Resources for
This page lists links and information on national, IL-specific, and local resources for LGBT+ older adults and caregivers in suburban Cook County.
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SAGE maintains a 24-hour hotline for LGBT+ older adults and caregivers - in English and Spanish.
Call (877)-360-5428.
(Or, click here for more information.)
SAGE maintains a 24-hour hotline for LGBT+ older adults and caregivers - in English and Spanish.
Call (877)-360-5428.
(Or, click here for more information.)
Local Resources in the Chicago area:
Click here to see a list of Illinois-specific resources, from SAGE.
Affinity Community Services serves the Black LGBT+ community, with a focus on women. Offerings include groups and resources for those in their 40's, 50's and beyond, as well as groups for masculine-of-center women and those raising children.
Center on Halsted offers many programs and services for anyone 55+ who identifies as part of the LGBT+ community. Click here to see a list of current offerings.
Howard Brown Health's Aging Services offers health care along with numerous programs for older adults and caregivers, including a monthly intergenerational program ('Gather'). Click here to see their website.
Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association Plus (OPALGA+) offers many programs and services for all ages who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Click here to see a list of current offerings.
Proud To Thrive at the Center for Elder and Disability Law provides free and low-cost legal helps to older adults who qualify.
Senior Rainbow Assistance Program provides small grants to help LGBT+ older adults stay safe and warm in their own homes. See their website for application and donation details.
TPAN (Test Positive Aware Network) offers services and advocacy for people living with HIV. Their "positively aging" project centers on people 50+ living with HIV or AIDS.
Wellness House hosts an online support group for members of the LGBT+ community living with or caring for someone with a cancer diagnosis. Click here to visit their virtual program hub. Groups meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm and the third Wednesday 10am.
Click here to see a list of Illinois-specific resources, from SAGE.
Affinity Community Services serves the Black LGBT+ community, with a focus on women. Offerings include groups and resources for those in their 40's, 50's and beyond, as well as groups for masculine-of-center women and those raising children.
Center on Halsted offers many programs and services for anyone 55+ who identifies as part of the LGBT+ community. Click here to see a list of current offerings.
Howard Brown Health's Aging Services offers health care along with numerous programs for older adults and caregivers, including a monthly intergenerational program ('Gather'). Click here to see their website.
Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association Plus (OPALGA+) offers many programs and services for all ages who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Click here to see a list of current offerings.
Proud To Thrive at the Center for Elder and Disability Law provides free and low-cost legal helps to older adults who qualify.
Senior Rainbow Assistance Program provides small grants to help LGBT+ older adults stay safe and warm in their own homes. See their website for application and donation details.
TPAN (Test Positive Aware Network) offers services and advocacy for people living with HIV. Their "positively aging" project centers on people 50+ living with HIV or AIDS.
Wellness House hosts an online support group for members of the LGBT+ community living with or caring for someone with a cancer diagnosis. Click here to visit their virtual program hub. Groups meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm and the third Wednesday 10am.
For Caregivers
Click here for information on how caregiving in the LGBT+ community is unique, and to find a caregiver resource center near you.
Join the Aging with Pride: IDEA Project to receive coaching for caregivers and those suffering memory loss. Participants will be compensated for their time.
Howard Brown Health's Aging Well program provides a support group for those with memory issues and their care partners.
Caregiver TeleConnection provides free hourlong telephone-based programming for caregivers. Programs in June and January focus on LGBT+ issues; all programs are open to caregivers of all stripes.
Housing and Long Term Care
Contact AgeOptions for information on what help may be available to stay in your own home.
The National Resource Center on LGBT+ Aging has a helpful fact sheet on self-advocacy in the housing search, including finding affirming housing, or confronting housing discrimination if you encounter it.
The Long-Term Care Equality Index is a joint project of SAGE and the Human Rights Campaign. They've published a resource on how to tell if a long-term care facility is inclusive, including questions to ask as you're considering various options.
Contact AgeOptions for information on what help may be available to stay in your own home.
The National Resource Center on LGBT+ Aging has a helpful fact sheet on self-advocacy in the housing search, including finding affirming housing, or confronting housing discrimination if you encounter it.
The Long-Term Care Equality Index is a joint project of SAGE and the Human Rights Campaign. They've published a resource on how to tell if a long-term care facility is inclusive, including questions to ask as you're considering various options.
We alway looking to update this list. If you have a resource you'd like to see here,
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You can also click here to check out our page of resources for providers.
click here to contact us and submit it.
You can also click here to check out our page of resources for providers.
