North County LGBTQ Resource Center

What North County LGBTQ Resource Center does

The North County LGBTQ Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in November 2011 and headquartered at 1919 Apple Street in Oceanside, California. It is the only dedicated LGBTQ resource center serving North County San Diego, with a service area spanning Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Fallbrook, and Camp Pendleton. The organization operates as a comprehensive community resource hub offering 17+ programs organized around health services (HIV Prevention & Care, Rise Above It MAT program, COVID-19 outreach), mental health and behavioral health services, housing (Unicorn Homes for at-risk youth), immigration legal support, youth programming (Project Youth, Mama Linda Queer Youth Fund), senior services (Senior Legacy Project), education and training (LGBTQI Awareness Training), food security (Foodies & Goodies), and advocacy (Gender Advocacy Project, Stop The Hate, Human Trafficking Prevention, Reproductive Justice Project).

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; it uses standard nonprofit management tooling and community outreach channels including Facebook, YouTube, email newsletters, and direct service delivery at its physical center. All services are provided free of charge to community members. The revenue model is entirely donation- and event-driven, with no commercial product pricing: charitable donations from individuals and organizations (including a formal Donor Circle and legacy giving program), major annual fundraisers including the Lavender Gala (most recently scheduled at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in September 2026), Dining Out For Life (co-beneficiary with San Diego LGBT Community Center), and Pride By The Beach. The organization is led by Executive Director Max Disposti, with Maria Al-Shamma (MSW) as Board Chair, and maintains core partnerships with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Lifeline San Diego, San Diego LGBT Community Center, Family Health Centers of San Diego, and North County Health Services.

Name

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

Legal name

North County LGBTQ Resource Center

Website

https://ncresourcecenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The North County LGBTQ Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 and headquartered in Oceanside, California. It is the only dedicated LGBTQ resource center serving North County San Diego, providing free health, housing, mental health, immigration, youth, and senior services to the regional LGBTQI community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ Community Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Community Food Services (62421), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• LGBTQ community services
• Behavioral health services
• HIV prevention care
• Youth housing support
• Community advocacy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oceanside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies on charitable donations from individuals and organizations, including annual anchor donors and the Donor Circle program. Major fundraising events include the Lavender Gala and Dining Out For Life.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from ticketed events such as the annual Lavender Gala and sponsorship opportunities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The North County LGBTQ Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a comprehensive portfolio of free, LGBTQI-affirming programs to individuals in North County San Diego, including HIV prevention and care, behavioral health counseling, substance use disorder treatment (MAT), housing support for homeless youth, immigration advocacy, youth and senior programs, food security, awareness training, and anti-hate and survivor services. It operates as a single integrated service hub delivering wrap-around care directly to community members rather than selling standalone commercial products.

Product overview

The North County LGBTQ Resource Center is a 501(c)(3) community organization that serves as a comprehensive resource hub for North County San Diego's LGBTQI community. The Center offers a diverse portfolio of programs and services organized around core areas: health services (including HIV Prevention & Care, the Rise Above It MAT Program, and Behavioral Health Services), housing support (Unicorn Homes for youth), immigration advocacy, youth programming (Project Youth), senior services (Senior Legacy Project), education and training (LGBTQI Awareness Training for schools and workplaces), and community advocacy (Gender Advocacy Project, Stop The Hate, Human Trafficking Prevention). The organization operates as a single integrated service delivery model rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, combining direct services, referrals, case management, and community education to address the multifaceted needs of the LGBTQ population.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HIV Prevention & Care HIV testing, prevention education, and care coordination services for the LGBTQ community, including participation in Dining Out For Life fundraising events supporting HIV/AIDS programs.
• Rise Above It (MAT Program) Medication-Assisted Treatment program for substance use disorders providing recovery support, referrals to MAT clinics, harm reduction resources, NARCAN, and fentanyl test strips to LGBTQ individuals in North County San Diego.
• Behavioral Health Services Counseling and mental health support services for LGBTQ individuals including case management and support groups delivered in an affirming environment.
• Unicorn Homes Housing support program designed to reduce disparities in services for LGBT youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness in North County San Diego.
• Immigration Services Immigration assistance and advocacy services including legal support for asylum seekers and undocumented LGBTQ community members.
• LGBTQI Awareness Training Competency training programs for schools, workplaces, and organizations on LGBTQI issues including supporting transgender students and preventing discrimination.
• Gender Advocacy Project (GAP) Advocacy program supporting gender-diverse individuals including name and gender marker change assistance and educational advocacy.
• Project Youth Programs and events for LGBTQ youth including support groups, community building activities, and the Mama Linda Queer Youth Fund.
• Senior Legacy Project Support services for LGBTQ seniors including housing assistance, social groups, and case management to address isolation and elder care gaps.
• Foodies & Goodies Food bank and food security program providing essential supplies to community members in need.
• Stop The Hate Program addressing hate crimes and discrimination against LGBTQ individuals through advocacy and community support.
• Survivor Services Support services for survivors of violence, trafficking, or abuse within the LGBTQ community.
• Gender Gems (Binder Program) Program providing chest binders and gender-affirming resources to transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
• Human Trafficking Prevention Partnership with Lifeline San Diego to prevent exploitation and provide resources for LGBTQ individuals vulnerable to trafficking.
• Reproductive Justice Project Program addressing reproductive justice concerns for the LGBTQ community.
• Social & Support Groups Various support groups for different segments of the LGBTQ community including youth, seniors, and military members.
• Case Management Coordinated case management services connecting LGBTQ individuals to the Center's programs and external partner resources.
• Advocacy Community advocacy representing LGBTQ interests at the local, state, and national levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Diego LGBT Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-beneficiary of Dining Out For Life San Diego, an annual fundraising event supporting HIV services and prevention programs. Both organizations receive proceeds from participating restaurants to support their respective HIV/AIDS programs.
• Lifeline San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to prevent and fight exploitation of individuals through labor, sex, and commerce. LGBTQ youth and populations are at higher risk for exploitation, and this partnership ensures protection and support for community members.
• County of San Diego Health and Human Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with county efforts alongside other nonprofit organizations for homelessness prevention and LGBTQ youth support. Participates in county-sponsored initiatives including COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
• Family Health Centers of San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an LGBTQ-friendly health services provider, offering affordable healthcare services to the community.
• North County Health Services (NCHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as an LGBTQ-friendly healthcare provider serving San Diego's North County Region for over 35 years.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PFLAG National: National LGBTQ+ family and ally organization with local chapters. Comparable because it operates a chapter-based service and support model for LGBTQ individuals and families, similar in community-anchored mission.
• Family Equality: National organization supporting LGBTQ+ families through advocacy, programming, and resource connection. Comparable as a peer LGBTQ advocacy and direct-services nonprofit with similar program categories.
• The Trevor Project: National LGBTQ youth crisis organization offering hotline, advocacy, and youth-focused services. Closely comparable to North County's Project Youth and Mama Linda Queer Youth Fund in mission and beneficiary population.
• San Diego LGBT Community Center: Hillcrest-based LGBTQ community center serving the broader San Diego region. Direct peer because it offers an overlapping program mix (housing, youth, behavioral health, HIV services) and is an explicit co-fundraising partner via Dining Out For Life.
• CenterLink: National network of LGBTQ community centers with shared programming, training, and advocacy resources. Directly comparable because member organizations operate the same community-center model the North County Center executes.
• San Francisco LGBTQ+ Community Center: Northern California LGBTQ community center offering housing, mental health, youth, and senior services. Directly comparable service model to North County's, though operating in a different metro (regional peer).

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles LGBT Center: One of the largest LGBTQ community centers in the world, providing housing, healthcare, youth programs, and advocacy across LA. Comparable as a much larger incumbent operating the same wraparound service model.

Emerging players

• San Diego Pride: Regional organizer of San Diego Pride events and year-round LGBTQ programming. Comparable as a community-based LGBTQ nonprofit in the same geography, focused on visibility and events rather than direct social services.

Others

• Lifeline San Diego: Anti-trafficking and exploitation prevention organization that is a strategic partner of North County. Comparable as an adjacent community-services nonprofit collaborating through a documented formal partnership.
• Family Health Centers of San Diego: Large community health center network serving low-income and LGBTQ patients in San Diego. Comparable as an adjacent healthcare services provider and a documented referral partner for the North County Center.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuAePXyHUCvRSO0RT-eEVbA
• Facebookfacebook.com/nclgbtqresourcecenter
• Xx.com/nc_lgbtq_center
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-county-lgbtq-resource-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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