LGBT+ Support - AgeLinc

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There will not be a magic day when we wake up and it’s now OK to express ourselves publicly. We make that day by doing things publicly until it’s simply the way things are.

- Tammy Baldwin

PrideLinc^TM

PrideLinc’s purpose is to provide equitable services, support, social connection and education to LGBT+ older adults in order to help them maintain dignity, health and independent living.

PrideLinc^TM Trademark is owned by Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland (AgeLinc).

PrideLinc^TM Meal Program

PrideLinc^TM is proud to announce a weekly congregate meal program open to LGBT seniors and allies!

Lunches will be served 11:30 am every Thursday at AgeLinc and will include time for education and socialization.

Meals are provided by Senior Services of Central Illinois.

To find out more information or to reserve your lunch, contact us at 217.787.9234. Applications must be received by the Tuesday prior to each Thursday and reservations are required.

Coffee With Friends

Meet Up for LGBTQIA folks 55+

Date: Mondays
Time: 8:30AM – 11AM
Where: 120 E Scarritt St.

Coffee and Donuts served.

OUTSAFE

Rainbow Elder Safe Space.

LGBTQ+ Older Adult Violence Prevention Program, presented by AgeLinc.

This training offers:

Education on cultural humility, statistics and how to identify abuse.
Resources on how to report abuse and support victims afterwards.

Contact Carolyn Austin to schedule training.

Program Summary

OutSAFE video

LGBT Support

Providing welcoming and inclusive services to all, regardless of sexual orientation, relationship status and gender identity.

When surveyed, 9 out of 10 LGBT+ people feared discrimination in care settings if providers knew their sexual orientation or gender identity.

AgeLinc received the 2023 Platinum credential from SAGECare (a division of SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders – the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT+ older adults) which means:

80% of employed staff completed:

1 Hour of LGBT+ Aging Training
(in-person, live-webinar or digitally)
and
80% of Exec./Administrators completed
4 Hours of LGBT+ Aging Training
(in-person or on-demand with live coaching)

If you need support, we are here to help.

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