LGBTQ+ Resources for Seniors
Equal Rights Washington (ERW) is Washington’s statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) advocacy and community outreach organization. ERW’s mission is to ensure and promote dignity, safety, and equality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Washingtonians.
Equal Rights WA
111 West Harrison Street, Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98119
206-324-2570
info@equalrightswashington.org
Community Living Connections is a federal initiative to streamline access to programs and services through a no wrong door model. We are a network that helps adults facing aging and disability issues get the information and support they need to make informed decisions. This includes older adults, adults with disabilities, their caregivers, families and professionals. We are creating an integrated service network structure for seamless service delivery experience for our clients. Community Living Connections minimizes confusion, enhances individual choice, and promotes informed decision-making.
We are a gathering, based in Tacoma, of women who meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, from 7 to 8:30 PM. We gather for the purpose of listening and sharing with one another as we walk together along our life paths as women-loving-women. Whether you can join us in person or if you live at such a distance that you can meet us only online, we welcome you.
Aging Lesbians in South Seattle (ALISS)
A group of older lesbians, most of whom live in the South Seattle area. ALISS meets once a month at the local Senior Center to connect and create community, and in-between for potlucks, games, and other activities as arranged.
Meeting : 1st Thursday of Every month at Southeast Seattle Senior Center, 4655 South Holly Street Seattle, WA 98118. The group gathers for lunch at the Senior Center at 12:00 noon. The meeting runs from 12:45 P.M. until 2:45 P.M.
Contact : ALISSquestions@gmail.com
Aging Ballard Lesbian Exchange – A.B.L.E.
We are lesbians, 60 years (generally) old and up, living (mostly) in the north half of Seattle. The purpose of the group is to connect, socialize, and support each other.
The Ballard Senior Center
5429 32nd NW
Seattle, WA 98107
206-297-0403
kristinaw@soundgenerations.org
hosts us, and we are co-sponsored by Puget Sound Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (PSOLOC).
Some of our activities include: a tour of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, an Italian Dinner Potluck, a Game Night and Dating Potluck, an Election Night Potluck and Rainbow Bingo.
If this sounds like something that might be nice to have in your life, please come to the Ballard Senior Center for lunch at noon on the fourth Thursday of every month – look for the ABLE sign on a table.
For more information, call Ruth at 206-295-5855 or email able@psoloc.org.
Transgender people may be at a higher risk of substance abuse and dependence than cisgender people. Here are resources available to help people in the transgender community get the behavioral health treatment they need.
The mission of Fenway Health is to enhance the wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community and all people in our neighborhoods and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy.
A core part of ASA’s mission is its focus on diversity: we lead the field of aging in educating and training members on cultural awareness and competencies. Part of that education is our ongoing, unique coverage of LGBTQ aging issues. Now that the Defense of Marriage Act is eroding, what are the legal issues and impacts for this cohort? What are the particular health issues for the LGBTQ community? What might be the best models for culture change that will ameliorate discrimination in eldercare facilities? What are the retirement planning issues specific to same-sex couples? Mainstream media and people’s personal blogs may tell the story that captures attention, but ASA gives you the factual information that supports your informed policymaking strategy and in establishing best practices and models that “do the right thing” for LGBTQ communities nationwide.
5/24/2021
Aging with Pride: IDEA. IDEA (Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action) at the University of Washington is offering a free program for individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Either the person with memory loss or their caregiver must be LGBTQ+. The program includes nine individualized sessions with a trained coach and focuses on problem solving, improving communication, and low impact exercise. The sessions are virtual, using easy video chatting. Compensation is provided for completing phone interviews, and the program is available in all 50 states.
Amy Cunningham, MS
Aging with Pride: IDEA Research Coordinator
University of Washington
School of Social Work
Seattle, Washington206-543-8445
amoore@uw.edu
The AARP web page AARP-Pride is designed to spotlight articles on news, personal finance, relationships, travel and other topics of concern to older gay Americans, and their family and friends. It also provides information about AARP’s positions and advocacy efforts in this arena.