Dealing with issues of sexual orientation and gender identity can be complicated…

PFLAG SF works to create an equitable, inclusive world where every LGBTQ+ person is safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved.

Through support to cope with an adverse society, education to enlighten an ill-informed public, and advocacy to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights, we provide the opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity and act to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.

We engage with our community in a variety of ways, the primary ones being:

  • Creating education and safe school programs with the Gay/Straight Alliances in high schools

  • Providing workshops and guidance to Bay Area organizations and corporations

  • And of course, providing our vital support group, monitoring our help line, organizing activists, and participating in the many events that take place in our city

Booklets from PFLAG about family and coming out issues are always available, along with information from other resources in our local communities.

PFLAG San Francisco is a tax-exempt 501c3 organization. Donations are always welcome and may be sent to 584 Castro St., #758, San Francisco, CA 94114. All members receive our monthly newsletter and become voting members of PFLAG, Inc.

JOIN OUR SUPPORT MEETINGS

Support meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month.

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Notice: All meetings are currently virtual. Please submit a request for attendance details

You can get involved by attending our monthly meetings, becoming a member of PFLAG SF, writing letters to your representatives and educating yourself. Contact Us for more volunteer opportunities.

PFLAG meetings are open to all LGBTQ+ persons, families, and friends who are 18 and over.

PFLAG has over 500 chapter/affiliates worldwide. A complete list of contacts is available by attending our meetings; calling our helpline (415-921-8850) or via PFLAG National’s chapter locator.

COLAGE, Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere is a group run by and for children of all ages.

The Straight Spouse Support Network is available in the San Francisco Bay Area. Call Amity Pierce Buxton, author of “The Other Side of the Closet”, (510) 525-0200.

All meetings are currently virtual. Please request to join the group to receive monthly attendance details

PFLAG publishes a wide variety of literature that are available as a free downloadable PDF here. You can also request literature by calling PFLAG-SF at 415-981-8850.

Our chapter has a speaker’s bureau and can usually fill requests. Call us at 415.921.8850 or email us 1-2 months in advance.

Board Leadership

Jules Sebastian (he/him) – Board President

John Pierce (he/him) – Treasurer & Head of Partnerships

Bruce Rosepapa (he/him) – Secretary

Molly Hoyt (she/her) – Board Member & President Emeritus

Robert Costic (he/him) – Board Member

Mark Doty (he/him) – Board Member

Seth Frohman (he/him)– Board Member

Celeste Hopcraft (she/her)– Board Member

Jeremy Laurin (he/him) – Board Member

TAKE PART IN THE MISSION

With your help, we can succeed in creating a better San Fransisco for all LGBT+ people. Let us know what your needs are or how you would like to help.