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		Coming Out Can Be Ageless This fact sheet answer questions about coming out later in life. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, Bisexuality, Coming Out Later in Life, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit This publication, by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, informs health care providers and prevention specialists about the health experiences of LGBT populations. Understanding the health issues of LGBT individuals is a significant step in improving access to care and the quality of behavioral health services. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Waking Up: LGBT in Old Age This essay, written by 78-year-old Ellen Ensig-Brodsky, describes her personal journey of encountering issues related to LGBT aging as a long-term care surveyor. As a result, Ensig-Brodsky helped create the Pride Senior Network, an organization aimed at providing LGBT older adults with a wide range of services. MORE > Read more: Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Lesbian, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Video: Quality of Life of Older Adult Lesbians with Alcoholism This video describes the aging research by Dr. Noell Rowan, University of Louisville, regarding older adult lesbians with alcoholism with a focus on resiliency and quality of life. The rationale for the study is described along with initial findings. MORE > Go to Web Site Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Disparities and Resilience among LGBT Older Adults This publication is the first national federally-funded project to examine LGBT aging and health. It documents significant health disparities impacting LGBT older adults as they age, including disability, physical and mental distress, victimization, discrimination, and lack of access to supportive aging and health services. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Bisexuality, Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Families, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Homophobia & Transphobia, Lesbian, Mental Health, Racial Equity, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		HIV Fact or Fiction Too many myths and misconceptions surround HIV and AIDS, particularly for people over 50 living with the disease. Learn the facts about HIV/AIDS and older adults. MORE > Read more: Aging & Ageism, Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Housing & Homelessness, Lesbian, Mental Health, Racial Equity, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		HIV/AIDS Epidemic in the U.S. A 2-page fact sheet, published in August 2011, with current statistics. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		R^3 Report This report emphasizes the importance of communication between a patient and health care provider. It addresses the issue that disclosure of one's sexual orientation can potentially affect quality of health care but also reaffirms that there are several federal laws in place that protect patients from various forms of discrimination. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Caregiving, Homophobia & Transphobia, Lesbian, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Trailer: Edie & Thea Documentary This documentary presents the story of two young women who met and fell in love in the closeted 1960s--leading to an engagement that would span more than 40 years. MORE > Go to Web Site Read more: Caregiving, Lesbian

		HIV Risk for Lesbians, Bisexuals & WSW This 22-page publication by the Women's Institute's at GMHC discusses the risks associated with HIV transmission amongst women who have sex with women. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Homophobia & Transphobia, Lesbian, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		2009 Directory of LGBTQ People of Color Organizations and Projects in the U.S. Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues has updated the directory of organizations listed in “Building Communities: Autonomous LGBTQ People of Color Organizations in the U.S,” and included projects housed in broader-themed organizations that explicitly address LGBTQ people of color. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Bisexuality, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		Out For Change: Racial and Economic Justice Issues in LGBT Communities This report highlights a number of issues facing LGBT communities, as well as existing organizing efforts among LGBT groups that effectively address racial and economic justice matters. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Bisexuality, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		Audre Lorde Project A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non Conforming People of Color center for community organizing, focusing on the New York City area. Through mobilization, education and capacity-building, they work for community wellness and progressive social and economic justice. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 718-596-0342 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		Gender Alliance of the South Sound The Gender Alliance of the South Sound (GASS) is located in southern Puget Sound region of Washington state that provides support, community outreach, resources, peer counseling, and social activities for individuals who are transgender, crossgendered, intersexed, androgyne, gender variant, cross-dressing or whose expression of gender is different from their assigned gender at birth. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (253) 383-2318 Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Out to Brunch: Monthly Brunch for Older LBT Women LGBT Community Meals in Massachusetts MORE > Go to Web Site \| (617) 522-6700 X306 Read more: Community, Lesbian, LGBT Older Adults

		Tacoma Rainbow Center Tacoma Rainbow Center is an LGBT Community Center serving Tacoma and the Greater Pierce County. It holds regular drop-in hours for people to use the computer lab, speak with staff and volunteers, watch movies, play games, or get referrals to local services. The center also offers regular groups and programs including a transmen discussion group and a SOFFA (significant others, friends, family, and allies) support group. Meeting space is also available for LGBT groups, meetings, or activities. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (253) 383-2318 Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Gay Inside Out Formerly the Village Vida Centre, Gay Inside Out is an online LGBT Community Center based out of Bellingham, WA that offers LGBT-specific and friendly programs and services by liaisoning with local groups such as Frontrunners and PFLAG. Although there is not yet a physical space, Gay Inside Out is a LGBT resource for those in greater Whatcom County. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (360) 220-8400 Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Seattle Senior Services Seattle Senior Services is an agency that promotes positive aging for all older adults, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, in the greater Seattle area. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (206) 448-5757 Read more: Aging & Ageism, Bisexuality, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Housing & Homelessness, Lesbian, Mental Health, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Vista Youth Center Vista Youth Center is an organization in Kennewick, WA that seeks to empower and enrich the lives of LGBT and questioning youth ages 14-21. The center offers socializing and volunteer opportunities and provide a safe place for Eastern Washington's LGBT youth. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (509)396-5198 Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Tacoma Lesbian Concern Tacoma Lesbian Concern is a non-profit organization that provides local lesbians with social activities, networking opportunities, and education and political awareness. The organization also offers a monthly calendar of activities and rotating events. MORE > Go to Web Site Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Oasis Youth Center The Oasis Youth Center is a drop-in center for LGBT and questioning youth ages 14-24 in and around Seattle, Tacoma, and Pierce County. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (253) 671-2838 (office); emergency: (253) 988-2108 Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Coming Out Women Coming Out Women, located in Tacoma, WA, is a confidential support/discussion group for women who are in varying degrees of being "out." MORE > Go to Web Site \| (253)268-0098 Read more: Aging & Ageism, Bisexuality, Coming Out Later in Life, Health & Wellness, Homophobia & Transphobia, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Q Center: Portland's LGBTQ Community Center The Q Center is Portland's local LGBTQ Center that has a monthly calendar of events, programs, and services. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (503) 234-7837 Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		The Portland Lesbian Choir The Portland Lesbian Choir is a women's performance group that performs a concert every 4-5 months. The Choir aims to provide educational, cultural, and social enrichment for its members and its audiences. The choir affirms values of all people, regardless of age, race, class, gender, and political affiliations. MORE > Go to Web Site \| Voicemail only: (503) 877-4812 Read more: Bisexuality, Lesbian, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Lavender Womyn Lavender Womyn is a lesbian social group for women of all ages, offering social activities and online dating. There are chapters all across Oregon State as well as in Arkansas, Washington/Idaho, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and New York. MORE > Go to Web Site Read more: Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		The Community Center, Inc. The Community Center Inc., is a LGBT community center located in Garden City, ID, minutes from downtown Boise. The Center offers resources, referrals, meeting space for LGBT groups, Idaho's largest LGBT lending library, an extensive LGBT materials archive, a women's social group, and a transgender support group. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (208) 336-3870 Read more: Bisexuality, Families, HIV & Aging, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		The Western Montana Community Center The Western Montana Community Center is an LGBT center located in Missoula, MT that offers a monthly calendar of events, annual fundraisers and social groups for gay men, lesbians, and the trans community, as well as the electronic magazine Out Words. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (406) 543-2224 Read more: Bisexuality, Families, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Quatrefoil Library Quatrefoil is a member-supported library with collections focusing on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) books, periodicals, films, and sound recordings. The library features materials on coming out, community organizations, historical events, great GLBT literature and non-fiction, local resources, news and current events impacting the GLBT community, and entertainment. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (651) 641-0969 Read more: Bisexuality, Lesbian, Transgender

		Gay Asian and Pacific Islander Men of New York (GAPIMNY) GAPIMNY provides a safe and supportive social, political, and educational forum for gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning Asian and Pacific Islander men in the New York metropolitan area. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 212-802-7423 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender

		GRIOT Circle, Inc. GRIOT (Gay Reunion In Our Times) Circle is a community based organization which seeks to maintain a safe space for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people of color. We provide emotional support and quality programming in order to counteract the effects of ageism, racism, sexism and homophobia on this fragmented and marginalized population MORE > Go to Web Site \| 718 246-2775 Read more: Bisexuality, Lesbian, Racial Equity

		MOCHA MOCHA strengthens communities of color and their families, as they define them, by providing supportive environments.They seek to promote health and wellness through advocacy, education, prevention, service and community development specializing in LGBTQ programming. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 585-420-1400 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		Unity Fellowship Church of Philadelphia The Unity Fellowship's mission is to offer religious and spiritual services to the GLBTQ community of Philadelphia through worship service and community programs and to combat social injustices such as racism, homophobia and sexism through social justice ministry. MORE > Send E-mail \| 215-222-3180 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Spirituality, Transgender

		Entre Hermanos Entre Hermanos exists to provide support, develop leadership and strengthen the Latino(a) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender community of Seattle and King County. Entre Hermanos provides a cultural, social and emotional environment of safe health, creating a model appropriate to the needs of our GLBT Latino(a) community. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 206-322-7700 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		Queer People of Color Liberation Project QPOC Liberation Project is made up of a group of Seattle-based artists, organizers and activists who have come together to create a series of theatre productions and discussion series. The group strives to be visible and validate themselves by working to create spaces where queer people of color can build community, share stories, and organize to end the multiple intersecting oppressions. MORE > Send E-mail \| 206-467-9976 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		Asian/Pacific Islander Queers United for Action AQUA is an all-volunteer organization empowering the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning members of the Asian and Pacific Islander community in the metro Washington, DC area focusing on queer API issues and interests. MORE > Go to Web Site \| aquadc@gmail.com Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Transgender

		Khush DC An LGBT social and political organization for those of South Asian origin. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 202-237-0981 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		Two Spirit Society of Washington, DC The mission is to empower Indigenous Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Two-Spirit people through social and culture activities. MORE > Send E-mail \| 202-256-7836 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		Sheba, Connexus and Project Able (Projects Of Diverse And Resilient, Inc.) Diverse and Resilient is committed to the healthy development of LGBT people in Wisconsin through building leadership in individuals and capacity in organizations. SHEBA (Sisters Helping Each other Battle AIDS) is an African American transgender leadership development program. Connexus is an African American LGBT social and educational program. Project ABLE is a CDC-funded program for African American MSM. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 414-390-0444 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		NativeOUT Mission is to educate, gain acceptance, conduct outreach, promote visibility, encourage wellness, build alliances, and advocate for our Native American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Two-Spirit community. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 602-427-8336 Read more: Bisexuality, Lesbian, Mental Health, Racial Equity, Transgender

		(A)EROMESTIZA (a)eromestiza creates dynamic live performances that incorporate complex theatrical, sound, movement and video components. These innovative productions, have been presented to national and international audiences. The productions challenge stereotypes by interpreting identity, race, sexuality and community from a queer, female and mixed-race point of view. To email the organization, please click here. MORE > Send E-mail \| 415-558-9021 Read more: Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity

		API (Asian & Pacific Islander) Family Pride The mission of Asian and Pacific Islander Family Pride is to end the isolation of Asian and Pacific Islander families with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members through support, education, and dialogue. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 510-818-0887 Read more: Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity

		Trikone Trikone offers a supportive, empowering and non-judgmental environment, where LGBT South Asians can meet, make connections and proudly promote awareness and acceptance of their sexuality in society. MORE > Go to Web Site \| trikone@trikone.org Read more: Bisexuality, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		Zuna Institute Zuna Institute is a national advocacy organization for Black Lesbians that addresses issues such as health, economic development, education and public policy. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 916-207-1037 Read more: Lesbian, Racial Equity

		ZAMI, Inc. ZAMI, Inc. is a not-for-profit collective for lesbians of African descent residing in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. ZAMI’s primary mission is to empower and affirm the lives of lesbians of color through advocacy, leadership development, support/discussion groups, social/cultural activities, drum performances, outreach and education. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 404-370-0920 Read more: Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity

		Amigas Latinas Amigas Latinas is a support, education and advocacy organization for lesbian, bisexual and questioning women of Latina heritage that provide a safe environment and offers opportunities to gather, celebrate and explore their identities and potential as women who love women. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 773-661-0940 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity

		Queer & Asian Series – Community Spaces (A Program Of Map For Health) MAP is a community-based organization whose mission is to improve Asian health—particularly sexual and reproductive health—by linking people to services and promoting safer sex. Queer & Asian's line-up includes performance events, community celebrations, and Boston Pride Day. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 617-426-6755 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		QAPA QAPA, formerly AMALGM, is the oldest Asian queer organization in the United States. QAPA is committed to providing a supportive social, political, and educational environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage (this is inclusive of A/PIs, A/PI Americans and those who are of mixed A/PI heritage) in the Boston and New England area. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 617-335-3907 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		Somos Latino/as LGBT Coalition of Massachusetts Somos Latino/as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Coalition is a non-profit organization that represents and serves the LGBT Latino/a population in Massachusetts. MORE > Send E-mail Read more: Bisexuality, Health Care Access, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		Karibu House Karibu House is a non-profit, multi-service community center that exists to promote the positive mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being and identities for lesbians, gay men, bi-attracted, and transgender (LGBT) persons of color. MORE > Send E-mail \| 313-865-2170 x3 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		KICK – The Agency For LGBT African-Americans KICK's mission is to increase awareness of and support to Detroit’s dynamic LGBT culture through education and advocacy with integrity and pride. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 313-438-2222 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

		The GLBT Association Of Middle Eastern Americans (Al GAMEA) A human services organization established for support, socialization and awareness in the LGBTQ Middle Eastern Community. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 313-729-7515 Read more: Bisexuality, Health & Wellness, Lesbian, Racial Equity, Transgender

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