AIDS Legal Referral Panel: Info: (415) 291-5454 Also see AIDS Resource

AIDS/HIV NIGHTLINE - (415) 668-AIDS. LINEA NOCTURNA - (415)989-5212. See AIDS Resources.

Battered Gay & Bisexual Men & Transgenders: 24hr Hotline, in-person counseling, restraining orders, support groups. Call CUAV (415) 333-4357 (crisis) or (415) 777-5500 (non-emergency). Confidential.

Battered Lesbians 24-hr hot-line, support groups, individual counseling, restraining order clinic, community education. WOMAN Inc. (415) 864- 4722.

Battered Women's Alternatives: East Bay resource for lesbians experiencing emotional or physical abuse. Call: (510) 676-2845

Battered Women's Services of San Mateo offers a 24-hr hotline, individual counseling, support groups, legal assistance & shelter. Call (415) 342- 0850.

Berkeley Dispute Resolution Service, 1769 Alcatraz Ave. (510) 428-1811. Mediates all kinds of disputes. Disputants create own solutions with help from trained mediators. Experience with relationship, housing, neighbor conflicts. Donation requested.

Billy DeFrank Lesbian and Gay Community Center Northern California's largest lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community center. Classes, workshops, sports, support groups, addiction outreach, meeting space, volunteer resources and youth programs. Over 140 events monthly. Home to Sisterspirit Bookstore, Moonstruck Library and Archives and Lavender Liquids Espresso Bar. 175 Stockton Ave., San Jose, 95126. (408) 293-2429.

Bisexual Resource Line: voicemail line offers access to several organizations serving The San Francisco Bay Area bisexual community, as well as to the magazine Anything That Moves; Beyond the Myths of Bisexuality. Call: (415) 703- 7977

Buying...Selling...Relocating? Call us for a free referral to a knowledgeable, professional realtor anywhere...nationwide. Crossroads Real Estate Referral Network 1-800-4 GAY RELO (1-800-442-9735)

California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA): nonprofit offers legal info and education to artists. Info: (415) 775-7200

California Youth Crisis Line helps young people who have run away from home, & their parents with crisis intervention counseling, referrals to resource agencies & a neutral message center. For help call 800-843- 5200.

Catalyst Women's Advocates: Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention services to Butte and Glenn Counties. 24hr crisis line, safe house and supportive services. Crisis Line: (916) 895-8476, 1 (800) 895-8476. business office (916) 343-7711.

Community Boards of San Francisco, 863-6100. Free conflict resolution for any S.F. resident. Trained volunteers assist in resolving disputes from noise and parking harassment and landlord/tenant or domestic disputes.

Call CUAV (Community United Against Violence) to report harassment, hate violence, intimidation by neighbors or workmates. Counseling, advocacy, info & referrals offered. 24-hr hotline: (415) 333-4357.

Counseling Referral Line for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender concerns. Call (510) 939-8818. Sponsored by the Pacific Center of Contra Costa County.

Deaf Gay & Lesbian Center Informational Hotline: (415) 255-9944 TDD. News, Updates and Info on deaf lesbian & gay meetings and events, community news, etc. Voice callers use relay (800) 735-2922 if you do not have access to a TDD.

Diamond Street Youth Shelter provides shelter to homeless kids in San Francisco. 563 Central Ave. (between. Hayes & Grove) Bus lines 21 Hayes or 5 Fulton. Free. Info: (415) 567-1020.

Discriminated Against because of your sexual orientation? Contact San Francisco Human Rights Commission, Lesbian/Gay Liaison Unit. There are local laws to protect you. Info: (415) 252-2500.

Echo Housing a nonprofit housing agency in Alameda County, offers services to Alameda County residents including deposit & delinquent rent guarantees. In Northern Alameda County call the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) at (510) 836-4826. In Southern Alameda County call (RAP) at (510) 581-9380. Echo also offers a county wide homeseeking program call (510) 581-9380 for details.

El Dorado Women's Center, 3133 Gilmore Street, Placerville provides services for victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. 24 hour crisis line, shelter, legal advocacy. For information call (916) 626-1450. For crisis line call (916) 626-1131.

Eldercare Locator: Provides access to an extensive network of organizations serving older people at state and local community levels. Call: (800) 677-1116. Sponsored by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging.

Gay & Lesbian National Hotline, 332 Bleecker Street, Ste F-18, New York, NY 10014 1-888-843-4564. The GLNH provides peer counseling, information and referrals to gay, lesbian and bisexual people, as well as others concerned with gay-related issues. The services are without charge and totally anonymous. The hotline accepts calls weeknights from 6pm to 11pm, EDT. For more information access http://www.glnh.org on the World Wide Web.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Switchboard at Pacific Center. Call (510) 841-6224 for lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender general information & referral.

Help women with cancer. Volunteer at The Women's Cancer Resource Center. Call (510) 548-9286 for more information on volunteer opportunities.

The Indian AIDSLine operates from 8:30am to 5:00pm Pacific time. The Line provides Native specific information and referrals nationwide and in Canada. It is a program of the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center. (800) 283-2437.

Lavender LEAF (Lesbian Emergency Action Fund): Anonymous conduit of money for Dykes who have poverty or working class backgrounds and survival needs. Contributions: LEAF, P.O. box 20921, Oakland, CA 94620. Applications: (510) 869-2531.

Lesbian Adoptees: For information on available resources contact: Amy Jane Cheney (415) 647-1492.

LYRIC Youth Talkline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & questioning youth (23& under): Talk to other young people, about sexuality, coming out, family, events & whatever's on your mind. SF: (415) 863-3636. Bay Area: (800) 246-PRIDE. TDD: (415) 431-8812.

Marin County's gay, lesbian, and bisexual community center Peer support groups for all ages, parents, seniors, and youth. Information and referral, mental health resources, spiritual support, social activities. Spectrum Center for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns, (415) 457-1115.

National Native American AIDS Prevention Center: (800) 283-2437. See AIDS Resources for more info.

Neighbors Driving You Crazy? Community Board can help-CB is a free, fast & effective dispute resolution service for SF residents with problems: renter/owner disputes, noise, pets, money disputes, family or housemate problems, etc. Call (415) 863-6100 & get relief.

Outline: Free HIV information & support using Windows or Macintosh graphic interface at (415) 554-0431. Visit our Web site at http://www.out.org. For more info call (415) 554-0555 or info@out.org.

Parental Stress Service supports Alameda County families through difficult times with crisis intervention: hotline, parenting classes, counseling, child sexual abuse treatment, child respite care, parent support groups. (800) 829-3777 or (510) 893-5444.

Parenting & Family Referrals offered by the Alternative Family Project. Referrals, information & counseling services for lesbian, gay and/or bisexual members. Call (415) 566-5683.

Poison Control Central: 24 hr service. Over-the-phone help w/ poison emergencies. Call (800) 523-2222.

Project Inform HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Hotline: Provides info about HIV/AIDS treatment & opportunistic infections, referrals, clinical trials, etc. Hrs: Mon.-Sat. 10 am- 4 PM. (415) 558-9051 or (800) 822-7422.

Project Sentinel Palo Alto: public education, landlord/tenant counseling, investigation and legal referral to persons who believe they are victims of housing discrimination. (415) 468-7464. Se habla espan-ol.

Psychotherapy Referrals to Bay Area therapists who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender identified and/or sensitive. Offered by Pacific Center for Human Growth. Call (510) 548-2192.

Rape Crisis Center of Contra Costa & Marin: 24hr crisis line for sexual assault & abuse survivors. Call: (510) 236-7273, (510) 798-7273, (510) 439-7273 or (415) 924-2100.

Renters: Learn Your Rights! The Housing Committee offers counseling & special clinics on various housing issues, including evictions, leases, etc. Advocacy and legislative work; in-building organizing. For info/appt: (415) 749-3700.

Rosalie House (St. Vincent de Paul Riley Center): 24-hr crisis line for battered women: (415) 255-0165.

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation's Hotline, toll-free for Northern California, provides AIDS info and referrals in English, Spanish, and Filipino; Mon.-Fri. 9-9, Sat. Sun. 11-5. Call 1 (800) 367-2437 (TDD for hearing impaired: (415) 864-6606).

San Francisco Sex Information provides anonymous, no-judgmental information about human sexuality to people of all ages, genders, & sexual orientations. We conduct intensive training classes every spring and fall. (415) 989- 7374

San Francisco Women Against Rape: 24 hr. hotline, in-person counseling, support groups, advocacy, information and referral. Bilingual counseling available in Spanish, Japanese, Thai, Laotian, Korean. Rape Prevention programs available. (415) 647-7273.

San Mateo Battered Women's Services offers a 24-hr hotline, individual counseling, support groups, legal assistance & shelter. Call (415) 342- 0850.

Self-Help Line sponsored by the Mental Health Association of SF. Info & referrals to hundreds of self-help groups in the Bay Area. Call (415) 772-HELP.

Senior Information Line: For persons 60 yrs. or older. Referrals & services available to seniors in SF, sponsored by SF Commission on Aging. Gay sensitive. For info call (415) 626-1033.

Sentinel Fair Housing: nonprofit agency investigates housing discrimination complaints & provides comprehensive housing counseling to Northern Alameda County residents (referrals for out-of-area persons). If you think you have been discriminated against, call (510) 836-2687.

Services for battered women. St. Vincent De Paul Riley Center Community Office: See Incest & Battery.

SF Gender Information Nonprofit service maintains a database of providers and resources for transgendered people in the SF Bay Area/Northern California. SASE to SFGI, P.O. Box 423602, San Francisco, CA 94142

SF Rape Treatment Center: 24 hr hotline (415) 206-3222. Call for crisis intervention, medical treatment, in-person counseling and optional legal evidence collection for adult survivors of sexual assault. SFRTC is a multicultural organization supportive of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. All services are free and confidential.

SF Sex Information Switchboard: Our trained volunteers provide anonymous, non-judgmental answers to questions about all aspects of human sexuality to persons of all ages, genders, lifestyles, and sexual orientations. (415) 989-7374. Mon.-Fri., 3-9 PM.

SF Tenants Union: provides free walk in or telephone counseling for members, walk-in only counseling for nonmembers. Call (415) 282-6622 for info. 558 Capp St., SF.

SF Women Against Rape provides individual & group counseling for rape survivors; also does advocacy & educational work. Lesbian counselors available on request. (415) 647-RAPE (24 hr. hotline). 3543 18th St., SF 94110.

Spectrum, Center for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns provides support groups. Social activities, information and referral, education and advocacy, and community meeting space in Marin County. (415) 457-1115.

Suicide And Crisis Intervention Lines - (415) 781-0500. Trained volunteers answer calls from people needing emotional support. 24 hours/ 7 days. All calls strictly confidential - callers are free to remain anonymous.

Suicide Prevention Crisis Line: Immediate response to people in suicidal crisis. Professionally trained crisis counselors provide emotional support, education, and appropriate response to callers in crisis. Referrals, assistance to professional care. 24hr Crisis Line (916) 368-3111. bus. line (916) 368-3081.

The Support Network for Battered Women: 24 hr crisis line for battered women, including women who are battered by their female partners - (415) 940-7855. Also emergency and medium-term shelter, counseling, legal assistance. Anne (415) 940-7850.

UC Berkeley MBGLA (Multicultural Bisexual Lesbian Gay Alliance) maintains a gopher and a WWW server which includes info about bisexual, lesbian, gay and transgender subjects and links to many other queer info servers. Must have Internet access to use these services. To access gopher, gopher to uclink.berkeley, edu [port] 1901. To access web site. use this URL http://server.berkeley.edu/mblga/.

What's Up? A phone in community calendar for Sistahs (African American Lesbians). Listings of political, social, spiritual and intellectual events updated weekly. (510) 835-6126.

The Women's Center at UCSC serves both the campus and the community in providing information and referrals, meeting space for women's groups, lectures, films, advocacy for women's issues, and more. Very small, very effective. Call (408) 459-2072.

Women's Employment, Resources Corporation, 3362 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703, (510) 652-5484, Carole Brown Extensive job listings, employment and training resources, client skills bank, job referrals. Information and referral to a variety of social service resources including training opportunities, legal, child care, health, emergency food and housing.

YWCA of Sonoma County, Women's Emergency Shelter: Domestic violence program offers 24 hr hotline, Shelter program, support groups, paralegal assistance with TRO's, mediation & court accompaniment. (707) 546-7115. Hotline (707) 546-1234.