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		NEW Montrose Center MCC empowers the community, primarily gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families, to enjoy healthier and more fulfilling lives by providing culturally affirming and affordable behavioral health and prevention services. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 713.529.0037 Read more: Mental Health

		Substance Use in LGBT Older Adults: What We Know and What We Need to Learn This article begins to explore research needs on substance abuse within LGBT older adults. The author cites facts from recent reports and studies that were conducted within the LGBT older population. MORE > Read more: Health & Wellness, Mental Health, LGBT Organizations

		National LGBT Caregiver Support Group LGBT Caregiver Telephone Support Group - Program Announcement MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Growing Older and Being Trans Hawk Stone discusses a series of issues that significantly affect the well-being of older trans people, taking into account not just aging, but long-term effects of transition, coming out as trans in a relative vacuum of peers and resources, and the psychological ramifications of a medical emergency outing someone who’s lived in a community for years where no one knows he or she is transgendered. MORE > Go to Web Site Read more: Health Care Access, Mental Health, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Executive Summary: The Health Report This is an executive summary of the full report. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Mental Health, Racial Equity, 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

		Advancing Effective Communication for LGBT Older Adults This guide, published by The Joint Commission, contains a compilation of strategies, practice examples, resources, and testimonials designed to assist hospital staff in improving quality of care by enhancing their efforts to provide care that is more welcoming, safe, and inclusive of LGBT patients and families. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Cultural Competence, Families, Health Care Access, Legal Resources, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Health & Psychsocial Needs of LGBT Older Adults This research study provides one of the most comprehensive descriptions of the health, well-being, and social context of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) older adults, focusing on the aging LGBT population residing in Chicago, IL. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Older Adults

		Graying of AIDS A multimedia piece honoring some of our longterm survivors, produced by The Graying of AIDS in honor of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (September 18, 2011). MORE > Go to Web Site Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, 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

		Future Directions for Research Recommendations on future research priorities for older people living with HIV/AIDS. MORE > Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Aging with HIV Dr. Masten, author of the book Aging with HIV: A Gay Man’s Guide, provides his insights into aging positively while living with HIV. MORE > Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Tips on Caregiving for HIV+ Loved Ones Caring for a partner or loved one with advanced HIV/AIDS can be difficult for both patient and caregiver. Here are some tips to ease the difficulty. MORE > Read more: Caregiving, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Q&A with Hutson Inniss Hutson Inniss, Executive Director of the National Coalition for LGBT Health, talks about the Coalition’s work, LGBT older adults’ health, and HIV/AIDS. MORE > Read more: Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Racial Equity, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		How to Age with HIV - Gracefully A personal story, published in POZ Magazine, about the aging process with HIV. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Aging POZitively This short documentary, produced by SAGE at Center on Halsted, highlights three older people living with HIV. MORE > Go to Web Site Read more: HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Racial Equity

		Religion, Spirituality, and Older Adults With HIV This paper presents a model of barriers to successful aging with HIV, along with a discussion of how spirituality and religiousness may help people overcome these barriers. From this synthesis, implications for practice and research to improve the quality of life of this aging population are provided. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Spirituality, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Webinar: Supporting the LGBT Community through Illness, Death & Grief The Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) hosted a webinar, "Supporting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community through Illness, Death and Grief." MORE > Read more: Cultural Competence, Mental Health, Aging Providers

		Talking About Suicide & LGBT Populations This guide provides ways to talk about suicide more safely, while advancing vital public discussions about preventing suicide, helping increase acceptance of LGBT people, and supporting their well-being. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations

		Stories from the Field This excerpt from LGBT Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities: Stories from the Field discusses legal rights and responsibilities of LGBT older adults. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		LGBT Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities: Stories from the Field This publication highlights that many LGBT older adults experience regular discrimination in long-term care facilities. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Mental Health, Retirement, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		The Health of LGBT People: Building a Foundation for Understanding This consensus report assesses current knowledge of the health status of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations; identifies research gaps and opportunities; and outlines a research agenda. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Health & Wellness, Mental Health, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Fear, Discrimination and Abuse: Transgender Elders and the Perils of Long-Term Care This is a short, basic article on scenarios transgender older adults may face in assisted living or long-term care facilities. It cites FORGE and Loree Cook-Daniels, as well as Improving the Lives and Injustice at Every Turn. MORE > Read more: Aging & Ageism, Mental Health, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		The Health of Aging Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Adults in California This policy research brief documents the health inequties in LGB adults compared to heterosexual adults. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Mental Health, Racial Equity

		Injustice at Every Turn Study released by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) about the level of discrimination against the transgender population. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Employment / Workforce Issues, Financial Security, Health Care Access, Homophobia & Transphobia, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health, Transgender

		Housing Related Needs of LGBT Seniors During the past two years a group of concerned San Diego LGBT community members began meeting regularly at San Diego’s LGBT Community Center (The Center). These individuals shared a common concern regarding the lack of LGBT-affirmative senior housing in San Diego County, particularly affordable housing. This publication describes their process. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Financial Security, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		End of Life Challenges A webinar produced by the Hospice Foundation of America to help providers understand the basics of end-of-life care and the LGBT community. MORE > Read more: Caregiving, Cultural Competence, End of Life Decisions, Health & Wellness, Medicaid & Medicare, Mental Health, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations

		LGBT Older Adults: Facts at a Glance This fact sheet details the discrimination LGBT older adults face in accessing benefits, Social Security, health care, public and private housing, as well as in certain legal situations. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Financial Security, Health & Wellness, Homophobia & Transphobia, Legal Resources, Mental Health

		LGBT Older Adults: Falling Through the Safety Net This brief documents the unequal treatment LGBT older adults face under three key aspects to successful aging: financial security, good health and health care, and community engagement. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Financial Security, Health Care Access, Homophobia & Transphobia, Legal Resources, Mental Health

		LGBT Older Adults and Health Disparities This brief documents the health disparities LGBT older adults face: health care insurance, access to health care, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and chronic conditions, which often results in delayed health care and overall poorer health. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Transgender

		Improving the Lives of LGBT Older Adults: Snapshot Report This is a summary of the report Improving the Lives of LGBT Older Adults, which examines the unique challenges LGBT older adults face as they age. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, Financial Security, Health Care Access, Mental Health

		Improving the Lives of LGBT Older Adults: Large Print Version This report examines the unique challenges LGBT older adults face as they age and how these challenges make it harder for LGBT elders to achieve three key elements of successful aging: financial security, good health and health care, and social support and community engagement. Note: This is the large-print version of the report. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, Financial Security, Health Care Access, Mental Health

		Achieve Magazine: Focus on Aging with HIV Achieve Magazine is a quarterly journal on HIV prevention, treatment and research. This issue, from Fall 2009, focused on HIV and aging. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		LGBT 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. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Medicaid & Medicare, Mental Health, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Older Adults

		Previniendo el VIH en Adultos Mayores Este artículo explica qué son el VIH y el SIDA, cómo prevenirlos, cómo el envejecer los hace más peligrosos, consejos para hablar con su médico, los tratamientos disponibles y lo que puede hacer y cómo lidiar si contrae VIH/SIDA. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, En Español, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		El VIH y los Adultos Mayores Una publicación que examina las estadísticas, como también las dificultades de envejecer con VIH. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, En Español, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		HIV and Older Adults A publication examining statistics, as well as the challenges of growing older with HIV. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Philadelphia's Aging Population in 2015 This publication discusses Philadelphia’s aging population by the year 2015 and beyond, drawn from comprehensive data analysis and research commissioned by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. The picture that emerges is of an increasingly diverse older population – ethnically, racially, economically and in terms of lifestyle, health and well-being. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Caregiving, Employment / Workforce Issues, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Housing & Homelessness, Medicaid & Medicare, Mental Health, Spirituality, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations

		The Graying of AIDS A full-color magazine with stories and pictures of those getting older with HIV. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		LGBT Elders in America This informational packet promotes a vision of “successful aging” for LGBT elders, which encompasses a variety of quality-of-life issues that affect all senior citizens, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Elder Abuse, Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Housing & Homelessness, Medicaid & Medicare, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Gay and Lesbian Seniors: Unique Challenges of Coming Out in Later Life This article presents the unique challenges faced by LGBT elders when coming out later in life. MORE > View PDF Online \| Download PDF Read more: Aging & Ageism, Coming Out Later in Life, Health & Wellness, Homophobia & Transphobia, Mental Health, Retirement, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Family Service Agency of San Mateo County Peninsula Family Service empowers children, families, and older adults to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency, building a strong and caring community. They have a number of program offerings, including a Senior Peer Counseling program for LGBT people. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 650-403-4300 Read more: Health & Wellness, Mental Health, 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

		Pierce County AIDS Foundation Pierce County AIDS Foundation is an organization specializing in HIV/AIDS advocacy and services, including prevention, education, combating discrimination and stigma, and providing services and support to those living with HIV/AIDS. Services include case management, housing assistance, mental health services, transportation subsidies, emergency grants, medication adherence support, and chemical dependency services. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (253) 383-2565 Read more: Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Seattle Counseling Service Seattle Counseling Service specializes in helping Seattle's local LGBT community across a variety of needs, including coming out, depression, anxiety, gender transitioning, grief or loss, domestic violence, and aging. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (206) 323-1768 Read more: Caregiving, Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV/AIDS (A.L.P.H.A.) Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV/AIDS (A.L.P.H.A.) is an organization that provides educational trainings on HIV/AIDS transmission and stigma, free HIV/AIDS testing, safe-sex education and materials, and support for those living with HIV/AIDS. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (208) 424-7799 Read more: Cultural Competence, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Yellowstone AIDS Project The Yellowstone AIDS Project is a non-profit organization in Billings, MT that offers free and anonymous HIV testing, community outreach that focuses on HIV and STD prevention and education, and programs and services. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (406) 245-2029 Read more: Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Missoula AIDS Council Missoula AIDS Council is a non-profit organization that seeks to end the transmission of HIV/AIDS, advocates for those living with HIV/AIDS, and provides culturally competent services and care for those with HIV/AIDS. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (406) 543-4770 Read more: Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Transgender, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Alder Health Services Alder Health Services is dedicated to improving the health of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and those struggling with addiction in the South Central Pennsylvania region. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (800) 867-1550 Read more: Health & Wellness, HIV & Aging, Mental Health, Aging Providers, LGBT Organizations, LGBT Older Adults

		Shades of Yellow (SOY) Shades of Yellow (SOY) is a Hmong Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) nonprofit organization that works to provide support, education, advocacy, and leadership development to Hmong LGBTQ and allies. SOY is made up of a diverse group of community members, constituents, and allies. It is committed to creating a community that is aware of the issues that Hmong LGBTQ face through peer to peer counseling / group counseling sessions , parent support groups, having available resources and information on Hmong LGBTQ and educating the Hmong and general communities on Hmong queer issues through workshops and seminars. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (651) 309-0037 Read more: Cultural Competence, Families, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Racial Equity

		The Family Partnership The Family Partnership provides individual, couple, and family therapy to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community. MORE > Go to Web Site \| (612) 728-2061 Read more: Mental Health

		Alaska Native Aurora Society A support group for Alaska Native Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Men, including American Indians and those whose indigenous roots are from Alaska. MORE > Send E-mail Read more: Bisexuality, Mental Health, 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

		SAGE: Clinical & Social Services Program SAGE's Clinical & Social Services Program provides counseling and case-management services to LGBT people over the age of 60 (50 if HIV+) living in NYC. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 212-741-2247 Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Mental Health

		SAGE: Community Services Program SAGE's Community Services Program provides a wide variety of social activities for LGBT seniors living in NYC. MORE > Go to Web Site \| 212-741-2247 Read more: Aging & Ageism, Caregiving, Health & Wellness, Health Care Access, Mental Health

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