Name/Nickname: Michael P. Saunders, Master of Human Service. Michael, (family calls me Uncle P or Uncle). Pronouns: He/him Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Medical Care Coordinator Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? New York City – New York City Health and Hospital Corp. Community Engagement Supervisor w / Covid Test and Trace Team. I’m here…
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Help Navigating the Health Care System
Name/Nickname: Joshua Holder / Josh Pronouns: He/him Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Medical Care Coordinator Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? Therapeutic Alliance / ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) and IIH (Intensive In-Home) Therapy. I’m here to help you with: Navigating health care, medications, transportation to medical appointments, and more. How did you become interested in this…
A Passion to House Our Community
Name/Nickname: Nelly Pronouns: She/her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Youth Housing Case Manager Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? My previous employment was with Samaritan House. My title was Anti Trafficking Youth Case Manager. I’m here to help you with: Making sure youth have stable housing. How did you become interested in this job/type of work? I…
Protecting LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth
Name/Nickname: Morgan- no nicknames! Pronouns: She/her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Housing Case Manager Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? Most recently, I was working as a Therapeutic Case Manager for a private foster care organization in Virginia Beach, VA. I provided support services to youth in foster care and their placement families in the…
Tell Local School Boards You Support Trans and Non-Binary Protections
School boards across Virginia are being required by our legislators and the Virginia Department of Education to review their policies and developed protocols that are inclusive and affirming of trans and non-binary youth. Sadly, districts statewide, and right here in Hampton Roads, are rejecting these guidelines. We need your help to let Virginia Beach, our…
Our Newest Counselor Enjoys Community Connection
Name/Nickname: Amber George Pronouns: She/Her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Counselor Resident Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? Last year, I served as a counseling intern for the Life Center and part-time barista. Beforehand, I spent eight years as strategic communications and user experience contractor for the EPA. I’m here to help you with: LGBT-affirming therapy, mental…
‘Pride In Our Resilience,’ A Pride Message From Our CEO
This past year was a doozy. When I look back on the last year and a half, it’s hard for me to comprehend how much happened. Covid-19 brought back the painful memories of the late 1980s when the AIDS epidemic ravaged our community. We came together as we did 40 years ago to fight the…
LGBT Life Center Staffer to be Featured in NYC LGBTQ+ Story Collection Project
Nearly two years ago, VideoOut, an LA-based organization that aims to create a world where everybody thrives as their most authentic self, regardless of sexuality and gender, and amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ people worldwide, recorded a coming-out story by our PrEP Services Manager, Michelle Reed. This morning, we heard from VideoOut that Michelle’s story…
Dining Out For Life to Benefit Hampton Roads’ Restaurants
Dining Out For Life Reimagined for April 29, 2021 After a COVID-19 hiatus last year, Dining Out For Life is back for their 18th annual region-wide event! Mark your calendars for April 29, 2021, and participate by dining out or taking out food from a participating restaurant. Sign your restaurant up here >> LGBT Life…
Compliance Improves the Work We Do
Name/Nickname: Jessica Weaver. Friends and family call me Jess or Jessie. Pronouns: She/They Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Compliance Director Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? Most recently, I was a regulatory affairs and compliance consultant working with local businesses to implement COVID-19 guidelines. Prior to that, I worked with the local affiliate of Planned…