How Can We Serve You?
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COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, The Center is currently closed to in-person meetings and trainings. However, we are still available for virtual trainings and assistance! Please contact Sam at sadams@familycs.org to set up a training or request resources.
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Medical Providers
* Train staff on LGBT Cultural Competency, LGBT Health Disparities, LGBT Youth Suicide Prevention, and more!
* Create a more welcoming environment for LGBT patients
* Assist in creating inclusive policies and procedures
* Offer LGBT inclusive materials including magazines for waiting rooms, brochures, and children's books -
Schools
* Train on issues of LGBT Cultural Competency, LGBT Health Disparities, LGBT Youth Suicide, and more!
* Support Gay-Straight Alliances
* Serve as a resource for LGBT students and staff members
* Assist in the creation of policies and procedures
* Teach students about issues related to diversity, bullying, sexual orientation, and gender identity -
LGBT Individuals and Allies
* Offer resources to LGBT people and straight allies
* Offer support, kindness, and a listening ear
* Provide a safe space to hang out, read, do a puzzle, or just spend time
* Connect to health resources including medical providers, prevention services, emotional, and mental health -
Media
* Write editorials on LGBT issues
* Consult on issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, diversity, and other LGBT related issues
If you have any LGBT needs not listed here, please contact us! We are always willing to work with agencies, groups, and individuals to best figure out how to serve your needs!
Trainings
LGBTQ Cultural Competency training for:
Schools
Community Agencies
Religious Groups
Businesses
Clubs & Organizations
Click here for more details about our training and programs.
Services
Drop in center for people of all ages
Referrals to LGBTQ-affirming community resources
Educational trainings and technical assistance for health and human service providers, schools, medical providers, businesses, media, and LGBTQ individuals
Support for LGBTQ people and their friends and family
Assistance for local high school and college LGBTQ Clubs and Gay-Straight Alliances
Home of the largest LGBTQ book, magazine, and film lending library in the area
Affirming social media accounts to provide connection, education, and support for the LGBTQ community
Groups
GEAR Adults
GEAR Teens
Gender & Sexuality Alliance
Men's Group
Women's Book Club
Women's Softball
Youth Group
Cortland-Ithaca PFLAG
Click here to visit our meetings & groups page for more details.