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UCLA offers a wide range of resources and services to support its LGBTQ community, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Here’s a list of key resources available at UCLA:
1. LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
- Location: Student Activities Center
- Services: Provides a safe space for students, peer mentoring, mental health resources, educational workshops and social events.
- Special Initiatives: Lavender Graduation, which celebrates the achievements of graduating LGBTQ students and allies.
- Contact: [email protected]
2. Gender-Inclusive Housing
- Description: UCLA Housing offers gender-inclusive options, allowing students to live with others regardless of gender identity or expression.
- Eligibility: Available for new and returning students.
- Purpose: Provides a supportive and affirming living environment for LGBTQ students.
3. Student Organizations
- Queer Alliance: An umbrella organization that supports various LGBTQ student groups on campus.
- OutWrite: OutWrite Newsmagazine is the official queer newsmagazine of the University of California, Los Angeles.
- TransUP: A community for transgender and non-binary students, offering support and social connections.
- Other LGBTQ Groups
4. Ashe Center Health Services
- Specialized Care: Offers healthcare services tailored to LGBTQ students, including hormone therapy, sexual health services and mental health counseling.
- Provider Expertise: Staffed by healthcare professionals knowledgeable in LGBTQ health issues.
- Commitment: Focuses on inclusive, affirming care that respects the unique needs of LGBTQ students.
5. Gender Studies Department
- Courses: Offers academic courses on queer theory, LGBTQ history, and intersectionality, providing students the opportunity to explore and understand LGBTQ issues.
- Program Goals: Enhances understanding of diverse identities and the social dynamics that affect the LGBTQ community.
6. Williams Institute at UCLA Law
- Focus: A leading research institute dedicated to sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.
- Resources: Provides access to research, events, and discussions on LGBTQ rights and advocacy.
- Student Opportunities: Connects students with experts and offers opportunities to engage in LGBTQ legal issues.
7. Educational Workshops and Trainings
- Offered By: LGBTQ Campus Resource Center and other campus partners.
- Purpose: Aims to promote understanding, allyship and inclusivity across the UCLA community.
- Topics: Include LGBTQ inclusivity, ally training and awareness of LGBTQ issues.
8. Lavender Graduation
- Event Description: An annual ceremony that celebrates the achievements of graduating LGBTQ students and allies.
- Significance: Recognizes the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ students and honors their perseverance and success.
9. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Support: Offers mental health services tailored to the needs of LGBTQ students, including counseling with professionals experienced in LGBTQ issues.
- Access: Services include individual therapy, group sessions, and crisis support.
10. Allyship and Advocacy Programs
- Programs: UCLA hosts various initiatives to educate students, faculty and staff about being allies to the LGBTQ community.
- Activities: Includes events, awareness campaigns and educational sessions aimed at fostering a more inclusive campus culture.
UCLA is committed to providing comprehensive support for its LGBTQ students through these resources and more. For additional information or specific inquiries, students are encouraged to visit the LGBTQ Campus Resource Center.
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