Shenandoah Lgbtq Center Inc

Two physical locations - both the shenandoah lgbtq center and its harrisonburg va outreach location - friendly city safe space - serve as affirming community space, including hosting drop-in hours 4 days a week. Both locations offer free resources and education, clothes closet and resource library. In addition, both locations provide regular mental health and social programs aimed at supporting the overall wellness of the lgbtqia+ community across the shenandoah valley. At the end of 2022, both locations documented over 3800 visits by community members.

Community health worker program - in response to community need, the shenandoah lgbtq center developed an inaugural community health worker program providing medical case management, care navigation, and health education for our community. By the end of 2022, the program provided support to 25 clients with program services, education or reerrals to affirming health care providers. The program accompanied clients to 66 healthcare appointments in support and advocacy. In addition, this program provided cultural competency training to over 250 local health care providers, administrators, staff, and community members.