POWER TO THE PEOPLE

Despite the progress we’ve made (and continue to make), the South Coast LGBTQ+ community still faces its own unique cultural, educational, health, and economic challenges. We believe information is power. The more we educate ourselves, the better we are able to create a society where LGBTQ+ members feel comfortable and valued.

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monkeypox awareness

Keep yourself and those around you healthy and safe by understanding how to recognize, prevent, and treat monkeypox, which has a high rate of concentration in the LGBTQ+ community.

Seven Hills Behavioral Health in New Bedford is one of the few providers statewide giving out the monkeypox vaccine. Call (774) 634-3725 for an appointment, Monday through Friday, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.

To stay up to date, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

LGBTQ+ RESOURCE GUIDE (with covid-19 support)

The COVID-19 pandemic uprooted the lives of everyone in the South Coast LGBTQ+ community. Although progress in controlling the virus has been significant, it is vitally important to seek help if you need it. Click the image to download a PDF of our guide to local resources that we hope will help you navigate this health challenge safely.

CORPORATE SERVICES

When your LGBTQ+ employees feel understood, they feel energized. Consider scheduling a presentation from one of The South Coast LGBTQ+ Network's senior counselors to discuss SOGIE: Sexual Orientation, Gender, Identity, and Expression, LGBTQ+ Youth, the Older Adult LGBTQ+ Community, or any other topic relevant to your LGBTQ+ team member, today. Please email [email protected] or call (774) 775-2656 to explore the possibilities.