July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the achievements, contributions, and identities of people with disabilities while raising awareness about their challenges. Initiated in 1990, the year the Americans with Disabilities…
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LGBT Life Center’s Senior Programming: Fostering Community and Connection
LGBT Life Center is proud of our “Fifty+ & Thriving” LGBTQIA+ Speaker & Workshop Series, a vibrant community event series aimed at supporting and connecting LGBTQ+ seniors. As members of…
LGBT Life Center Launches Free Online Business Directory
Thanks to the Generosity of Local Sponsors and Donors, This Free Digital Guide Will Be the First Affirming Business Resource of Its Kind in Virginia LGBT Life Center proudly announces…
Introducing Taziya: A Dedicated Advocate Joining Our Housing Team at LGBT Life Center
Meet Taziya (TAZ), our new Housing Specialist at LGBT Life Center! Taziya joins us from Portsmouth DSS, where she worked as a CPS In-Home case worker. With a passion for…
Meet Kirk: Empowering LGBTQ+ Students & Clients Through Holistic Therapy
Kirk brings a wealth of experience and a diverse, holistic approach to therapy, focusing on empowering LGBTQ+ students and clients. Currently working at Hampton University, Kirk specializes in clinical counseling…
Introducing Cherita: The Newest Addition to National Health Field Interviews at LGBT Life Center
Get to know Cherita, our dedicated field interviewer, who has a rich background in public health from her previous role at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. Discover how she’s making a…
(re)Meet Nathan Ruckman: Our Go-To Expert for HMIS (Housing Data) at LGBT Life Center
Nathan has returned to the team on a part-time basis after a brief period away from The Center, during which he explored other professional opportunities. We’re thrilled to have him…
Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Unique Challenges and Misconceptions Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) manifests at similar or even higher rates within LGBTQ+ relationships as it does in heterosexual ones. However, distinct challenges within the LGBTQ+…
New Beginnings in Mental Health: Welcoming Our New Therapist and Expanded Patient Availability
Expansion of Mental Health Support We believe in the power of a smile and the profound impact mental health support can have on an individual’s life. It’s with great excitement…
Introducing Hillary Hardin: Charting a Path of Service and Advocacy at LGBT Pharmacy Care
Meet Hillary, our vibrant new Pharmacy Enrollment Coordinator. Hailing from North Bergen, NJ, and recently relocating to Suffolk, VA, Hillary brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for…