FREE COVID-19 TESTING
Beginning November 1, 2022, the Center will no longer offer on-site testing. Great news! There are still free testing sites available throughout Sacramento and surrounding areas. Please visit this website for free testing locations and times near you: https://myturn.ca.gov/testing.html
FREE COVID-19 VACCINES
Sacramento County offers weekly pop-up sites for Covid-19 vaccines. To find a pop-up vaccine clinic near you, check here: https://dhs.saccounty.gov/PUB/Pages/Vaccination-Clinic-Locations.aspx
You’ve tested positive for Covid-19 now what?
Several COVID-19 treatment options are available in the United States. If you become ill, a healthcare provider may decide you are eligible for COVID-19 treatment if you are at high risk of developing severe illness from COVID-19 and recently tested positive and have mild or moderate symptoms. Do not delay seeking treatment, as many Covid-19 treatment drugs must be used soon after your symptoms start.
Visit this site for up-to-date treatment resources: https://covid19.ca.gov/treatment/
Need help getting vaccinated?
Call 211 Sacramento at 916-529-4519 - Get connected with someone who can make a vaccination appointment for you – no computers needed! 211 Sacramento offers social service referrals in multiple languages, too.
Need a ride to get vaccinated?
Uber and Lyft - You can request free rides to get to a vaccine appointment. Check out the links below:
Get the Latest COVID-19 Public Health Updates
International, federal, state, and local officials are providing updates on coronavirus response daily. You can stay up to date on the latest science-based news and recommendations by using the following links.
- COVID-19 Community Resources: https://sacramento-county-covid-19-collaborative.mykajabi.com/resources
- Finding Credible Vaccine COVID-19 information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
- COVID-19 Food Resources: https://saccollab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Additional-Food-and-Meals-Resources.pdf
- Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html
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COVID-19 Message
For more than 40 years the Center has supported the health and wellness of the most marginalized. With the continuation of the pandemic and newly arising variants, we want to assure you that the health and safety of our clients, staff, and community are of paramount importance. We are closely monitoring the situation and following the advice of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) the State and County Departments of Public Health.
With the FDA-Approval of the Pfizer Vaccine and authorization for ages 5 and up, we’re encouraging everyone in the Sacramento community to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 Vaccination Manager Info and Resources:
If you would like to make an appointment please contact our COVID-19 Vaccination Manager, Hosna Mohabbat at:
Phone: (916)-442-0185 ext. 127
Email: Christi.gray@saccenter.org
Tired of carrying around a physical copy? Gain access to your digital vaccine record today!
- Gain access to your Digital COVID-19 Vaccination Record: https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
Vaccinations save lives, when you get vaccinated you’re less likely to:
Get COVID-19
Experience severe symptoms or hospitalization if you are infected
Spread illness to vulnerable loved ones and community members
The more vaccinated our community is, the safer we’ll all be, and the closer we will be to ending this pandemic.
The virus mainly spreads between people who are in close contact with one another (within 6 feet) when an infected person coughs or sneezes and respiratory droplets from that person land in the mouth or nose or are possibly inhaled into the lungs of another person
Ways you can protect yourself and others in preventing illness include:
GET VACCINATED: Everyone ages 5 and up is eligible to receive 1st/2nd doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine. Everyone ages 12 and up is eligible to receive the booster shot for COVID-19
Get regularly tested to keep yourself and loved ones safe
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms:
- Fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Shortness of breath
Please stay home and contact your medical provider.
** If you do not have a healthcare provider, you can contact the Center for a list of LGBTQ-affirming medical providers in the region. **
Cover your cough/sneeze
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Wash/sanitize your hands frequently
Disinfect your phone and other commonly touched items.
We are committed to keeping your Center and the LGBTQ+ community safe and healthy and will continue to keep you informed. Thank you for your patience and please take care of yourselves and each other. We look forward to connecting again very soon!
If you have additional questions, concerns, or would like to recommend resources for this page, please email jason.alviar@saccenter.org
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is committed to supporting the health and wellness of the most marginalized and we intend to continue that work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hundreds of people depend on us each week for support and we cannot let them down. Our community has always been resilient in difficult times and while we may change the way we do business as we rise to the challenge of this pandemic to serve our community, we will never close our doors and walk away.
Through all of this, many of you are asking how you can make the deepest impact on our community in this time of need. The short answer right now is if you can donate, please do. We cannot do this without you.
We are especially mindful of the social isolation many of our clients are experiencing and are doing everything we can to stay connected. For our events, we are closely monitoring the directives of the CDC, Public Health Departments, and the City of Sacramento to ensure the health and wellness of all potential guests as our number one priority.
Please help now if you can. We are a strong and resilient community when we work together. I will keep you informed on Center services and you can visit our website, Facebook, and Instagram feeds for regular updates.
Community Resource Navigation remains available for seniors, people experiencing homelessness, those living with HIV, and others in need, Information and referrals are available Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. by calling (916) 442-0185 or marcy.basila@saccenter.org.
Sexual health and HIV/STI testing information is available by calling (916) 442-0185 ext. 109. While social distancing 6-feet away from one another is recommended, free condom and lube packs are available outside the entry of the Center or you can order them for home delivery from our free P3 mail order program.
Q-Spot Youth Center staff are available for support and referrals at (916) 287-7171 or jesse.archer@saccenter.org. They also offer emergency drive-through/pick-up services. We’ve also launched a new online queer youth platform on Discord. For more information please email youth@saccenter.org.
Our shelter, transitional living home, and host homes will remain open and continue to provide 24-hour care to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness with remote case management.
Crime Victim Emergency Services including shelter, counseling, or legal resources are available at (916) 442-0185 x115 or alexis.sanchez@saccenter.org.
Bilingual Services in Spanish and Transgender Support are available by calling
(916) 442-0185 ext. 122 or Jose.vega@saccenter.org
Our Peer Support Groups have been meeting online via the Zoom video conferencing platform. For our most up dated schedule please visit https://saccenter.org/weekly-schedule
- International, federal, state, and local officials are providing updates on coronavirus response daily. You can stay up to date on the latest science-based news and recommendations by using the following links. COVID-19 Community Resources: https://sacramento-county-covid-19-collaborative.mykajabi.com/resources COVID-19 Food Resources: https://saccollab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Additional-Food-and-Meals-Resources.pdf Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html Finding Credible Vaccine Information: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/evalwebs.html COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Teens: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/children-teens.html
- National LGBTQ Cancer Network: COVID Information
- California’s one-stop website for COVID-19 resources including unemployment and paid sick leave
- CDPH: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- DHCS COVID19 Response
- CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Follow the Office of the Governor of California on Twitter and Facebook for daily livestream coverage and updates on the state’s response to COVID-19
- Contact your local public health offices to updates on any specific precautions or responses taking place in your community
- Reduce your risk of serious lung disease caused by corona virus by quitting smoking and vaping
Equality California
Equality California (EQCA) brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating, and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve. For over 20 years, Equality California has led the Golden State’s fight for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice. Originally founded in 1999 as the California Alliance for Pride and Equality (CAPE), we became Equality California in 2003 then merged with Marriage Equality California in 2004 into what ultimately became the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization.
Many businesses and nonprofits are making the decision to allow, or require, staff to work from home in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. There are a number of resources available to help teams to communicate and function smoothly and keep work on track as much as possible, while you adapt to these changes.
Webcams:
94 Different Animal Webcams from around the world: https://explore.org/livecams
Penguins!: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams/penguin-cam/
Sea Otters: https://t.co/TJtzzLb2wJ
Jellyfish at Monterey Bay Aquarium: https://youtu.be/2gHKDHmgVlU
San Diego Zoo Webcams (Baboons, penguins, pandas, koalas, apes, polar bears, giraffes, owls, elephants, condors and tigers): https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams
Georgia Aquarium (Jellyfish, penguins, belugas, sea lions, sea otters, puffins): https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/ocean-voyager/
Kitten Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNvpypnY3IU
Wild bears fishing in Alaska: https://youtu.be/3T45Dn_RYpc
Virtual Tours:
12 virtual tours of famous museums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhXe_dMfHSw
Take a tour of Yellowstone National Park: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
Take a tour of Yosemite: https://www.virtualyosemite.org/
Tour Great Wall of China: https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
Check out the surface of Mars! https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/#
Museum of Natural History: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour
A virtual roller coaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz_c6WTyxwo
Virtual tour of four National Parks in the U.S: https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/national-parks/virtual-national-parks-tours
Podcasts:
Making Gay History: Listen here.
The Queer Witch: Listen here.
Good books:
New York public library has made all books free! https://www.nypl.org/about/remote-resources
Go to your local public libraries website and get an online library card. This will give you access to lots of online books and magazines.
bell hooks’ All About Love. Link: http://wtf.tw/ref/hooks.pdf
Many classic books are available for free here: https://www.gutenberg.org/
Music we’re loving/Online Concerts:
Hundreds of tiny desk concerts: https://www.npr.org/series/tiny-desk-concerts/
Indigo Girls Live Concert, Q & A: Watch here.
Crafting/Trying New Skills:
How to knit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY7kQ3dvXeI
Drawing 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TntR8sb-UMc
How to build a house of cards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhXe_dMfHSw
Live Art Classes-1 pm on weekdays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30DCOgTGn_o
Brit + Co: Free Crafting Classes with code “SELFCARE”: https://classes.brit.co/learn/
Learn basic sewing skills–pdf files on how to do almost anything https://www.sewing.org/
Learn how to do origami! Here’s a PDF of an entire origami book: https://csea.fyc-vidin.org/materials/Origami-near%20300%20project.pdf
Learn how to make cheese at home: Home Cheesemaking – USDA NIFA
Learn how to can food: Canning 101: How to Can Food for Beginners (a Complete …
Learn how to compost and start yourself a great garden: https://archive.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/tools/greenscapes/web/pdf/compost-guide.pdf
Learn about astronomy and cosmology!
Simple Recipes:
Quick Chili Mac https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/quick-chili-mac/
Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Cinnamon Honey Syrup https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-pancakes-with-cinnamon-honey-syrup/
Very Vanilla French Toast https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/very-vanilla-french-toast/
Quick Pork Chili https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/quick-pork-chili/
Cream Cheese and Chives Omelet https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cream-cheese-chive-omelet/
Homemade Guacamole https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/homemade-guacamole/
Easy Cake Mix Bars https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/easy-cake-mix-bars/
Online Cooking Classes!: https://www.177milkstreet.com/school/classes/online-classes
13 Super Easy Meals Teens Can Make Themselves https://www.marthastewart.com/1505773/13-super-easy-meals-teens-can-make-themselves
Health and Wellness:
Cardio Dance Class: https://www.trill.fit/
Guided Meditations: https://www.getahelmet.co/offerings
EVERYBODY Gym: Group Wellness -$5 live web-based classes from a radically inclusive, body positive space, to move, strengthen, and heal — everybodylosangeles.com
Blog: Let’s Queer Things Up by Sam Dylan Finch. Created by a queer and trans author, this blog provides resources for learning more perspectives, tools, and tricks to tackle your mental health and self-care routines. https://letsqueerthingsup.com/
Youtube Channel: The ASMR Prince. ASMR Channel specifically fro queer, trans, questioning people, and trauma survivors. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVcOPETWNEIvOThSTf-ohnQ
How to manage stress and addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic
Community Discussion:
Q Chat Space (https://www.qchatspace.org/) (structured, facilitated conversations (10 weekly))
Trevor Space https://www.trevorspace.org/ (for youth, social networking site)
The Lounge (Gender Spectrum – for non-cis youth): https://genderspectrum.org/lounge/ (has “channels” for youth, parents, and professionals; social networking)
AVEN (for ace folks – not just youth): https://www.asexuality.org/ (forum)
Resources to encourage pride in our LGBTQ+ identities:
Outwords: https://theoutwordsarchive.org/
Project Contrast: https://projectcontrast.org/
Other creative ideas:
Chalk messages of encouragement on the sidewalk
Kindness rocks (https://www.thekindnessrocksproject.com/)
Journaling
Scrapbooking
Organizing all those photos you’ve been meaning to!