Trans & Queer Voices
of the San Gabriel Valley
The San Gabriel Valley (SGV) is the most culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse communities in LA County. Home to 2 million residents, its estimated that 120,000 Trans & Queer (LGBTQIA2S+) people live in SGV. Through the 478 responses we received through our survey, we found that Trans & Queer youth generally do not feel SGV is a safe space, with high rates of instability and limited access to resources.
Despite this, Trans & Queer community are highly engaged with the community. Perhaps as a result of the violence and discrimination the Trans & Queer community experiences daily, queer people take care of their own when their local officials fail to do so. What is abundantly clear is that Trans & Queer people know exactly what they want to see in their San Gabriel Valley. There is a strong need and desire for resources, programs, visibility, safety, and support to help Trans & Queer Gabrielinos thrive at home.
Demographics
478 individuals who identified as LGBTQIA2S+ filled out our survey.
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Primarily young adults between ages 20-39 Latine/o/a/x, Asian and white gender-expansive people, cisgender women, and assigned female at birth
Safety
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Details of our safety surveys from Trans and Queer folk in SGV.
Gender-affirming care is a basic need for many TGI people.
All TGI groups report the highest rates of having or desiring the following types of gender-affirming care:
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Therapy
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Hormone replacement therapy
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Top surgery (breast/chest removal, reduction, or augmentation)
When asked about barriers, common answers were related to providers, cost or insurance.
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Providers lacked knowledge about gender-affirming care or TGI people generally misgendered by providers and refused care
Here’s a breakdown of our TGI responses.
Resources in the SGV
Space is Limited
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Unlike West Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles, the SGV is limited in resources and community spaces specific for Trans & Queer people
People Leave for Basic Needs
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The data reinforces the common experience of SGV residents having to leave the SGV
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More than half with a specialist provider, receive care outside of the SGV
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When there are resources, they are often not culturally relevant and difficult to access
Low City Satisfaction
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Overall satisfaction numbers are low
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Participants expressed a need for more from their city leadership
Here’s a breakdown of what we’ve found.
Conclusion
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Meet the Team
Alma Leyva (she/ella)
Research Director, SGV LGBTQ Center
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Héctor Trinidad Plascencia (they/we)
Executive Director, Plascencia Consulting
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Julien de Jesus (they/them)
Research & Advocacy Manager, SGV
LGBTQ Center
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