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Substance
How Addiction Affects The Transgender Community

How Addiction Affects The Transgender Community

Transgender people may be at a higher risk of substance abuse and dependence than cisgender people. Yet there are resources available to help people in the transgender community get the behavioral health treatment they need.

Seniors
LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options

LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options

For many seniors, keeping up with  a home takes tremendous effort and financial investment. That’s why many older adults decide to sell their homes and take advantage of the benefits of senior housing. But for…

Seniors
A Guide to LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options from MemoryCare.com

A Guide to LGBTQIA+ Senior Housing Options from MemoryCare.com

Seniors face various challenges as they age. Finding senior housing that provides safety, as well as assistance or medical services as needed, is a difficult process for any senior. But for those who are members…

Health
LGBTQ+ guide to health and wellness

LGBTQ+ guide to health and wellness

LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning. It may also describe other non-straight, non-cisgender people. This community of individuals shares many of the same health needs as everyone else. However, some…

Seniors
Top 15 LGBT-Friendly Senior Living Communities in the U.S.

Top 15 LGBT-Friendly Senior Living Communities in the U.S.

As attitudes and awareness about the LGBT community come full circle around the country, many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors are finding they now have more choices when it comes to living out their…

Seniors
LGBT Assisted Living Communities – Finding A Gay-Friendly Facility

LGBT Assisted Living Communities – Finding A Gay-Friendly Facility

According to a 2017 Gallup poll, the percentage of American adults identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) increased to 4.5% from the previous year. While confidentiality concerns may skew these numbers, that amounts…

Gender
kin·dom community

kin·dom community

kin·dom community is a queer-led spiritual community. Inspired by the concept first named by theologian Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz, kin•dom is the full inclusion and relationship of all of God’s people. In response to a growing…

Substance
Support for overcoming substance misuse

Support for overcoming substance misuse

We work with leading experts in effectively treating substance use issues to offer people a single source of relatable, reliable information at any stage of their recovery journey. StartYourRecovery.org provides helpful information for people who…

Bullying
Understanding the Connection Between Cyberbullying and Social Media: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding the Connection Between Cyberbullying and Social Media: A Comprehensive Guide

In years past, school bullies carried out their hazing on the playground. As many other activities have modernized and made their way online, bullies have increasingly begun utilizing the Internet to torment their victims. Social…

Seniors
Senior Living Options for LGBTQIA+ Adults

Senior Living Options for LGBTQIA+ Adults

Access to safe, clean housing and adequate care is vital for older adults, but for those who identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, finding that care is often more challenging than it is…