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Legal ServicesThe Centers Legal Services Department provides LGBTQ-specific holistic and comprehensive legal assistance to approximately 200 LGBTQ victims of crime annually. This includes services such as legal representation, court accompaniment, victim constitutional rights enforcement, restraining order and document preparation, immigration assistance, pro bono assistance, advocacy with law enforcement and/or prosecutors, name and gender marker petition assistance, and linkages to culturally affirming social supportive services.

Social ServicesThe Centers Youth & Family Services Department serves nearly 700 youth, parents, and caregivers annually across diversified programming addressing the post-pandemic educational, emotional, and health needs of at-risk LGBTQ+ youth. Regular programming includes a biweekly support space for LGBTQ+ youth ages 9-12, a weekly after-school drop-in space for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18, a biweekly social and support group for youth transitioning into adulthood ages 18-29, and a monthly support group for parents of transgender youth. The Centers Older Adult Services Department provides compassionate social and support services to approximately 150 LGBTQ+ older adults (ages 55+) annually to ensure that older adults and seniors within the LGBTQ+ community have free access to resources aimed at improving their quality of life and increasing their stability and safety. The Centers services also help older adults establish and expand relationships and connections with others to prevent or eliminate feelings of isolation and loneliness and engage more fully in the community. Programming includes a robust monthly calendar of social activities and advocates on behalf of LGBTQ+ elders through competency training, networking, and outreach.