Michelle has dedicated most of her career to HIV and LGBTQ+ service, putting 17 years and counting into LGBT Life Center. Her knowledge, passion, and empathy are unparalleled. We’re thrilled to announce her as Director of Community Engagement! Name/Nickname: Michelle Reed (Che)Pronouns: She/herJob title: Director of Community Engagement Where’d you come from, and what’d you…
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Our New Client Services Director Brings Bi-Coastal Experience
Kristin’s bi-coastal experience brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative approaches to helping our clients thrive. Being a military wife and moving from San Diego, CA to Norfolk, VA will be very relatable to many of our Hampton Roads families! Name/Nickname: KristinPronouns: She/herJob title: Client Services Director Where’d you come from, and what’d you do there?I’m originally from…
(re)Welcoming Our Director of Communications
Corey was formerly our Marketing Manager for 5 years and helped LGBT Life Center (previously Access AIDS Care) with our rebrand that began in 2016 and launched in 2017. He (re)joins us after spending just over a year working for a financial technology company. He’s more than glad to be back working with and for…
Welcoming Our New Housing Director!
Julie Snell is a long-time non-profit advocate and knows that housing is the root of all good in health care. When she’s not helping our clients, you can catch her playing Stonewall Sports or rockin’ out to Fleetwood Mac. Welcome to the team, Julie! Get to know Julie Name/Nickname: Julie Pronouns: She/her Job title: Housing Director Where’d you…
Quinci is here to help you identify and recover from intimate partner violence
Name/Nickname: QuinciPronouns: She/herJob title: Intimate Partner Violence Counselor Where’d you come from, and what’d you do there? I moved here from Ann Arbor Michigan, but I am originally from Virginia Beach, VA! I’m here to help you with… healing from a violent relationship or helping to identify intimate partner violence if you’re unsure. I can also help with an exit…
LGBT Life Center Among Hundreds of LGBT Organizations Leaving Twitter After Hate Speech Protections Removed by Elon Musk
LGBT Life Center has made the decision to join a growing chorus of LGBTQ+ organizations that are deactivating their Twitter accounts due to the proliferation of hate speech and the decision by Elon Musk to roll back policies protecting trans individuals from dehumanizing attacks. Twitter has increasingly become a bastion for hate since Elon Musk…
LGBT Life Center Begins New Partnership with Affirming Doctor, Treatment Services
Portsmouth, VA – LGBT Life Center is thrilled to announce a new clinical partnership with TMM Medical Group and Dr. Jimmy Cooper, located at 3520 High St Suite 100, Portsmouth, VA 23707. The new clinical partnership with Dr. Jimmy Cooper, DHA, FNP-C, and TMM Medical Group, will add LGBTQ+ affirming primary care, as well as STI…
Welcome Some New-ish Faces at the LGBT Life Center
We are excited to welcome many new faces to the LGBT Life Center! This week, we’re excited to introduce Leah, Tyler, and Jennifer! Leah Raisor (she/her/hers)Senior Services Specialist Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? I worked for Chesapeake Human Services where I conducted investigations for child welfare. There, I was an investigator…
We condemn the policies against trans+ youth
The LGBT Life Center strongly condemns the harmful new policies proposed by Governor Youngkin that target transgender and gender non-conforming students. By removing safe spaces in the classroom, this policy will lead to higher suicide rates and worse mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ and specifically transgender+ youth.
Coming Out to Your Family in a Safe Manner
Written by Guest Contributor Jori Hamilton Even if you know your family will be supportive, coming out is rarely easy. However, it becomes much harder when you come from a strict or conservative family and you’re worried about how they might react, or you know that they won’t accept it. You might even worry you’ll…