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Mental Health Resources and Opportunities

A  roundup of local resources and opportunities related to queer mental health.

Gender Journey Teen Therapy Group at Mandala House

This online therapy group offers support and skill building for teens (ages 14-19) who are transgender, nonbinary, gender expansive, or questioning their gender. Topics covered include assertive communication, self-advocacy, coping skills, peer and family relationships, and accessing gender affirming healthcare. Much of group’s content comes from The Gender Quest Workbook, and individuals joining the group are encouraged to have access to their own copy.

The group meets virtually on Wednesdays at 4 PM and is led by Ariel Brooks, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Mandala House. For more information, contact [email protected] or call Mandala House at 502-309-2408.

 

IDEA Study: Free Program for LGBTQ People with Memory Loss

Are you an LGBTQ+ person experiencing or caring for someone with dementia? This program may offer resources for you. Aging with Pride: IDEA (Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action) is a study about the quality of life for LGBTQ+ people who experience memory loss or care for someone experiencing memory loss. The program offers 9 free coaching sessions for the person with memory loss and their caregiver. Coaching will focus on building skills around communication, problem solving, and using exercise as a coping tool. Participants will also participate in 5 interviews and be compensated with a total of $125 for their participation in the study.

For more information, visit https://ageidea.org/. You can also contact Amy Cunningham, MS, at [email protected].

 

LGBTQ+ affirming counselor job opening at Deer Park

Do you know an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor looking for a new work opportunity? Baptist Health Medical Group has an opening at their Deer Park location for a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC). Interested applicants must be licensed, have the ability to provide clinical supervision, and have knowledge of cognitive and behavioral therapy concepts.

Click here for more information. You can also reach the practice manager, Nicholas Martin, at [email protected].

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Metro Savings Progeram

Louisville Metro Government offers a free savings program that connects you to a financial coach who can help you to achieve your goals. Not ready to save? Behind on bills? Stuck at step one? AcceLOUrate Savings can help! Contact a coach to work with you on your financial plan. Offices are at South Central Neighborhood Place, Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, and Ujima Neighborhood Place, but coaches can serve anyone. All appointments are virtual during COVID-19.

Learn more about Accelourate savings

 

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Metro Financial Navigators Can Help You Access Benefits

Do you need help managing your money or accessing public programs because of COVID-19?

Louisville Metro Government, in partnership with The Louisville Housing and Opportunities Micro-Enterprise Community Development Loan Fund (LHOME) has launched a no-cost Financial Navigator Program. You can receive assistance and guidance over the phone to help you manage the financial impact of COVID-19.

Trained Financial Navigators are available to help you manage financial issues, identify actions steps, and make referrals to other programs and services. To sign up for Financial Navigator assistance, go to https://finnav.org/lou or email [email protected]

What Does a Financial Navigator Do?

During your free 30-minute session, Navigators can help you address concerns including:

  • Prioritizing daily expenses like housing, utilities, and food
  • Maximizing income through accessing benefits, emergency cash assistance, and emergency loans
  • Managing debt including credit cards, student loans, and child support
  • Avoiding predatory scams
  • Budgeting for future loss of income

The Navigator will help you prioritize concerns and expenses and identify next steps. Please note—Financial Navigators do not provide financial assistance.

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Community Response Network

The Louisville Pride Foundation and the Fairness Campaign coordinate the Louisville LGBTQ+ Community Response Network.

The Community Response Network is a monthly conference call between LGBTQ+ organizations, social service providers, and other community leaders to share information  and resources regarding the challenges facing our community.  The began in March 2020 in response to COVID-19, and we see it as a permanent resource for the community. We hope to build relationships that will be beneficial in tackling future problems.

The Network meeting is on the third Tuesday  of the month at 4:00 PM, via Zoom.

Click Here to join the Louisville LGBTQ+ Community Response Network.

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LGBTQ Substance Abuse Resources

Members of the LGBTQ community are statistically more at risk to have substance abuse issues, and need to be met with LGBTQ+ friendly care and treatment. While the physical treatment center is located in the Pacific Northwest, they also offer multiple levels of treatment including intensive outpatient programs.

Please explore The Ridgefield Recovery Village website for LGBTQ substance abuse and addiction resources here.

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Calling Queer Artists!

South Eastern Queer Arts is a collective of both amateur and professional artists, photographers, poets, writers, musicians, and craftspeople dedicated to expanding the visibility of LGBTQ+ artists throughout the South Eastern USA, giving another venue to share art.

Based in Montgomery, Alabama, Southern Eastern Queer Arts promote artists living in or from the South Eastern United States. They include links to the websites of their artist contributors, if desired, and encourage support for them by buying their artwork.

They are currently seeking entries in any of the above categories for their website, which is designed and edited by LGBTQ+ amateur contributors but is gaining attention and changing its format often.

There is never any costs associated with entering, artists may remain anonymous if they want, and their work will also be considered for exhibition in September for the Montgomery County Main Library and their 7 branches Sept 21-28 during one of the two South Eastern Queer Arts Weeks.

Please check out the website!

South Eastern Queer Arts is a program of Montgomery Pride United.

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Do you know about the #TransgenderFirst Scholarship?

Are you a U of L student who identifies as Transgender?

It is the first national scholarship exclusively dedicated to helping underserved Transgender students get affordable access to a college education.

Amount: $2,500 (awarded annually)

Payment is made directly to your accredited U.S. College or University.

Current Deadline: 12/31/2020

Read more and apply here

Applicants must:

  • Identify as Transgender
  • Plan to pursue a degree, or currently pursuing a degree, at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Be a U.S. Citizen
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Resources for the unsheltered

Louisville Metro Department of Resilience and Community Services is working with providers to safely care for the homeless population during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Health Care

Now more than ever, it is important for people to have access to health care. Phoenix Health Center provides care for people experiencing homelessness. The center is at 712 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40202. Call 568-6972 or visit https://www.fhclouisville.org/medicalhome/healthcare-for-the-homeless/ 

https://www.fhclouisville.org/medicalhome/healthcare-for-the-homeless/