Photo from the documentary film GEN Silent .

LGBT Elder Resources

We believe it is critical for all seniors and their caregivers to feel safe and accepted as they make decisions about their needs regardless of the setting.

With funding from The Samara Fund for LGBT Issues, a Component Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation we are able to support trainings and outreach for health care providers and the general public, highlighting the unique challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) elders.  A series of seminars will be offered during the next year throughout Vermont in partnership with local Area Health Education Center’s featuring  “Gen Silent”, a 2011 documentary film that profiles LGBT elders living in the Boston, Massachusetts area. "The generation that fought the hardest to come out, may be going back in to survive."  For information contact Lisa at 1-802-748-5182 - see schedule for VT Screenings Here .

Resource List for Elder LGBTQ Vermonters and Care Providers (Print) 

 

  • Vermont Legal Aid – Vermont Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to people throughout Vermont who are poor, elderly, or have  disabilities and who would otherwise be denied justice or the necessities of life. Phone: 802-748-8721 

  • Vermont Long Term Care Ombudsman - Protects the health, welfare and rights of people who live in long term care facilities. Phone: 1-800-769-6728

  • Community Justice Network of Vermont

  • RU12? - Community Center and online Resouce for LGBTQ Vermonters. Phone: 802-860-7812

  • Vermont Diversity Health Project - Serving as an advocate and resouce center for LGBTQ Vermonters.

  • VT Department of Disability and Aging Services - Supports older Vermonters and Vermonters with disabilities to live as they choose, pursuing their individual goals and preference. The Division Seeks to ensure their basic human and civil rights, health, well-being, and safety. Phone: (802) 241-1228  

  • Advance Directive: Vermont - Caring Connections provides free advance directives and instructions for each state that can be opened as a PDF 1- 800-658-8898

  • National Resource Center on  LGBT - Aging– Offers information on educational opportunities and links to resources.

  • Gay and Lesbian Medical Association – Offers “Guidelines for Creating a Welcoming Clinical Environment” and other resources for providers of direct and primary care providers.  

  • Senior HelpLine –- One number anywhere in Vermont will connect you with the Area Agency on Aging nearest you, offering information and assistance to Vermont seniors and family caregivers 1-800-642-5119