The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) values the health of all Californians. Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and Plus (LGBTQ+) communities, similar to other communities, experience some distinct health concerns, inequities, and disparities. 

Some of the health issues that affect everyone can affect LGBTQ+ individuals differently. LGBTQ+ people of every age, race/ethnicity, and background need to be mindful of the need to make caring for their health a priority. 

CDPH has resources available which can assist you in determining what screenings are necessary at each stage of life, to understand which health issues impact LGBTQ+ individuals most often. 

These resources will provide you with the tools you need to be the healthiest you, at every phase of life. Empower yourself to make health a priority.​​

• Real Talk: Embracing Sexual Health & Empowerment​
  

2025 PRIDE Toolkit

The 2025 PRIDE toolkit was created to help event organizers educate attendees about sexual health issues including mpox vaccination and HIV and STI testing while providing connections to services that will help keep them and their communities healthy. You will find posters, flyers, and sticker art files to choose from along with step-by-step instructions on how to produce these materials for distribution at your PRIDE event.

• ​​​PRIDE Toolkit Instructions (PDF, 2.7MB)​​
  

Download this instruction file first. It includes descriptions of all the materials, links to all art files and step-by-step instructions for production.​

• ​HIV Testing Stickers

​​​​​​​Here are stickers that promote ordering free HIV tests from TakeMeHome.org​. For production instructions, download the PRIDE Toolkit Instructions listed above.

• Free hugs & free at-home HIV testing (PDF)
  
• Still Here. Still Fierce. Trans Sticker (PDF)
  
• Still Here. Still Fierce. Unified Sticker (PDF)​

• ​Sexual Health Testing Flyers

​​​​Here are a series of high-resolution 8.5" x 11" flyers that promote STI and HIV testing benefits and resources. For production instructions, download the PRIDE Toolkit Instructions listed above.

• ​The most common symptom is no symptom at all.
  
• The most common symptom is no symptom at all. (printer-friendly color)​
  
• The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested.
  
• The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested. (printer-friendly color)
  
• Most STIs are curable. Get tested.
  
• Most STIs are curable. Get tested. (printer-friendly color)
  
• STIs are common. Get tested.
  
• STIs are common. Get tested. (printer-friendly color)​
  
• El síntoma más común es no tener ningún síntoma.
  
• El síntoma más común es no tener ningún síntoma. (printer-friendly color)
  
• La única manera de saber si tienes una ETS es haciéndote una prueba.
  
• La única manera de saber si tienes una ETS es haciéndote una prueba. (printer-friendly color)​
  
• La mayoría de las ETS tienen cura. Háganse la prueba.
  
• La mayoría de las ETS tienen cura. Háganse la prueba. (printer-friendly color)
  
• Las ETS son comunes. Háganse la prueba.
• Las ETS son comunes. Háganse la prueba. (printer-friendly color)​​​
  

• Sexual Health Testing Posters
  

​​​Here are a series of high-resolution 24" x 36"posters that promote STI and HIV testing benefits and resources. For production instructions, download the PRIDE Toolkit Instructions listed above.

• The most common symptom is no symptom at all. (2.3MB)​​
• ​The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested. (3.3MB)
  
• Does your milkshake bring all the boys to the yard? (3.3MB)
  
• Most STIs are curable. Get tested. (2.4MB)​
  
• STIs are common. Get tested. (3.4MB)
  
• El síntoma más común es no tener ningún síntoma. (2.8MB)
  
• La única manera de saber si tienes una ETS es haciéndote una prueba. (2.9MB)​
  
• ¿Tu batido atrea a los chico o solo a los que tienen sed? (3.4MB)
  
• La mayoría de las ETS tienen cura. Háganse la prueba. (2.4MB)
  
• Las ETS son comunes. Háganse la prueba. (3.5MB)​
  

• Mpox Vaccination Flyers

  ​​​​​Here are a series of high-resolution 8.5" x 11" flyers that promote mpox vaccination benefits and resources. For production instructions, download the PRIDE Toolkit Instructions listed above.

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  Mpox vaccines are safe, effective and available now!​

  Mpox vaccines are safe, effective and available now! (printer-friendly color)
  

  ¡Las vacunas contra mpox son seguras, efectivas y ya están disponibles!​​
  

  ¡Las vacunas contra mpox son seguras, efectivas y ya están disponibles! (printer-friendly color)​​
  

  ​Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your community from mpox!
  

  Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your community from mpox! (printer-friendly color)

  ¡La vacuna contra mpox es la mejor manera de protegerse y proteger a su comunidad de mpox!​
  

  ¡La vacuna contra mpox es la mejor manera de protegerse y proteger a su comunidad de mpox!​ (printer-friendly color)​
  

  Mpox vaccines are most effective when you get 2 doses 28 days apart!

  Mpox vaccines are most effective when you get 2 doses 28 days apart! (printer-friendly color)​

  ¡Las vacunas contra mpox son más efectivas cuando se aplican 2 dosis con 28 días de diferencia!
  

  ¡Las vacunas contra mpox son más efectivas cuando se aplican 2 dosis con 28 días de diferencia!​ (printer-friendly color)​
  
  

• ​Mpox Vaccination Stickers
​​​Here are a series of stickers that promote mpox vaccination benefits and resources. For production instructions, download the PRIDE Toolkit Instructions listed above.

​Vaxed for mpox? Forward Pride. (PDF)

Vaxed for mpox? Transgender Pride. (PDF)

• Abortion Access
  
• ​​Family PACT - Comprehensive family planning services for eligible low-income women and men
• Preconception Health
  

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

• Take Charge of Your Sexual Health
  
• STD Control Branch
• To Find Sexual Health Services Near You

Sexual Violence

• Sexual Violence Prevention

Substance Use and Harm Reduction​​​​

• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services
  
• Methadone Clinic Directory​
• Harm Reduction Services​
  

Vaccines​

• Vaccines and Immunizations

Health and Wellness

Help to Quit Using Tobacco

• CA Tobacco Control Branch
• Cessation Services and Resources

Living with HIV

• Positive Next Steps

Nutrition

• Champions for Change

Physical Activity

• Champions for Change Be Active
  

Problem Gambling

• CA Office of Problem Gambling
• ​​Gambler’s Self-assessment​
  
• Self-assessment for Family Members of Gamblers

Sexual Health

​Tips for Healthy Living

• Champions for Change

Resources and Related Links

​​Healthy Eating

• Champions for Change Tips for Eating Healthy
  

Parenting Resources

• Breastfeeding
• National Parent Helpline (855-4A-PARENT)
  
• Newborn Screening
  
• Resources for Parents and Families about Early Childhood Education
• Resources for Parenting Children of All Ages, as well as Specific Resources for LGBT Parents
  
• TalkWithYourKids.org​
  

Reports

• California Department of Justice - State of Pride Report 2024 (PDF, 7.0MB)
• ​California Department of Justice - State of Pride Report 2023 (PDF, 1.9MB)​

CA Department of Education Public Schools LGBT Resources

• Statewide & National Sexual Health Resources

Supplemental Nutrition Support Services

• CALFresh Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• CalWorks
• Women Infant and Children (WIC)