LGBTQIA+ Student Resources

NOCE LGBTQIA+ Pride Space

Welcome to our LGBTQIA+ Student Pride Space page. At NOCE, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and fun environments for all our LGBTQIA+ Students and Allies. Our Pride Space opened its doors in Fall 2023 and has since been where our students have come to find their pride in who they are.

You can attend our many events throughout the semester intended to create connections, healing, empowerment, and liberation. We host Mental Health Workshops, Connection Circles, Social Mixers, and Wellness Activities. If you are interested in staying in the loop on all of our events, please sign up for our interest page below and follow our NOCE Instagram page @NOCE_edu.

Campus Resources

• All-Gender Restrooms

  Anaheim Campus

  • 7th Floor – Next to ESL Front Desk
  • Outside Portables – Next to Food Pantry

  Adjacent to Wilshire Center:

  • Fullerton College – 1000 Building: Fine Arts/Art Gallery
  • Fullerton College – Aquatic Center

  Adjacent to Cypress Center:

  • Cypress College – Tech Ed 3 (TE3)
    • 1st Floor (outside): always locked, must ask for the key
    • 2nd Floor: should always be unlocked
    • 3rd Floor: should always be unlocked
  • Cypress College – Art Gallery
• LGBTQIA+ Scholarship

  Check out the following links for more information about LGBTQ+ scholarships:

  • GLADE Scholarship
• LGBTQIA+ Job Resources

  NOCE Career Skills and Resource Lab

  LGBT-Friendly Job Search

  LGBT Worker Guide (including resources for allies and employers)

  Trans Worker Guide (including resources for allies and employers)

Community Resources

• Flag References

  Transgender: An umbrella term used for those whose true gender identity does not “match” the sex or gender assigned at birth. Many identities fall under the transgender umbrella, often designated with an asterisk after the abbreviation, “”trans*.” Yet, not all gender-queer or non-binary people identify as transgender and some people who have transitioned to their true gender choose to identify as a “man” or “woman,” not “trans.”

   

  Progress Pride Flag: Daniel Quasar, who identifies as queer and nonbinary, designed this flag. The white, pink, and light blue reflect the colors of the transgender flag, while the brown and black stripes represent people of color and those lost to AIDS, and also includes the pride flag. Moreover, the trans flag and minoritized community stripes are shifted to the hoist of the flag in the shape of an arrow. The arrow points to the right to show forward movement while being along the left edge shows that progress still needs to be made.

   

  Genderfluid: Oxford Dictionary states that a gender-fluid person does not identify with a single fixed gender. Encompassing the fluctuations and the flexibility of gender in gender-fluid people, the flag features several colors. The pink stands for femininity. The white means the lack of gender. The purple means the combination of masculinity and femininity. The black is for all genders, including third genders. The blue reflects masculinity.

   

  LGBTQ+: An acronym for “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer.” The “+” encompasses all other gender and sexual identities. The Rainbow Flag first appeared in 1978, when it was displayed during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade. Gilbert Baker, along with Lynn Segerblom, James, McNamara, and others, designed and created the rainbow flag to represent the LGBTQ+ community.

   

  Pansexual: Describes people who are capable of being attracted to multiple sexes or gender identities.

   

   

  Bisexual: A term that describes a person emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to more than one sex, gender, or gender identity though not necessarily simultaneously, in the same way, or to the same degree.

   

   

  Asexual: Those who do not experience sexual attraction or have an interest in or desire for sex. Asexuality is often viewed as a spectrum meaning there are varying levels and identities regarding someone’s emotional, spiritual, and romantic attraction.

   

   

  Intersex: Describes a person who is born with a sex that doesn’t fit the typical definitions of female or male due to genetic, hormonal, or anatomical differences.

   

   

  Genderqueer: A term that describes someone whose gender identity is not just a man or a woman. This identity can mean different things to different people.

   

   

   

  Nonbinary: Anything that falls outside of the binary system. Intersex, genderqueer, and bisexuality are all examples of non-binary identities.

   

   

   

  Straight Ally: Describes people who support the LGBTQIA+ community.

   

   

   

  Polysexual: Describes people who are attracted to multiple genders but not all.  A middle ground between bisexuality and pansexuality. Centered more around attractions to femininity and masculinity rather than gender itself.

   

   

  Polyamory: Celebrates the infinite selection of partners available to polyamorous people. Polyamorous people practice intimate relationships with more than one partner, with the informed consent of all partners involved.

   

   

  Lipstick Lesbian: Celebrates the femmes in the lesbian community.

   

   

   

  Aromantic: Describes a person who experiences little to no romantic attraction to others and/or a lack of interest in forming romantic relationships.

   

   

  Agender: Describes people who do not identify themselves as having a particular gender. They can identify as genderless, lacking gender, having a null gender, gender-neutral, or having an undefinable gender.
• Healthcare & Counseling Resources

  The following resources offer free and low-cost services to the LGBTQIA+ community: AIDS Healthcare Foundation

  Long Beach Health Center

  Health Services: Dental, Health, and Behavioral & HIV Testing and STD Screening and Treatment.

  1043 Elm Ave #302
  Long Beach, CA 90813

  Phone: (562) 432-7300

   

  Radiant Health Centers LGBTQ+ Health and HIV Center

  Irvine, CA 92614

  Website: www.radianthealthcenters.org
  Phone: (949) 809-5700

   

  The Healthcare Foundation – Orange County

  Santa Ana, CA 92705

  Website: www.hfoc.org 
  Phone: (714) 245-1650

   

  AHF Healthcare Center – Whittier

  Whittier, CA 90605

  Website: hivcare.org
  Phone: (562) 693-2654
• Transgender Resources

  The following resources offer free and low-cost services to the LGBTQIA+ community:

  The Trevor Project (Mental Health Services)

  Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential and 100% free.

  Call: (866) 488-7386

  Text ‘START’ to 678-678

  For chat information, visit:
  www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

  Trans Lifeline (Mental Health Services)

  Trans Lifeline is a hotline  offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. 

  https://translifeline.org 

  Transgender Law Center (Legal Aid)

  Offers comprehensive guidance on legal name and gender marker changes.

  https://transgenderlawcenter.org

   

  National Center for Transgender Equality (Trans Rights)

  Provides step-by-step resources for updating federal and state documents. The NCTE advocates for transgender rights, offering information on legal rights, policy updates, and support resources for transgender individuals

  https://transequality.org/documents/california-identity-documents

   

  LGBTQ Center OC (Health & Wellness Support)

  Trans*itions Health and Wellness is the only trans* specific health and wellness program in Orange County. Trans*itions exist to help guide the trans* community and their families throughout their transition and provide education and resources to allied businesses and community members.

  www.lgbtqcenteroc.org

  Planned Parenthood
  Health Services for LGBTQIA+ community

  Phone: (800) 230-7526
  Visit: www.plannedparenthood.org

   

   
• Leadership & Advocacy Resources

  The following resources offer free and low-cost services to the LGBTQIA+ community:

  PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians And Gays) Orange County
  Leadership and Advocacy Services

  Phone: (714) 997-8047
  Email: brendathompsonpflag@gmail.com

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  Orange County Equality Coalition

  OCEC’s founding members began organizing in the interest of marriage equality and justice for all people in a progressive Orange County. 

  Website: www.ocequality.org

   

  PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Long Beach
  Leadership and Advocacy Services

  Phone: (714) 743-1926
  Email: pflaglb@yahoo.com
• Community Support Services

  The following resources offer free and low-cost services to the LGBTQIA+ community:

  The LGBTQ Center Long Beach
  Wraparound Services

  2017 E. 4th St
  Long Beach, CA 90814

  Phone: (562) 434-4455
  Email: info@centerlb.org

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  Trans Lifeline
  Wraparound Services

  Hotline: (877) 565-8860

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  The Okra Project
  Food delivery service: The Okra Project hires Black Trans chefs to cook healthy, home-cooked meals for Black Trans people in their homes.

  Phone: (914) 984-7936
  Email: theokraprojectnyc@gmail.com

  LGBT National Help Center
  Wraparound Services

  Hotline: (888) 843-4564

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  LGBTQ Center OC
  Wraparound Services

  1605 N Spurgeon St
  Santa Ana, CA 92701

  Phone: (714) 953-5428
  Email: info@lgbtcenteroc.org
  Website: www.lgbtqcenteroc.org

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  TWCOC (Trans Women of Color Collective)
  Social service: TWOCC is a one-of-a-kind organizing collective that develops and amplifies the leadership of trans women of color to be the writers of our own narratives.

  Website

   

   
• Hotlines

  The following are LGBTQIA+ crisis hotlines:

  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  Phone: (800) 273-8255

   

  Crisis Text Line

  START to 741-741

   

  National AIDS Hotline

  Phone: (800) 342-2437

   

  National Runaway Switchboard

  Phone: (800) 621-4000

   

  THRIVE Lifeline

  Phone: (313) 662-8209

   

  Pride Institute LGBTQ Dependency

  Phone: (800) 547-7433

   

  The Trevor Project

  Phone: (866) 488-7386

   

  LGBT National Youth Hotline (ages 25 and under)

  Phone: (800) 246-7743

   

  24-Hour Crisis Center:

  Phone: (310) 392-8381

   

  NAMI Helpline

  Phone: (800) 950-NAMI or text “NAMI” to 741741

  Trans Lifeline

  Phone: (877) 565-8860

   

  The National Runaway Safeline

  Phone: (800) 786-2929

   

  Pride Institute

  Phone: (800) 547-7433

   

  SAGE LGBTQ Elder Hotline

  Phone: (888) 234-7243

   

  Fenway Health

  Phone: (888) 340-4528

   

  GLBT National Hotline

  Phone: (888) 843-4564

   

  The True Colors United

  Phone: (800) 547-7433

   

  Crisis Text Line:

  Text COURAGE to 74141

   

  24-Hour Suicide Prevention Center:

  Phone: (310) 391-1253
• Resource Links
  • Advocate.com
  • Archives of Encyclopedia of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Culture
  • Equality California
  • Equality Federation
  • Frameline
  • Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network
  • GLAAD: Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
  • Lambda Legal
  • National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
  • Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays

Name & Gender FAQs for Students

North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) recognizes that a student may prefer to use a name other than their legal name. NOCE also recognizes that a student’s gender identity may not align with the dominant gender construct, including their legal sex.

Students can update their personal information so their professors and peers will see the name and gender the student wants them to see on Canvas and the professors’ rosters! Change your gender, name, and/or pronouns on the student information change form.

Gender identity and chosen name may be used on unofficial records and documents maintained by the District, and in situations where legal sex and legal name are not required by law or District policy.

• How do I set my chosen/preferred name?

  Any student can designate a chosen/preferred name by submitting the Student Information Change Form to Admissions and Records. Be sure to include:

  • Current Name On File (legal name)
  • Preferred/Chosen Name
  • Banner ID
  • Student Signature (can be typed on digital forms)
  • Date

  Form may be submitted by, email starhelp@noce.edu, mail to 315 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, or you can visit the NOCE Wilshire Center at 315 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832.
• Where will my gender, pronouns, and preferred/chosen name be used?

  Every effort must be made by District employees to use your gender, pronouns, and chosen name as declared (on the Student Information Change Form  and within Canvas) in every context within the District, including face-to-face, electronic, and print interactions, except where legally required to use the legal name and sex.

  • Your gender identity will be used only for data reporting purposes.
  • Your personal pronouns will currently only be visible in Canvas.
  • Your chosen name will appear everywhere within Canvas and on Faculty Rosters within myGateway. We are currently in the process of updating other software applications used throughout the college to show your chosen name rather than your legal name whenever possible. Your legal name will be used on every other document, both for legal purposes and privacy reasons. If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions about the use of chosen names and legal names, please contact: Triseinge Ortiz, NOCE Registrar, tortiz@noce.edu.
• How can I update my personal pronouns?

  A student’s personal pronouns are words used for a student in place of their proper name. Some examples include “she/her,” “he/him,” “ze/hir,” “they/them,” or other pronouns. Some students may use specific pronouns, multiple pronouns, or no pronouns.

  Currently, personal pronouns only appear in Canvas. If you wish to add/change your pronouns in Canvas, please log on to Canvas. Click “Account” (top left), select “Settings,” and click the “Edit Settings” button. A drop-down menu will appear next to “Pronouns.” Be sure to click the “Update Settings” button. As soon as you have done this, your pronouns should appear in parentheses after your name everywhere your name appears in Canvas.
• How can I legally change my name and gender markers?

  To legally change your name and gender markers, you must follow the legal process for the state you live in. The National Center for Transgender Equality has information for each state as well as for federal documents.

  If you open the link and scroll down, you should find information relevant for California residents.
• How can I update my gender/gender identity for NOCE records?

  A student’s internal sense of being masculine, feminine, nonbinary, genderqueer, agender, etc. defines their gender and/or gender identity. A student’s gender identity may be the same as their legal sex (cisgender) or different from their legal sex (transgender, nonbinary, etc.), and their gender identity may change over time.

  A student can update their gender identity by completing the Student Information Change Form.

  Form may be submitted by, email starhelp@noce.edu, mail to 315 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832, or you can visit the NOCE Wilshire Center at 315 E Wilshire Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832.

LGBTQIA+ Events