Resources
On Campus Resources
Renegade Pantry
Are you a BC student experiencing food insecurity? Sign-up for the Renegade Pantry.
You just need your student ID. In order to take advantage of this service, you can sign up for a food order the week of distributions, all sign ups must be done before the actual day of distribution. Distributions will always be on Thursday unless otherwise noted. Schedule is posted on the right and at the Student Activities office and you can also access it on the Food Pantry page of the SGA website: http://bakersfieldcollegesga.weebly.com/sga-pantry.html
You just need your student ID. In order to take advantage of this service, you can sign up for a food order the week of distributions, all sign ups must be done before the actual day of distribution. Distributions will always be on Thursday unless otherwise noted. Schedule is posted on the right and at the Student Activities office and you can also access it on the Food Pantry page of the SGA website: http://bakersfieldcollegesga.weebly.com/sga-pantry.html
Student Health and Wellness Center
Location: Campus Center 3
Phone: 395-4336
Hours: Center Hours
Hours: Monday - Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Medical Doctor Hours
Monday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mental Health (LCSW) Hours
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Students who are currently enrolled and are attending classes at the main campus are entitled to health services at the Student Health Center. In addition, health literature and pamphlets are available on a wide variety of health topics.
If you have concerns visit the Student Health center. Referrals to community medical services at the student's expense are available for health services not provided on campus.
For more information visit: http://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/student/health/
Phone: 395-4336
Hours: Center Hours
Hours: Monday - Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Medical Doctor Hours
Monday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mental Health (LCSW) Hours
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Students who are currently enrolled and are attending classes at the main campus are entitled to health services at the Student Health Center. In addition, health literature and pamphlets are available on a wide variety of health topics.
If you have concerns visit the Student Health center. Referrals to community medical services at the student's expense are available for health services not provided on campus.
For more information visit: http://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/student/health/
Financial Aid Assistance
LGBT Scholarships: http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/gay.phtml
Advice for LGBT Families completing the FAFSA:
http://www.finaid.org/fafsa/lgbtfafsa.phtml
http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=930
Here's some surprisingly good news: BC does better (though they don't advertise it) than much of higher ed when it comes to providing financial aid to students who are estranged from their parents. If you are in this situation you can go to the financial aid office and explain the estrangement and they will help you fill out your financial aid paperwork...many students have reported success with this! Also, If you or your parents are married (same sex) or in a domestic partnership California provides additional paperwork to assure that DOMA doesn't stop your financial aid process.
BC Financial Aid: http://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/finaid/default.asp
Financial Aid Timeline (DEADLINES): http://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/finaid/timeline.asp
Advice for LGBT Families completing the FAFSA:
http://www.finaid.org/fafsa/lgbtfafsa.phtml
http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=930
Here's some surprisingly good news: BC does better (though they don't advertise it) than much of higher ed when it comes to providing financial aid to students who are estranged from their parents. If you are in this situation you can go to the financial aid office and explain the estrangement and they will help you fill out your financial aid paperwork...many students have reported success with this! Also, If you or your parents are married (same sex) or in a domestic partnership California provides additional paperwork to assure that DOMA doesn't stop your financial aid process.
BC Financial Aid: http://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/finaid/default.asp
Financial Aid Timeline (DEADLINES): http://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/finaid/timeline.asp
Deaf Services
Deaf Services at Bakersfield College provides communication access in a variety of forms for all deaf and hard of hearing students requesting service. These services are provided to facilitate communication access between the students and hearing people in classroom and required co-curricular activities, enabling all to communicate easily.
To learn more about Deaf Services at Bakersfield College visit: http://www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/dsps/deaf_services.htm
If you need an interpreter for club meetings click here for the Request for Interpreting Services
To learn more about Deaf Services at Bakersfield College visit: http://www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/dsps/deaf_services.htm
If you need an interpreter for club meetings click here for the Request for Interpreting Services
Safe Space Program
The Bakersfield College Safe Space program was created by the Student Government Association as a way for members of our College to create a supportive environment for our LGBTQ community.
"Safe Spaces" are places on our campuses where the college representatives have decided to publicly identify themselves as making an effort to understand and support the needs of the LGBTQ community. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to participate in the 3 hour safe space training sessions.
Our advisors and several of our club members have attended the training sessions and given these sessions rave reviews. Ask your Profs if you can get extra credit for attending!
Visit the SGA Safe Space page to see the list of training dates as well as a downloadable list of all faculty who have completed the training. http://bakersfieldcollegesga.weebly.com/safe-space.html
"Safe Spaces" are places on our campuses where the college representatives have decided to publicly identify themselves as making an effort to understand and support the needs of the LGBTQ community. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to participate in the 3 hour safe space training sessions.
Our advisors and several of our club members have attended the training sessions and given these sessions rave reviews. Ask your Profs if you can get extra credit for attending!
Off-Campus Resources...In Bakersfield
Bakersfield LGBTQ
http://bakersfieldpride.org/ is the official website of the Bakersfield LGBTQ. On the site you'll find links to community groups, activities, supportive religious groups and a wide range of other LGBTQ supportive resources.
Gay and Lesbian Center of Bakersfield
http://www.facebook.com/groups/glcenterbakersfield/
The Gay & Lesbian Center of Bakersfield is a hub providing safe support and services to LGBT teens and adults. We also serve as a bridge to the entire community.
Location
Inside The Spotlight Theatre
1622 19th St, Bakersfield CA 93301
Open - Monday thru Friday 4-7pm & Saturdays 1-4pm
The Gay & Lesbian Center of Bakersfield is a hub providing safe support and services to LGBT teens and adults. We also serve as a bridge to the entire community.
Location
Inside The Spotlight Theatre
1622 19th St, Bakersfield CA 93301
Open - Monday thru Friday 4-7pm & Saturdays 1-4pm
Web Resources
Discharged dishonorably under DADT? Get an upgrade and your benefits!
SLDN remains committed to providing quality legal services and assistance to LGB veterans affected by DADT or the prior policy. Visit http://www.sldn.org/pages/discharge-upgrades and find out how to get the service upgrade you have a right to!
Transexual Road Map
http://www.tsroadmap.com
Transsexual transition is simply a journey. Just like a trip, you decide on
It's about making informed purchasing decisions and setting realistic, achievable transition goals.
Transsexual transition is simply a journey. Just like a trip, you decide on
- your destination
- the time you'll need to get there
- the money you'll spend
It's about making informed purchasing decisions and setting realistic, achievable transition goals.
Make it better project
http://www.makeitbetterproject.org/
GSA Network launched the Make It Better Project on October 1st, 2010 to give youth and adults the concrete tools they need to make schools safer for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students right now.
Through our YouTube channel, social media, and the campaigns, initiatives, and resources available on this website, the Make It Better Project aims to educate, motivate, and unite students and adults to effectively take action to stop bullying and harassment in schools based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Our goal is to create safe, welcoming school environments that actively support LGBT youth and prevent suicide.
GSA Network launched the Make It Better Project on October 1st, 2010 to give youth and adults the concrete tools they need to make schools safer for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students right now.
Through our YouTube channel, social media, and the campaigns, initiatives, and resources available on this website, the Make It Better Project aims to educate, motivate, and unite students and adults to effectively take action to stop bullying and harassment in schools based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Our goal is to create safe, welcoming school environments that actively support LGBT youth and prevent suicide.
Neutrois Resources
http://www.neutrois.com/ Neutrois is an identity used by individuals who feel they fall outside the gender binary. Many feel Neutrois is a gender, like a third gender while others feel agendered. What they have in common is that they wish to minimize their birth gender markers.
The Trevor Project
http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
866-4-U-TREVOR
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
866-4-U-TREVOR
More National Resources....
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Youth and adults can contact 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 24/7 to have a confidential conversation with a counselor in a crisis center.
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The Trevor Lifeline
The Trevor Project operates an around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ Youth at 866-488-7386. It’s toll-free and confidential, so they always have a safe place to turn.
thetrevorproject.org
Resources for LGBTQ Students:
Campus Pride
Campus Pride is a national nonprofit organization working to create a safe college environment for LGBT students, developing necessary resources, programs, and services to support LGBT and ally students on US college campuses.
campuspride.org
Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals works to achieve higher education environments in which LGBT students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni have equity.
lgbtcampus.org
LGBTQArchitect
The LGBTQArchitect is a grassroots, open-content project designed to provide information and resources for creating and improving programs for LGBTQA people on college and university campuses.
architect.lgbtcampus.org
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force works to build the grassroots political power of the LGBT community to win complete equality, through direct and grassroots lobbying to defeat anti-LGBT ballot initiatives and legislation and pass pro-LGBT legislation and other measures.
ngltf.org
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network
GLSEN, or the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, is a national education organization working to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
glsen.org
GLSEN Safe Space Kit:
This guide provides concrete strategies for supporting LGBT students, educating about anti-LGBT bias, and advocating for changes in your school. The kit also shows how to assess the school’s climate, policies and practices, and outlines ways to advocate for change inside the school.
glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/library/record/1641.html
Resources for Transgender Students:
National Center for Transgender Equality
The National Center for Transgender Equality is a social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration, and empowerment. NCTE was founded in 2003 by transgender activists who saw the urgent need for a consistent voice in Washington DC for transgender people.
transequality.org
Transgender Law Center
TLC is a civil rights organization advocating for transgender communities. Part of its services include connecting trans-identified people and their families to sound legal services. TLC also utilizes direct legal services, public policy advocacy, and educational opportunities to advance the rights and safety of diverse transgender communities.
transgenderlawcenter.org
GLAAD’s Transgender Resources
A page of transgender resources and information compiled by GLAAD.
glaad.org/transgender
Resources for Bisexual Students:
The Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. Founded in 1980, HRC advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues.
hrc.org/issues/pages/bisexual
PFLAG
PFLAG is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 350 affiliates in the United States. Made up of parents, families, friends, and straight allies uniting with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education and advocacy.
Bisexuality Resource Packet (pdf)
How to respond supportively when someone comes out to you:
HOW TO RESPOND if a student comes out to you (pdf)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Youth and adults can contact 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 24/7 to have a confidential conversation with a counselor in a crisis center.
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The Trevor Lifeline
The Trevor Project operates an around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ Youth at 866-488-7386. It’s toll-free and confidential, so they always have a safe place to turn.
thetrevorproject.org
Resources for LGBTQ Students:
Campus Pride
Campus Pride is a national nonprofit organization working to create a safe college environment for LGBT students, developing necessary resources, programs, and services to support LGBT and ally students on US college campuses.
campuspride.org
Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
The Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals works to achieve higher education environments in which LGBT students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni have equity.
lgbtcampus.org
LGBTQArchitect
The LGBTQArchitect is a grassroots, open-content project designed to provide information and resources for creating and improving programs for LGBTQA people on college and university campuses.
architect.lgbtcampus.org
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force works to build the grassroots political power of the LGBT community to win complete equality, through direct and grassroots lobbying to defeat anti-LGBT ballot initiatives and legislation and pass pro-LGBT legislation and other measures.
ngltf.org
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network
GLSEN, or the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, is a national education organization working to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
glsen.org
GLSEN Safe Space Kit:
This guide provides concrete strategies for supporting LGBT students, educating about anti-LGBT bias, and advocating for changes in your school. The kit also shows how to assess the school’s climate, policies and practices, and outlines ways to advocate for change inside the school.
glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/library/record/1641.html
Resources for Transgender Students:
National Center for Transgender Equality
The National Center for Transgender Equality is a social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration, and empowerment. NCTE was founded in 2003 by transgender activists who saw the urgent need for a consistent voice in Washington DC for transgender people.
transequality.org
Transgender Law Center
TLC is a civil rights organization advocating for transgender communities. Part of its services include connecting trans-identified people and their families to sound legal services. TLC also utilizes direct legal services, public policy advocacy, and educational opportunities to advance the rights and safety of diverse transgender communities.
transgenderlawcenter.org
GLAAD’s Transgender Resources
A page of transgender resources and information compiled by GLAAD.
glaad.org/transgender
Resources for Bisexual Students:
The Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. Founded in 1980, HRC advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues.
hrc.org/issues/pages/bisexual
PFLAG
PFLAG is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 350 affiliates in the United States. Made up of parents, families, friends, and straight allies uniting with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education and advocacy.
Bisexuality Resource Packet (pdf)
How to respond supportively when someone comes out to you:
HOW TO RESPOND if a student comes out to you (pdf)
