• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Services
    • Clinic and Pharmacy
    • Housing
    • HIV Services
    • Counseling Services
    • Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Services
    • Support Groups
    • Pride Pantry
    • Understanding Pronouns
    • All Health Services
      • Intimate Partner Violence
      • Senior Services
  • Health & Testing
    • HIV/STD Testing
    • PrEP – Stop HIV with one daily pill
    • Life757
    • Life Health Programs
    • Mail Order Condoms
    • Testing & Outreach Request Form
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Life Lessons
    • Dining Out For Life
    • Garden Party Brunch Gala
  • Life Blog
  • Help
    • LGBT Life Directory
    • Contact Us
    • MPox Resources
    • Transportation
    • Resources
    • FAQs
    • Covid-19 Resources
    • En Español
  • About
    • Mission + History
    • Staff + BOD
    • Locations
    • For Media
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
  • Get Involved
    • Make A Gift
    • Third Party Fundraisers
    • Volunteer
    • Thanksgiving Food Drive
  • Donate

LGBT Life Center

Empowering the LGBTQ and HIV communities since 1989.

Call Us

(757) 640-0929

Email Us

info@lgbtlifecenter.org
Home / Center News / Crystal Kirschbaum: Championing Stability and Support in Housing at LGBT Life Center

Crystal Kirschbaum: Championing Stability and Support in Housing at LGBT Life Center

August 6, 2024 by Corey Mohr Leave a Comment

Meet Crystal Kirschbaum, our dedicated Rapid Rehousing Case Manager at LGBT Life Center. With a rich background in healthcare and mental health, Crystal hails from Texas, where she earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology from West Texas A&M. Having worked with diverse populations, she brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. Crystal is committed to helping individuals secure stable housing quickly, empowering them to focus on improving their lives. Since moving to Virginia, she has been inspired by LGBT Life Center’s mission to support underserved communities. Crystal values experiences over material possessions and is excited to connect with and advocate for those she serves. A Marvel enthusiast and lover of all things creative, Crystal enjoys reading, painting, and cooking in her free time.

Name/Nickname: Crystal Kirschbaum            
Pronouns:
She/Her
Job title:
Rapid Rehousing Case Manager 

Where’d you come from, and what’d you do there? I am originally from Texas where I graduated from West Texas A&M with a Bachelors in Psychology. I was actually completing my 2nd year of nursing school when I had to change majors so I’ve been in health care and Mental health for many years. I have worked with nearly every population imaginable and I love the varying experiences I have had.

I’m here to help you with… My role is Rapid Rehousing case management, I’m here to help get individuals housed quickly in stable, suitable housing so that they can then focus on what they need to and not have the barrier of being homeless. I’m here to help give a hand up and help our individuals get that boost of help they need in order to better their lives! 

How did you become interested in working at the LGBT Life Center? I was interested when I moved to Virginia! When I found out the center exists, I thought it was just the best thing. This population is so underserved and overlooked, and the LGBT center is amazing and the more I learn the more I love about them! 

What’s an interesting thing about you that most people don’t know? I’d rather have experiences than expensive things. 

What excites you most about being at the LGBT Life Center? Being able to connect with the population, being one more person in their corner, and making that difference no matter how small to help make someone’s life a little better 

Rapid Fire…what is your favorite…

FUN FACT! I have no favorites! I literally love just about any and all things, but I’ll narrow it down 

• Animal: Unicorn (cause why not, they’re awesome!) or a Sloth cause, spirit animal
• Color: Literally I have no favorite but I gravitate towards either really bright and loud colors or soft colors
• Song/Music: Yes
• TV Show/Movie:  I’m a huge Marvel nerd, and I just finished the Expanse (TV) it was amazing
• Hobby: Reading, painting, drawing, Hurkle-Durkling (look it up), playing board games, cooking (LOVE TO COOK)

Filed Under: Center News

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Policies
  • Sitemap

Mailing Address: LGBT Life Center, 222 W. 21st Street, F308, Norfolk, VA 23517
Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved. Design by Works Progress

X