Division of Equity and Engagement
LGBTQ+ Resources
Whether you’re looking for a safe space to connect with others, mental health support, gender-affirming care, or simply a community that understands, there are people and programs here for you.
We raise awareness of social misconceptions of sexuality and sex/gender and create a safe space that allows self-exploration for all LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.
CONTACTS:
Félix Vargas (they/he)
Coordinator of LGBTQ+ Programs and Services
Varselles Cummings (he/him)
Director, Cross Cultural and Gender Center
LOCATION:
Thomas Administration Building, Room 110A
M/S TA35
559.278.4435
ccgclgbtq@mail.fresnostate.edu
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:
- A Let's Talk Service: OUTspoken
Curious about therapy? Have questions about gender-affirming care services on campus? Or maybe you’re looking for support and resources? Drop in for a private and anonymous conversation with an LGBTQ+ affirming mental health professional. These sessions are in partnership with the Student Health and Counseling Center.
Wednesdays
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
TLC Pride Room (Thomas 109B) - Essential Needs Support Hours
If you're facing a challenge and don't know where to turn, an LGBTQ+ affirming Clinical Case Manager is here to assist with problem-solving, navigating resources, and determining your next steps.
Thursdays
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
TLC Pride Room (Thomas 109B) - Group Counseling: True Colors
A drop-in group to discuss LGBTQ+ identity and experience. These sessions are in partnership with the Student Health and Counseling Center.
Fridays
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
TLC Pride Room (Thomas 109B) - The Q Clothing Closet
The Q Clothing Closet exists to provide FREE clothing to trans, gender-expansive Fresno State students and community. The clothing closet is available during scheduled pop-up shops, as listed on our events calendar.
lindag@mail.fresnostate.edu
Dr. Gloria Negrete-Lopez (she/ella), Advisor
negretelopez@mail.fresnostate.edu
gbarnes@mail.fresnostate.edu
probertson@mail.fresnostate.edu
A collaborative organization focused on the health, healing and wellbeing of BlaQueer, Trans and gender expansive humans in California’s Central Valley. Visit the BlaQueer website for more information.
CONTACT:
Stanley Beltran-Johnson (he/him), Founder/Executive Director
sbjohnson@blaqueer.org
A place for all of our Native Community who are part of the LGBTQ+ Community and Allies. Visit the Fresno American Indian Health Project website for more information.
CONTACT:
Julianna Rios, Lead Navigator - Red Warrior Project
jrios@faihp.org
A safe, supportive and empowering home for the Latine LGBTQ+ Fresno community. Visit the Casita Feliz website for more information.
CONTACT:
Diana Feliz Oliva (she/ella), Executive Director
diana.oliva@casitafeliz.org
A trans-led, trans-serving community-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the California Central Valley. Visit the Trans-E-Motion website for more information.
CONTACT:
Arien Reed (he/él, they/elle), Chair of Trans-E-Motion (TEM)
transemotion@gmail.com
Provides resources, education, and support for families, friends, allies, and members of the LGBTQ+ community in the Central Valley. Visit the PFLAG Fresno website for more information.
CONTACT:
pflagfresno@gmail.com
LGBTQ+ organization based in Visalia. Provide supportive spaces within our communities for LGBTQ+ people to learn, grow, belong, and thrive. Visit The Source's website for more information.
CONTACT:
info@thesourcelgbt.org
A coalition of human rights activists and community advocates. Provides monthly LGBTQ+ meet-ups. Visit the Madera Coalition for Community Justice website for more information.
CONTACT:
info@maderaccj.org
Provides free mental health and medical resources, peer-led support groups, educational workshops, job opportunities, advocacy, and visibility to the Central Valley’s LGBTQIA2S+ Community. Visit the Central Valley Pride Center website for more information.
CONTACT:
Find more information on their contact page.
LGBTQ+ Center located in Modesto. Provides educational and mutual support to the LGBTQI+ community. Visit the MoPride website for more information.
CONTACT:
info@mopride.org
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte invests in communities by providing health care and education, and by expanding rights and access for all. Visit the Planned Parenthood website for more information.
CONTACT:
1.877.855.7526
Provides legal assistance with asylum, residency, naturalization, VAWA, and family-based
petitions for LGBTQ+ immigrants. Visit the Oasis Legal Services website for more information.
CONTACT:
centralvalley@oasislegalservices.org
The largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. Visit the Transgender Law Center website for more information.
CONTACT:
info@transgenderlawcenter.org
In California, LGBTQ+ people have equal civil rights, dignity, and worth. The Civil
Rights Department (CRD) is here to help. View the Facts Sheetfor more information.
TO FILE A COMPLAINT:
Visit the Civil Rights Department website or call the below numbers.
Toll Free: 800.884.1684
TTY: 800.700.2320