History of HYCSince opening in July 2000, The Hillcrest Youth Center has served more than 4,500 youth. The HYC is the only drop-in facility for LGBTQ youth in San Diego County. The Hillcrest Youth Center offers cyber/computer training, health education, basic financial education, diversity and cultural awareness workshops and seminars, youth leadership training, case management, HIV prevention education, life skills training workshops, discussion groups, counseling services, and social activities. This is an impressive list of programs and services and we are extremely proud of what we offer.
However, the heart of what The Hillcrest Youth Center offers is much larger than our excellent programs. The HYC is committed to providing safe space, adult leadership, and educational opportunities for high-risk youth to develop into responsible, productive and fully participating citizens.
The provision of a safe and educational environment allows at-risk youth to access the information and skills necessary for them to develop appropriate work, health and citizenship habits. The Hillcrest Youth Center operates to serve youth who are at highest risk for negative outcomes. The scientific data on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth continues to find that these youth are at a higher risk for suicide; drug and alcohol abuse; hate crimes; smoking; early high-school drop out; homelessness; sexual assault; HIV infection; depression and a variety of other negative health consequences. Youth come to the HYC from all over the county, including La Jolla, Rancho Bernardo, Sherman Heights, Pacific Beach, Mission Hills, Hillcrest, South Bay, Spring Valley, El Cajon, and Lakeside. Some of the youth we serve come from our most affluent homes, some are homeless, but most are low-income and underserved. Mission StatementThe mission of The San Diego LGBT Community Center shall be to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV communities by providing activities, programs, and services that
Guiding Principles
The principles that guide the actions of The Center Board, volunteers, and staff, as well as the design and implementation of all Center programs, shall be
Non-Discrimination PolicyIt is an explicit goal of all Center programs, including The Hillcrest Youth Center to be inclusive and representative of the diversity found in the San Diego community. Honoring, promoting and celebrating our community’s diversity is a central organizing principle for The Center, as well as a part of our mission statement. Every staff member, board member, and volunteer is committed to helping to create an environment where each individual can feel respected, welcomed, and understood. The Hillcrest Youth Center provides services without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic characteristics, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Organizational Background
The San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center, Inc., (d.b.a., The Center) is the nation's second oldest and third largest LGBT community center. Functioning as the LGBT community's leadership organization, The Center is led by a 20-member board of directors, employs over 40 paid staff and utilizes more than 400 community volunteers. Incorporated in 1973 as a community-based, non-profit, 501(c) (3) agency, The Center has more than thirty-three years of experience as a health and human services agency. In 2005, The Center provided direct services to more than 20,000 community members and through its events, activities and advocacy, touched the lives of thousands more. The Center is a 501 (c) 3, federally registered, tax-exempt organization. All donations are deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Tax ID # 23-7332048. United Way Workplace Donation Form #64204. HYC Wish List 2007Incentives to support workshops and educational programming
Items to support creative arts programming
Supplies to support homeless LGBT youth
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