SAGE Metro Portland
Portland, OR
SAGE Metro Portland works to enhance the lives of older gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community members through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development.
For over a decade Friendly House has provided a range of services for LGBT older adults with a mission to enhance the lives of LGBT community members through education, advocacy, outreach, resource development and case management. On a national level, SAGE has pioneered programs and services for the aging LGBT community, provided technical assistance and training to expand opportunities, and advocated for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBT older adults.
Purpose
LGBT older adults face challenges that their heterosexual counterparts do not. For example, the effect of historical and present-day social stigma and prejudice often cause LGBT older adults to not seek care or services when needed. This stigma can also leave LGBT older adults and seniors isolated or facing the impossible decision to go back into the closet to seek care, services, or housing. Whereas many older adults and seniors turn to families for care or support, LGBT older adults are more likely to live alone or have inadequate family support networks. Lastly, LGBT older adults and seniors face unequal treatment under laws, programs and services. Together these challenges make it more difficult for LGBT older adults to achieve three key aspects of successful aging; financial security, good health and health care, and community support and engagement.
Services
Nearby Orgs
William Temple House
2023 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR, 97209 - (0.8 miles away)
Hygiene needs once per month. Limited prescription assistance for psychotropic and some medical drugs for people without insurance (excludes pain and narcotic medication).
Th...
Legacy Clinic At Good Samaritan
1200 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR, 97210 - (0.42 miles away)
Clinic for primary care and internal medicine. Diabetes and pre/post surgery consultations. No pediatrics or obstetrics. Also offers financial counseling assistance for qualifyi...
Lift Urban Portland
1808 NW Irving St, Portland, OR, 97210 - (0.92 miles away)
Lift Urban Portland aims to reduce hunger and improve the lives of low-income residents of northwest and downtown Portland.
We collect and distribute food, provide educatio...
PIVOT Job Corps
2701 NW Vaughn St, Portland, OR, 97210 - (0.19 miles away)
Non-residential, year round school providing free high school diploma, GED and trade training in office administration and medical office support to young adults ages 16 - 24. I...
Alano Club Of Portland
909 NW 24th Ave, Portland, OR, 97210 - (0.46 miles away)
The Alano Club of Portland has been a leading source of recovery support in our community for 60 years and counting.
More thatn 125 support meetings every week. See website f...
1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland, OR, 97210
503-228-4391