At LGBT Life Center we know that stable, safe housing is the basis for all health and wellness. That’s why our team offers permanent, temporary and rapid re-housing to our clients. Emily McLean Name: Emily, Nickname: Em Pronouns: She/her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Housing Case Manager Where’d you come from and what’d you do…
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Meet Our New Crisis Counselor
Domestic violence within the LGBTQ+ community can be difficult to spot, and is often not identified because of our traditional definitions of what domestic violence looks like (masculine aggressor towards feminine victim). We know that domestic violence (intimate partner violence) occurs at the same rate in same-sex relationships as it does heterosexual relationships. That’s why…
How We’re Handling Covid-19
OUR PLAN Hello to all LGBT Life Center clients and supporters: The Staff and Board of Directors at LGBT Life Center consider personal health and safety as fundamental characteristics of a vibrant community. We also understand you may have growing concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and would like to remind you, misinformation on matters…
Welcome Back, Gregg! Meet Our New Community Health Interviewer
Gregg is a well-known staple to many in our community and he’s worked for LGBT Life Center on different projects and programs over the last 20 years. We’re always thrilled to have him back! Gregory Fordham Name: Gregory Fordham, “Gregg” Pronouns: He/him Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Lead interviewer for National Health Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS…
Keeping Our Community Healthy: Alexandra Joins Our Team
Alex (Alexandra) joins the Life Center team as part of a national health care initiative to learn and understand sexual health and wellness behaviors. We’re excited to have her and for the impact she’ll have on our community. Alexandra Baldwin Name: Alexandra, call me Alex. Pronouns: She/Her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: National HIV Behavior Surveillance…
Is Hampton Roads an LGBTQ Friendly Place to Live?
We get this question a lot at LGBT Life Center. Mostly it’s from people who have just moved to the area or who are thinking about moving to the area. It’s a tough question to answer as so much of the response is dependent upon one’s own perspective (let alone which part of the LGBTQ…
Removing Barriers to Healthcare: Thalessa joins LGBT Life Center
Thalessa Billups Name: Thalessa Billups, Tee Pronouns: She/Her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Medical Case Manager Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? Urban League of Hampton Roads as a Medical Case Manager. I’m here to help you with: Anything that I am capable of helping you with – navigating health insurance, medication assistance, medical…
Housing is Healthcare: Lakeisha Joins Our Team
Lakeisha Harris Name: Lakeisha Harris Pronouns: She/Her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Housing Case Manager Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? I have previously worked as Case Manager with Second Chances and Stanhope House in Norfolk, Virginia. I’m here to help you with: Housing and encouraging self-sufficiency. How did you become interested in this…
Getting More Active in Our Community with Our New Engagement Coordinator
Callum Foley Name & Nickname: Callum… Sometimes Cal Pronouns: He/him Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Community Engagement Coordinator Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? I came from the Phil Hernandez and Lynwood Lewis campaign where I was working as a field organizer up until Election Day. Basically, I was the one in charge…
Newest Board Member Brings Executive Non-Profit Experience
Penny Sanchez Name & a nickname you go by (if you have one): Penny Sanchez (Real name is Virginia) Current Job Title/Employer: Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Past Experience: Executive Director, ARDX Foundation (Mental Health and Wellness) and many years in Corporate America working in Operations, Customer Service and Training. What are some of your skills, abilities, talents?: Financial Planning, Public…