The Oasis Institute
To promote healthy aging through lifelong learning, active lifestyles and volunteer engagement. Oasis offers classes and volunteer experiences in-person and online.
November 2021
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SAGE Línea telefónica nacional para personas mayores LGBT
La línea de ayuda para personas mayores LGBT está disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, en inglés y español, con traducción en 180 idiomas.
July 2021
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SAGEConnect
SAGEConnect is a program designed to pull isolated or lonely LGBT older people tighter into our community and make sure they feel safe, loved, and visible despite having to stay indoors. SAGEConnect matches volunteers who can commit to calling their match at least once per week with older LGBT people who are interested in receiving a call.
April 2020
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SAGE's National LGBT Elder Hotline............... 877-360-LGBT
SAGE's National LGBT Elder Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can request to speak with someone in English or Spanish by calling 877-360-LGBT.
August 2019
Learn More Download PDF | 877-360-LGBTNYC SAGE Centers
Togetherness, friendship, community, and pride characterize SAGE’s five New York City innovative senior centers. Each location—the Bronx, Brooklyn, Harlem, Midtown, and Staten Island—shows off a distinct style, and each presents a unique way to experience all SAGE has to offer.
July 2018
Learn More Go to Web Site | 212-741-2247State Lifespan Respite Programs or Projects
State Lifespan Respite Programs or Projects
November 2015
Learn More Go to Web SiteNational Respite Locator Service
The National Respite Locator Service helps parents, family caregivers, and professionals find respite services in their state and local area to match their specific needs.
November 2015
Learn More Go to Web SiteAlzheimer's Association Hudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester
The Alzheimer's Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
April 2015
Learn More Go to Web Site | 1.800.272.3900Alzheimer's Association, Central New York Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
March 2015
Learn More Go to Web Site | 1-800-272-3900Alzheimer's Association Long Island
The Alzheimer's Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
March 2015
Learn More Go to Web Site | 800-272-3900TransLine
TransLine is a national online transgender medical consultation service that offers health care providers up-to-date transgender clinical information and individualized case consultation across a broad range of clinical transgender issues.
February 2015 | TransLine
Learn More Go to Web Site | (415) 901-7120Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people. They run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
November 2014
Learn More Go to Web Site | (877) 565-8860
Know-How: The Trans Person's Guide to Get or Change All of the Life Documents and Essential Paperwork You'll Need to Make Your Way in the World
This publication is chock-full of specific steps and how-to’s to help transgender people in New York State manage the process of changing names, gender markers, and identity documents from driver’s licenses to passports.
October 2014 | Planned Parenthood's Out for Health; Ithaca College Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services
Learn More Download PDFLGBT Cultural Competency Training
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging provides a suite of in-person and online trainings for all levels of staff and volunteers. These trainings assist you in learning the best ways to create an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment for your LGBT older adult population.
July 2014
Learn More Go to Web Site | 212.741.2247CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers
CenterLink is an umbrella organization of all LGBT centers across the country. The website has a directory of LGBT centers that you can use to find the center closest to you.
May 2014
Learn More Go to Web Site | 954-765-6024LGBT Bereavement Support Group in Upstate New York
This article describes an LGBT-specific bereavement support group operating currently in Syracuse, New York.
April 2014 | Walter Stein
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SAGEWorks: LGBT 40+ Employment Assistance
SAGEWorks is a national employment support program for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people age 40 and older that expands participants’ job hunting skills and career options, and connects employers to diverse high-caliber candidates.
November 2013
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How does the Supreme Court's decision in the marriage equality cases affect same-sex couple in New York?
Thinking about getting married in New York now that part of DOMA has been overturned? Read through this article by Thomas Sciacca, Esq. for an overview of different considerations.
July 2013 | Thomas Sciacca, Esq.
Learn More Download PDFGRIOT Circle
GRIOT (Gay Reunion In Our Time) Circle is a grassroots organization which seeks to address the needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) citizens, particularly people of color, though we are open to all races by providing programs and support systems designed to affirm their lives and encourage self-empowerment.
January 2013
Learn More Go to Web Site | 718-246-2775National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center - Ombudsman Locator
The National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center provides a listing for every state's ombudsment. Long-term care ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes and assisted living facilities.
September 2012
Learn More Go to Web SiteSAGE Rochester
SAGE Rochester is the major provider of social and educational programs to enhance the lives of older LGBTI in Rochester, NY. To enrich the environment of the overall community, SAGE Rochester educates the community about relevant LGBTI issues and supports aging LGBTI individuals.
March 2012
Learn More Go to Web Site | 585-244-8640 ext 23SAGE Hudson Valley
SAGE Hudson Valley is housed within the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston, NY. The affiliate strives to increase the visibility of individuals and communities of LGBT older adults living in the mid-Hudson region.
March 2012
Learn More Go to Web Site | (845) 331-5300SAGE Long Island
SAGE Long Island is a bi-county (Nassau and Suffolk) not-for-profit organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs of the Long Island LGBT senior community by providing education, advocacy and social support services. It is committed to providing high quality, life enriching programs that value age, gender, racial, ethnic, religious and economic diversity and is further committed to fostering greater understanding, support and advocacy for the rights of LGBT seniors on Long Island.
March 2012
Learn More Go to Web Site | (631) 665-2300SAGE Upstate
SAGE Upstate addresses the needs of LGBT Central New Yorkers as they age. SAGE Upstate offers health and wellness programming, support groups, education and social activities for LGBTQ people and allies, as well as education for health care providers and other audiences about the needs of older LGBTQ people.
March 2012
Learn More Go to Web Site | (315) 478-1923SAGE Upstate
SAGE Upstate addresses the needs of LGBT Central New Yorkers as they age. SAGE Upstate offers health and wellness programming, support groups, education and social activities for LGBTQ people and allies, as well as education for health care providers and other audiences about the needs of older LGBTQ people.
March 2012
Learn More Go to Web Site | (315) 478-1923Eldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects people to services for older adults and their families.
February 2012 | Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Learn More Go to Web Site | 1-800-677-1116Gay 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.
September 2011
Learn More Go to Web Site | 212-802-7423Gay 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.
September 2011
Learn More Go to Web Site | 212-802-7423GRIOT 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
September 2011
Learn More Go to Web Site | 718 246-2775MOCHA
LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer) people of color need space to network, socialize and address the various health issues faced around this region. The MOCHA Center exists to meet those needs. The MOCHA Center serves Rochester and Buffalo through our two locations. Our spaces host community events, offer supportive services to those in need, provide a link to PrEP (a life-saving HIV prevention medication), perform free HIV testing and sex education, and distribute free safer sex tools like condoms and lube to the community.
September 2011
Learn More Go to Web Site | 585-420-1400
NYS Marriage Equality: Focus on Estate Planning
Trusts and Estates attorney, Tom Sciacca, Esq., details the importance of estate planning in relation to New York State's passage of marriage equality.
July 2011 | Tom Sciacca, Esq.
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Tom Sciacca, Esq. Explains the Importance of Marriage Equality in New York State
Tom Sciacca, Trusts and Estates attorney, discusses the importance of marriage equality in New York State pertaining to end-of-life decisions and estate planning.
July 2011 | Tom Sciacca, Esq..
Learn More Go to Web SiteNew York State Office for the Aging
The Department is the place to turn for questions about benefits and services, assistance with government program applications, and for special services to help older New Yorkers and their caregivers.
June 2011
Learn More Go to Web Site | 800-342-9871New York State Office for the Aging - Legal Assistance
Provides links to information on where older adults can get legal help in New York state.
June 2011
Learn More Go to Web Site | 800-342-9871LawHelp.org/NY
Providing information about various legal matters of interest to older adults in New York.
June 2011
Learn More Go to Web SiteAdvance Directive: New York
Caring Connections provides free advance directives and instructions for each state that can be opened as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file.
June 2011
Learn More Go to Web Site | 800.658.8898Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Law Association of Greater New York (LeGaL)
The LeGaL Foundation offers walk-in clinics, referral services and other resources for members of the LGBT community in the NYC area.
June 2011
Learn More Go to Web Site | (212) 459-4873The New York Legal Assistance Group: LGBT Project
A not-for-profit law office that provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers.The full-service agency provides consultations, representation and advocacy on a broad range of legal issues.
June 2011
Learn More Go to Web Site | 212-613-5000 X5107
LGBT Older Adults: Know Your Rights in New York State Nursing Homes
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults have many legal rights while in the care of a nursing home in New York State, including the right to be free from discrimination, neglect and emotional and physical abuse.
July 2010 | Lamda Legal and SAGE
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LGBT Health and Human Services Needs and New York State
This assessment of LGBT Health and Human Service Needs in New York State was designed to examine existing data sources, identify gaps in data and collect original data in order to establish the most pressing needs and gaps for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) non-HIV health and human services in New York State.
January 2009 | Report prepared by Somjen Frazer for the Empire State Pride Agenda Foundation and the New York State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health and Human Services Network
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Research On Older Adults with HIV (ROAH)
ROAH is a comprehensive research study of 1000 people over the age of 50 living with HIV in New York City.
January 2006 | ACRIA
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HIV/AIDS Among People Over Age 50: A Fact Sheet
The fact sheet provide information specific to NYC as well as nationally about HIV/AIDS among people over Age 50.
January 2005 | Department for the Aging: The City of New York
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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.
September 2000
Learn More Go to Web Site | 718-596-0342