Field 1 /2
- Health Science
CCC LGBTQ+ Summit
Stay tuned for information for next year's Summit in April!
This is a FREE event with limited capacity. Register early to secure your space!
The Trevor Project
If you are thinking about harming yourself — get crisis support available 24/7 with the Trevor Project - a 100% confidential and 100% free service. Text “START” to 678-678, call 1-866-488-7386 or chat online at www.thetrevorproject.org.
LGBTQIA+ Safe Zone Project Resource Guide
A Community Manual for Local & National Queer Resources from El Camino College "This guide is dedicated to providing you with information on free and low-cost resources on a range of Lesbian, Gay, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) services... This manual will serve as a starting point in understanding and addressing the needs of the queer student population and allies who may be unsure of where to begin their search for access to tailored resources."