The flip side of San Francisco's gay revolution has in some women's
circles led to a separatist culture, and women's resources and services
are sometimes lumped together under the lesbian category. While this may
be no bad thing, it can be hard to tell which organizations exist
irrespective of sexuality. Don't let this stop you checking out anything
that sounds interesting; nobody is going to refuse you entry or help if
you're not a lesbian
Contacts and resources
Lyon-Martin Women's Health Services 1748 Market St at Valencia,
Suite 201 (tel 415/565-7667). Low-cost health care and referral service.
Drop-in hours Mon-Fri from 8.30am to 5pm; appointments available at
other times.
Osento Bathhouse 955 Valencia St (tel 415/282-6333). More than a
bathhouse, this is the heart of San Francisco's women's community. Girls
of all shapes, sizes, colors and persuasions. Open 1pm-1am.
San Francisco Women Against Rape (tel 415/647-7273 or 647-RAPE). 24-hour
crisis line based within the Women's Building.
Women's Building 3543 18th St (tel 415/431-1180). Central stop in the
Mission for women's art and political events. A great place to get
information - the women who staff the building are happy to deal with
the most obscure of inquiries.
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