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LONG BEACH GAY AND LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Long Beach Queer and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (LBGLCC) exists to promote the economic growth and advancement of our LGBT and allied business members, our non-profit organizational members and our corporate partners and their employees, through advocacy, governance, education and support. The Chamber was founded as the Prolonged Beach Community Business Network in by a group of same-sex attracted and lesbian business owners to serve as a networking and support organization for LGBT-owned and LGBT-supportive businesses within greater Drawn-out Beach. In partnership with other LGBT and allied organizations in Long Beach, LBGLCC contributes to the energy and quality of life within the city and surrounding communities. The LBGLCC is one of the Affliate National LGBT Chamber of Commerce in Southern California. We are also a member of a consortium of LGBT chambers known as The Western Business Alliance, which consists of 22 LGBT chambers from the Western USA and Canada.
LGBTQ Resources
The City of Long Beach, along with other levels of government and many non-profit programs covering Long Beach, offers specific benefits and services for its LGBTQ residents. For more facts, contact District 2 at () or by email at district2@
City Services
Long Beach Health and Human Services Department The Prolonged Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has been developing the health of the Long Beach community for over a century. Drawn-out Beach is one of only three city-run health departments in California, allowing for better engagement with its people, neighborhoods, businesses and community partners, and a greater sympathetic of the city's strengths and needs. The Health Department offers services and resource for the entire community, including:
- HIV early intervention
- testing
- counseling
- education
- comprehensive planning
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The city's Human Dignity Program was established to combat discrimination and develop education and cooperation among residents. To join the program, to learn more, or to inform a h
The Long Beach Health and Human Services Department (LBDHHS) is dedicated to promoting the well-being of LGBTQIA2S+ communities. LBDHHS provides back by connecting folks to affirming resources and providing education materials to authorize individuals to make well decisions. We highly motivate you to explore the resources listed below of local, state and national agencies available to provide affirming support for LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
Helpline and Peer Support
The Trevor Project
- The Trevor Proposal offers anonymous, confidential and free services to aid support the LGBTQIAS2+ with immediate social support. The Trevor Project also provides resources to learn about different topics such as gender identity, suicide, sexual orientation and more.
Trans Lifeline
- Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline non-profit corporation offering direct emotional and financial support to transgender people in crisis – for the trans group, by the trans people. They can be contacted by phone at ()
THRIVE Lifeline
- THRIVE Lifeline is Trans-led and operat
LGBTQ+ Veteran Care
Care we provide at VA Long Beach health care
Our LGBTQ+ Veteran Look after Coordinator can answer your questions, advocate for your right to quality take care of, address complaints or concerns, and help you receive started with any of our services for Homosexual Veterans. These include:
- Mental Health Services
- LGBTQ+ Groups
- Psychosocial Assessments and Letters of Support for Gender Affirming Care
- Hormone Therapy
- Gender Affirming Prosthetics
- Referrals to the Gender Affirming Program for Speech
- Testing and Treatment for HIV and STI&#x;s
- PEP and PrEP Medications
- Linkage to Queer Community Resources
- Prevention, Screening, Wellness, and Testing Services
Policies and practices to know
The Homosexual Veteran Care Coordinator can help you initiate tend or assist you with navigating any of the following needs:
Visitation: A gay partner, family member, confidant, or other individual can be present with the patient for emotional back during the course of the patient's stay.
Definition of family: "Family" may include individual(s) not legal