SAGECare LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training
SAGECare 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 LGBTQ+ older adult population.
September 2023
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Area Agencies on Aging: Local Leaders in Aging Well at Home
This brochure features an overview of the latest data gathered from AAAs nationwide to provide a snapshot of the evolving role these vital agencies play in the planning, development, coordination and delivery of a broad range of aging and other home and community-based services in every community in the United States.
August 2023 | USAging
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SAGECollab Partners
SAGECollab is a network of diverse non-profit LGBTQ+ organizations/groups throughout the country including Puerto Rico that are providing support, advocate for public policy changes, and inspire each other to better support and empower older LGBTQ+ people everywhere.
May 2023
Learn More Download PDFThe 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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Retirement Connection: LGBT Designated Housing Providers
LGBT Designated Housing Providers in Greater Portland, OR
August 2019
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SAGE's National LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline............... 877-360-LGBT
SAGE's National LGBTQ+ 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-LGBTRogue Rainbow Elders
Rogue Rainbow Elders is an organization in Southern Oregon that is developing advocacy, outreach, services, programs and education/training for and about LGBT older adults. They also offer a monthly social for LGBT elders and allies in the valley. Contact: news@roguerainbowelders.org for more information.
January 2017
Learn MoreState 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 Oregon 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 | 1-800-272-3900
Guide to LGBT Friendly Senior Housing in Oregon : 2015 Edition
Produced by SAGE Metro Portland and Friendly House, this is an LGBT consumer guide covering a broad range of senior living, including multiple levels of care, cost, location and amenities.
February 2015 | SAGE Metro Portland and Friendly House
Learn More Download PDFTransLine
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) 565-8860CenterLink: 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 | 954-765-6024National 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 SiteQ Center
The Q Center is Portland's local LGBTQ Center that has a monthly calendar of events, programs, and services.
March 2012 | info@pdxQcenter.org
Learn More Go to Web Site | (503) 234-7837The 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.
March 2012 | portlandlesbianchoir@hotmail.com
Learn More Go to Web Site | Voicemail only: (503) 877-4812Western States Center
Western States Center is an organization that works to bridge the LGBT communities with communities of color to collectively address racial justice, gender issues, and LGBTQ equality. The center offers trainings, consultation and support, research and analysis, tools and resources, strategic convenings, and works primarily in eight states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
March 2012 | info@wscpdx.org
Learn More Go to Web Site | (503) 228-8866Eldercare 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 | 1-800-677-1116
Oregon Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman
Oregon Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman is an independent state agency that responds to a wide variety of resident concerns, including problems with resident care, medications, billing, lost property, meal quality, evictions, guardianships, dignity and respect, and care plans. The program serves residents in nursing facilities, residential care facilities, assisted living facilities and adult foster care homes. They are resident-centered advocates for those struggling with the complexities of the long term care system.
July 2011
Learn More Go to Web Site | 800-522-2602OR Department of Health and Human Services - Seniors and People with Physical Disabilities
The State Unit on Aging is dedicated to making it easier for seniors to get the help they need to support their well-being and maintain themselves in the community with independence, dignity and choice.
June 2011
Learn More Go to Web Site | 800-282-8096Oregon State Bar Association: Legal Assistance for the Public
The Oregon State Bar Association's information page for older adults living in Oregon.
June 2011
Learn More Go to Web Site | (800) 452-8260OregonLawHelp.org
Providing information about various legal matters of interest to older adults in Oregon.
June 2011
Learn More Go to Web SiteAdvance Directive: Oregon
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 | 800.658.8898