Resources
Visit our link tree for updated resources: https://linktr.ee/gender_equity_wc
Health Resources
People assigned female at-birth face a unique set of health concerns, to ensure ultimate health & wellness, check out the Health & Wellness Center! To schedule an appointment check out their website or call the number below.
Whittier College Health & Wellness Center
- – 13612 E. Philadelphia St. Whittier, CA
- – 562-464-4548
Sample of AFAB Health Services Provided at the Health and Wellness Center
- – Breast exams
- – Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and vaginal infections
- – Prescriptions and refills for contraceptives including birth control pills, Nuva-Ring and Depo-Provera injections
- – Emergency contraception (Plan B)
- – Pregnancy testing
- – PAP smears and pelvic exams
- – Referrals to specialists and other facilities as warranted
- – Gardasil vaccine
- – Health education
- – HIV testing
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Community on Campus
The Women’s Leadership Association
– An organization of Whittier College students working to uplift women through education, resources, and most importantly community!
The Wild Women’s Club
– Wild femmes of Whittier College exploring mother nature together. All are welcome. Hiking, tree planting, beach cleanups, & so much more!
Gender Inclusive Restrooms on campus: Whittier College gender inclusive restrooms map
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How to Report Discrimination or Harassment
This form is intended for members of the Whittier College community to report incidents that may violate the Whittier College Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Whittier College Sexual Misconduct Policy 2022
The College’s Sexual Misconduct Policy (the “Policy”) applies to all faculty, staff, administrators, students, volunteers, vendors, independent contractors, visitors, and individuals employed, studying, living, or working at Whittier College.
Interim Title IX Coordinator Contact Info
For more information on Title IX and Whittier College’s efforts related to the intake, investigation, resolution, and implementation of supportive measures to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation prohibited under school policy, refer to the college’s Interim Title IX Coordinator Mikiba Morehead at titleix@whittier.edu
For more information on who to contact regarding harassment and discrimination, more information on what reporting means, and more, refer to the linked Whittier College Contacts and Support Page.
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Resources for Confidential Support
Counseling
Here at Whittier College, the Counseling Center is available to all full time students. Refer to the website for information on scheduling an appointment. Professional counseling staff is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For on campus emergencies, call Campus Safety at 5629074211 and ask to be connected to an on-call therapist or if you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
Gender Equity Center – finish this
The Whittier College Gender Equity Center …
Reproductive Hotlines
National Abortion Federation (NAF)
1-800-772-9100
For unbiased information on abortion and finacial assistance.
1-888-493-0092
Talk line for discussing pregnancy, adoption, abortion, and parenting
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Emergency Contraceptives
Whittier College Health & Wellness Center
13612 E. Philadelphia St. Whittier, CA
562-464-4548
Product: Plan B One-Step ($0 for full-time students)
7655 Greenleaf Ave Whittier, CA 90602
800-576-5544
Product: Plan B One-Step (Insurance may cover it, if uninsured $40-50)
8508 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA, 90602
(562) 945-7940
Product: Plan B One-Step ($47.49); Generic ($32.99)
Online only, ships overnight in discreet packaging
Product: Restart Emergency Contraception (Free with insurance, $32
without)
Emergency Funding and Assistance
For help with transportation, housing, mental health, food, and technological support, or an emergency fund request, visit the WC ECC page for more details on how to receive assistance.
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Safe Sex
HPV Testing & Treatment
Whittier Health Department, Los Angeles County Dept. of Health
7643 S Painter Ave Whittier, CA 90602
562-464-5350
HPV and other STD testing and treatment. Free – low cost services.
7655 Greenleaf Ave Whittier, CA 90602
800-576-5544
HPV Education
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention – HPV and HPV Vaccination
Provides detailed information about HPV, how it is transmitted, the HPV vaccine, and safe sex practices.
American Sexual Health Association – HPV Resource Center
Provides extensive resources on HPV, including FAQs, prevention methods, and information about HPV vaccination.
National Cervical Cancer Coalition – HPV & Cervical Health
Provides resources and support for individuals affected by HPV, including information on prevention, testing, and the HPV vaccine.
HIV & STD Testing & Treatment
Whittier College Health Center
Make an appointment online
Whittier Health Department, Los Angeles County Dept. of Health
7643 South Painter Ave., Whittier, CA
562-464-5350
STD/HIV testing, STD treatment, HIV vaccine, prEP and PEP, and family planning.
9436 E. Slauson, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
562-949-6069
10750 Laurel Ave Whittier, CA 90605
866-733-5924
HIV & STD testing and treatment, prEP services, OB/GYN services, and Family Planning services.
16147 E Whittier Blvd Whittier, CA 90603
562-902-2273
Free pregnancy assessment, STD/STI testing and treatment, abortion information, HIV/AIDS testing and referral, and well-women care.
HIV & STD Education
HIV Education Made for Everyone
“Help Stop the Virus” is an HIV education website that is easy to understand and easy to access. Clear information and videos are available showing how to prevent the spread of HIV starting with yourself and surrounding communities.
Centers for Disease & Control – Act Against Aids
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with Act Against Aids provides information on PrEP from where to locate it to brochures to videos explaining its usage and benefits.
Centers for Disease & Control – STI Prevention
Comprehensive information on STIs, including prevention methods, testing, treatment, and educational materials.
Centers for Disease & Control – HIV Prevention
Comprehensive information on HIV, including prevention methods, testing, treatment, and educational materials.
National Institutes of Health – HIV/AIDS
Provides detailed specific information on HIV/AIDS, including research updates, treatment guidelines, and educational resources.
American Sexual Health Association
Provides extensive resources on sexual health, including detailed information on various STDs, prevention, and treatment options.
Transgender and Nonbinary Resources
Name Change Information
Whittier College
WC is committed to ensure transgender students are able to use their actual names during their time at Whittier College. While legal names cannot be changed without a court order, it is possible to use a preferred name on class rosters, identifications, and email. The Office of Equity and Inclusion can facilitate this process on a student’s behalf.
- My.Whittier account
- Class rosters
- Email display name
- Student identification card
California State
Step Guide – Legal name change through the court system
Step Guide – Legal name change through the DMV & Social Security
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Gender Inclusive Restrooms
Whittier College
Whittier College gender inclusive restrooms map
REFUGE RESTROOMS seeks to provide safe restroom access for transgender, intersex, and gender non-confirming individuals. Advanced from the Safe2Pee website. Users can search for restrooms by proximity to a search location, add new restroom listings, as well as comment and rate existing listings.
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Sexual Health and wellness
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Community
The LA Gender Center offers peer support groups, free recommendation letters for surgery, and identity affirming, sliding scale, short and long term therapy services.
11350 Ventura Blvd Suite 201
Studio City, CA 91604
The LGBTQ Center Long Beach – Trans Resources
Los Angeles LGBT Center – Trans Resources
Trans Women of Color Collective
TWOCC is a grass-roots funded global initiative created to offer opportunities for trans people of color, our families and our comrades to engage in healing, foster kinship, and build community. We strive to educate and empower each other through sharing skills, knowledge and resources as we build towards the liberation of all oppressed people.
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Legal Help
SRLP provides free legal services to transgender, intersex and gender nonconforming low-income people and people of color.
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Advocacy
Works with community members and allies to make California a state
in which we can all fully and freely express our gender identities. On
our site, you’ll find one of the nation’s most comprehensive collections
of resources on transgender law, information about our innovative projects.
Black Trans Advocacy
Black Trans Advocacy works daily to advance social equality with specific focus on inequities faced in the black and transgender human experience.
The website is designed to advocate for the specific needs of Trans Latin@ immigrants who reside in the US and plan advocacy strategies that would improve our quality of life.
A grassroots organization building the power of the transgender and gender non-conforming community here in LA.
National Center for Transgender Equality
The nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for transgender people.
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Education
A website provides awareness, information, and resources for genderqueer, non-binary, questioning, and gender non-conforming people and their allies.
Transgender Teen Survival Guide
A “Q&A-format” tumblr page designed to be a safe and supportive space for people of all ages to share personal stories and concerns, as well as receive help and resources concerning their gender identity.
Health Care
Finding an LGBTQ+ Friendly Doctor
OurCare provides another search tool for those in the LBGTQ+ community looking for a doctor or health care provider who is competent in the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer population.
Legal Resources
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund’s Trans Health Project aims to ensure that all transgender and non-binary people can access the trans-related health care that they need.
Emergency Funding and Assistance
For help with transportation, housing, mental health, food, and technological support, or an emergency fund request, visit the WC ECC page for more details on how to receive assistance.
Responding to Sexual Violence Within the Community
PDF Guide
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Mental Health Resources
Lifelines
(800) 788-7386
The Trevor Lifeline provides support to LGBTQ youths and allies in crisis or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.
(877) 565-8860
Trans Lifeline provides peer support for the transgender community, and is run by and for trans people.
SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline
(877) 360-LGBT (5428)
The SAGE Hotline connects LGBT older people and their caregivers with friendly responders who are ready to listen.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Community
(800) 273-8255
This page offers information and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals who are struggling with suicidal feelings or mental health crises.
Centers
LGBT National Help Center
A national resource that provides LGBTQ+ community with free & confidential support and referral resources via phone, text, and chat.
Colors Youth
This non-profit organization provides free and unlimited mental health services for LGBTQ-identified youths ages 25 and younger.
Los Angeles LGBT Center
This center offers a broad range of health & social services, cultural education, and leadership development resources for the LGBTQ+ community in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Initiatives
It Gets Better Project
The It Gets Better Project inspires people across the globe to share their stories and remind the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth that hope is out there, and it will get better.
Therapy Resources
Online Therapy Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community
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Coming Out
On Campus Support
TOBGLAD is a confidential group that serves as a support system for students and involves them in crucial political issues affecting the bisexual, transgender, gay, lesbian, and queer community.
Visit their website for more information or call to schedule an appointment.
Office Hours:
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday – Thursday: 9am-7pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
