Updated January 1998
Bay Area Bisexual Network
415-703-7977
Workshops, social events, discussions, speaker's bureau. Bisexual Resources
Line provides information and referral.
Bay Area Reporter
415-861-5019
Weekly newspaper serving the Bay Area gay and lesbian community.
Boadecia's Books
398 Colusa Ave. Kensington 94707
510-559-9184
Sells new books by and for women. Iesbians, and gay men. Author readings
women's crafts, and music.
East Bay Business and Professional Alliance
PO Box 20980 Oakland 94620
510-287-2571
Supports local gay, lesbian, and bisexual business owners and professionals.
East Bay Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
510-562-7692
Self-help organization for families with gay, lesbian, or bisexual
persons.
ETVC
415-564-3246
Education, outreach, and social events for the transsexual community.
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
1360 Mission St. Suite 200 San Francisco 94103
415-861-2244; defamation reporting hotline: 415-861-4588
Encourages media to employ fair and balanced representation of lesbian,
gay, and bisexual people. Defamation reporting hotline.
Gay and Lesbian Historical Society of Northern California
973 Market St. Suite 400 San Francisco 94103
415-777-5455
Archives, serials, photographs, film, video, oral history.
Gay and Lesbian Sierrans
c/o Sierra Club 2530 San Pablo Ave. Suite I, Berkeley 94702
415-281-5666 informational recording
Trips and programs for gays, lesbians, and friends.
Gay/Lesbian Legal Referral Service
415-621-3900
Referrals to lesbian/gay-sensitive attorneys.
Lavender Pages
415-864-4446 or 800-440-4446
Business and professional directory by and for the Bay Area lesbian,
gay, and bisexual community.
Mama Bear's
6536 Telegraph Ave. Oakland 94609
510-428-9684
Sells new and used books on women's spirituality, women's self-help,
lesbian
mysteries, science fiction, etc. Author readings, music performances,
coffee shop.
National Center for Lesbian Rights
870 Market St. Suite 570 San Francisco 94102
415-392-6257
Legal advice and counseling.
Pacific Center for Human Growth
2712 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley 94705
510-548-8283
Community information and referral. Peer support groups, low-cost counseling,
speakers, HIV support groups and services.
San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration
Committee
415-864-3733
Organizes annual Pride Parade, held the last Sunday in June.
San Francisco Bay Times
415-227-0800
Northern California's largest gay and lesbian newspaper, published
every other week.
Theatre Rhinoceros
2926 16th St. San Francisco 94103
415-861-5079
Theatrical works with a gay or lesbian theme; workshops.
For information on these plus 3500+ other local organizations, call
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