Post-2024 Election FAQs

The San Mateo County Pride Center and CoastPride have received many questions about what is in store for the LGBTQ+ community since the 2024 election. In response, we’ve created this list of commonly asked questions and answers, along with a linktree of related resources (use QR code at
top).

Please note that this is a living document and linktree | https://linktr.ee/smclgbtq

They were first created in January of 2025 and will be updated as the political and social landscape develops. There is a lot of fear and uncertainty around LGBTQIA+ and immigrant rights. When you’re utilizing this document we recommend that you consider what risks are imminent (i.e. laws
have been changed) and what risks are possibilities (i.e. a political leader said something verbally instead of issuing an official policy). Check your sources carefully and try to avoid doom scrolling.

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Different letters of the LGBTQIA+ community have different needs and are facing different threats. A good place to start to look for supportive organizations in the Bay Area is The Horizon Foundation’s organization directory. Many organizations (including CoastPride and the Pride
Center) offer identity specific peer support groups as well as case management and mental health support, virtually and online.

If you have questions or suggested updates to this document or the linktree, please reach out to [email protected]g and/or [email protected].

Resource Local and National Hotlines and Warmline Directory

These phone lines are for anyone who is looking for someone to discuss their daily struggles. The call lines are usually staffed with peers who have lived experience of mental health struggles and other challenges. Anyone can call these lines (for free) to talk about their day, learn more about resources in their area, and/or receive peer support if they are experiencing a crisis themselves, or if they are caring for a family member or loved one in need.

To access a pocket sized version of this list, please click this link.

For more resources compiled by the San Mateo County Pride Center,
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