Resources for
This page contains our growing list of resources for those providing services to LGBT+ older adults and LGBT+ caregivers. Have something to add? Use the contact us tab to share a resource with us!
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GENERAL RESOURCES
The National Resource Center for LGBT Aging - A clearinghouse for information on all topics related to LGBT+ aging. Many practical and informative guides are available
AgeOptions' Guide to LGBT+ Aging - A very brief guide created for our clients and providers, this brief handout explains the basics and lists local, IL-specific and national resources.
SAGE (Service and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) - New York-based, but operating nationally, SAGE is the nation's oldest agency addressing the needs of LGBT older adults.
The Williams Institute at UCLA - Great source for data and demographics on LGBT+ populations throughout the United States, including aging LGBT+ populations. You can find IL-specific information on demographics and legal issues.
The National Resource Center for LGBT Aging - A clearinghouse for information on all topics related to LGBT+ aging. Many practical and informative guides are available
AgeOptions' Guide to LGBT+ Aging - A very brief guide created for our clients and providers, this brief handout explains the basics and lists local, IL-specific and national resources.
SAGE (Service and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) - New York-based, but operating nationally, SAGE is the nation's oldest agency addressing the needs of LGBT older adults.
The Williams Institute at UCLA - Great source for data and demographics on LGBT+ populations throughout the United States, including aging LGBT+ populations. You can find IL-specific information on demographics and legal issues.
ILLINOIS AND CHICAGO RESOURCES
Chicago-specific demographic information from March 2021 from the Williams Institute.
Illinois-Specific Resources from the National Resource Center - A shortcut to the IL page of local resources at the NRC.
Older Adults at Center on Halsted
Test Positive Aware Network - TPAN serves People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWH), including the Aging Positive program.
Proud to Thrive at the Center for Disability and Elder Law - Providing no-cost legal services to low- and moderate-income older adults throughout Cook County.
Howard Brown Health's HEALE program is a comprehensive, 6-hour cultural competency training for nurses and other health care providers.
Affirm, a new community clinic at Rush University Medical Center, focuses on inclusive health care, especially gender-affirming care.
Chicago-specific demographic information from March 2021 from the Williams Institute.
Illinois-Specific Resources from the National Resource Center - A shortcut to the IL page of local resources at the NRC.
Older Adults at Center on Halsted
Test Positive Aware Network - TPAN serves People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWH), including the Aging Positive program.
Proud to Thrive at the Center for Disability and Elder Law - Providing no-cost legal services to low- and moderate-income older adults throughout Cook County.
Howard Brown Health's HEALE program is a comprehensive, 6-hour cultural competency training for nurses and other health care providers.
Affirm, a new community clinic at Rush University Medical Center, focuses on inclusive health care, especially gender-affirming care.
TRANSGENDER ISSUES & ADVOCACY
FORGE - Advocacy for transgendered individuals, and training for professionals.
TransLine - A consultation service for medical professionals, including general overviews of trans* issues and case consultation services.
Affirm at Rush University Medical Center is an excellent source for gender-affirming care and care coordination.
FORGE - Advocacy for transgendered individuals, and training for professionals.
TransLine - A consultation service for medical professionals, including general overviews of trans* issues and case consultation services.
Affirm at Rush University Medical Center is an excellent source for gender-affirming care and care coordination.
CAREGIVING
Caregiving in the LGBT Community - A thorough guide from SAGE and the National Resource Center on LGBT+ aging, which covers the basics of what caregiving is, who LGBT+ caregivers are, and how we can welcome them into our agencies.
AgeOptions' Fact + Resource Sheet on Caregiving in the LGBT+ Community - A quick introduction caregiving and Caregiver Resource Centers for the LGBT+ community and those seeking to provide resources to LGBT+ caregivers.
Family Caregiving for Diverse Elders - A 'resource hub' from the Diverse Elders Coalition, offering resources and training for working with caregivers in the LGBT+ community and many ethnic/racial minorities.
Caregiving in the LGBT Community - A thorough guide from SAGE and the National Resource Center on LGBT+ aging, which covers the basics of what caregiving is, who LGBT+ caregivers are, and how we can welcome them into our agencies.
AgeOptions' Fact + Resource Sheet on Caregiving in the LGBT+ Community - A quick introduction caregiving and Caregiver Resource Centers for the LGBT+ community and those seeking to provide resources to LGBT+ caregivers.
Family Caregiving for Diverse Elders - A 'resource hub' from the Diverse Elders Coalition, offering resources and training for working with caregivers in the LGBT+ community and many ethnic/racial minorities.
INSURANCE/HEALTHCARE
Out2Enroll.org features FAQ's and guides to selecting a health insurance plan including helpful guides to which plans cover gender-affirming treatment.
Out2Enroll.org features FAQ's and guides to selecting a health insurance plan including helpful guides to which plans cover gender-affirming treatment.
