Disability + Aging Services LGBTQ Programs
Affordable Housing: Openhouse and Mercy Housing provide LGBTQ-friendly housing next to the Bob Ross LGBT Senior Center, which offers social activities, communal dining, case management, and supportive services.
Age and Disability Resource Center (ADRC): The Openhouse ADRC connects community members with essential services. The Resource & Housing Navigation team offers one-on-one support for referrals and service access.
Golden Gate Castro Senior Center: Located in Ellard Hall at Most Holy Redeemer Church, the center promotes independence, health, and well-being through a variety of activities and services.
Legal Assistance: Legal Assistance to the Elderly, in collaboration with the AIDS Legal Referral Panel, offers wills, trusts, and end-of-life planning tailored to LGBTQ+ community members.
LGBTQ Adult Day Programs: Adult Day Programs provide daycare services to LGBTQ+ older adults needing assistance with non-medical activities of daily living and to people who may have cognitive impairments. They are provided by Openhouse in partnership with On Lok Community Day Service, as well as Steppingstone in partnership with Curry Senior Center.
LGBTQ+ Care Navigation & Aging Support Network: The Shanti Project coordinates care and volunteers to provide emotional and peer support through regular visits with clients. The program also provides resources for clients to maintain their pets, which help prevent isolation.
LGBTQ+ Dementia Care Project: The Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with Openhouse and the Family Caregiver Alliance, provides free training for health and social service providers on caring for LGBTQ+ seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
LGBTQ+ Financial Literacy: The Smart Money Coaching Program helps clients establish safe banking accounts, reduce debt by at least 10%, and improve credit scores.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Programs: A citywide pilot program managed by Curry Senior Center provides equitable mental health care for underserved LGBTQ+ older adults and adults with disabilities. Services include short-term individual counseling (in-person, telehealth, or hybrid), technology training, and telehealth support.
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Services: Ongoing support groups for transgender and gender-nonconforming older adults and adults with disabilities.