National Council on Aging

LGBTQ+ Elders · Idaho · Free

NCOA programs and resources for older adults including LGBTQ+ seniors. Relevant for veterans of the AIDS crisis, the Stonewall generation, and elders who lived underground identities most of their lives. SAGE's National LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline (1-877-360-5428) staffs trained peer counselors weekdays. Many LGBTQ+ elders went back into the closet when they entered nursing homes; SAGE-trained facilities are growing but still rare. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

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