Youth Resources:
If you want to start a club for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning youth and their straight allies at your high school, it is legal as long as you follow all school rules. You can!
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Kern Schools that Have Gay-Straight Alliance Clubs
East Bakersfield High School Advisors: Mr. Brooks & Mrs. Lapp |
North High School Advisors: Ms. Weisser & Ms. Valenti |
Centennial High School Advisor: Ms. Rush-Tucker |
West High School Advisor: Ms. Compton, Ms. Schilly, & |
Bakersfield High School Advisor: Ms. Price & Mr. Fraser |
Arvin High School Advisors: Ms. Rader & Ms. Ward |
South High School Advisor: Ms. Reynolds |
Tehachapi High School Ms. Crow & Ms. Hymes |
Frontier High School Advisor: Ms. Bennett |
Mira Monte High School Advisor: Mrs. Ramos & Ms. Rude |
Kern Valley High School Advisor: Ms. Kelley |
Stockdale High School Advisor: Mrs. Hooper |
Highland High School Advisor: Mrs. Wilmot & Mr. Peterson |
Golden Valley High School Advisor: Mr. Green |
Independence High School Advisor: Ms. DeArmond |
If you know of another school that has an active GSA, please drop us a note with the advisor's name to info@bakersfieldpride.org
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Cal State University Bakersfield:
Gay Lesbian Straight Student Network
Advisor: Dr. Judith Pratt
Meets every Friday at 4:30pm in the Blue Room of the Student Union
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We have advisors standing by at Bakersfield College if an enthusiastic student wants to start a club there. Send a note to info@bakersfieldpride.org.
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San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) - Bakersfield Campus
LGBT Club
Main Faculty Advisor: CiCi Cook
Meets every other Wednesday at 12:00pm in the Conference Room (subject weekly to change). E-mail Ms. Cook at CiCi.Cook@sjvc.edu for information. |
Bakersfield College Gay Student Network - Starting Up Soon!
For More Information Contact: GayStudentNetwork@gmail.com
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OTHER RESOURCES
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| http://www.amplifyyourvoice.org/youthresource |  |
How to Report an Incident: If you wish to report an incident of bullying in a local school, and have Bakersfield LGBTQ investigate your claim, please send an email to info@bakersfieldpride.com with as much information as possible, along with your name and contact info. We will maintain confidentiality as we correspond with you to determine the best course of action.
What's the Best Thing to do About Bullies?
Suicidal? Feeling lost or Rejected?
If you are feeling lost or rejected because you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you are not alone. There are many people you can reach out to, to find a connection for hope and peace. If you are angry, upset, sad, or depressed, this resource is for you!
The Trevor Project http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 1-866-4-U-TREVOR Open 24-7
Resources for Parents!
Locally PFLAG meets once a month on the first Thursday at 7pm at the First Congregational Church, 5 Real Road at the Corner of Stockdale Hwy. pflagbfl@yahoo.com. Phone: (661) 632-2510. Their mission is to assist families and friends in their own coming out, upon larning that a family member or friend is gay. Confidentiality is assured.
Tehachapi PFLAG
Interim President - Jim Dinsmore - 661-300-1458
Tehacapi Anti-Bullying Resource
