LGBTQ+ Resources for Older Adults
Senior Affairs Meeting Groups
- OLOC (OLDER LESBIAN’S ORGANIZING FOR CHANGE)
This group is a cooperative community of Old Lesbian feminist activists from many backgrounds working for justice, and the well-being of all Old Lesbians. OLOC's Mission Statement is “To eliminate the oppression of ageism, and to stand in solidarity against all oppressions."
Highland Senior Center
3rd Saturday 12:30pm–3:30pm
- SAGE MEN’S COFFEE GROUP
Men’s sharing session about what's happening in our lives and our community. Discussion on how we can become more inclusive for LGBT older adults and all the members of our community. (Please check with center for June & July times)
Highland Senior Center
Every Other Wednesday 10:00am–12:00pm
- SENIOR LGBT MONTHLY MEETING
Sharing session about what's happening in our lives and our community. Discussion on how we can become more inclusive for LGBT older adults and all members of our community.
Highland Senior Center
2nd Thursday 2:00pm-4:00pm
Additional Resources:
- SAGE stands proudly with the LGBTQ+ pioneers across the country who’ve been fighting for decades for their right to live with dignity and respect.
- SAGE Albuquerque
- Equality NM
- The National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center focused on improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender older adults, their families and caregivers.
- LGBTQ+ older Americans face tremendous challenges when it comes to health care, the LGBTQ+ Elder Health Care Guide connects older adults in the LGBTQ+ community to the resources and information that will help them find the care they need.
Need Help Right Now?
NM Crisis & Access Line
(855) NMCRISIS (662-7474)
Peer-to-Peer Warmline
(855) 4NM-7100 (466-7100)
Trans Lifeline
(877) 565-8860
Oprima 2 para hablar con unx operador en español.
Agora Crisis Line
(866) HELP-1-NM (435-7166)
Trevor Lifeline
(866) 488-7386
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