National Council on Aging

LGBTQ+ Elders · Wisconsin · Free

NCOA programs and resources for older adults including LGBTQ+ seniors. Worth contacting for senior housing referrals where you can be out without fear of mistreatment. Many LGBTQ+ senior centers offer programs, meals, and peer companionship — often free with suggested donation. Many LGBTQ+ elders went back into the closet when they entered nursing homes; SAGE-trained facilities are growing but still rare. All services free of charge to LGBTQ+ Wisconsin residents and allies.

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More LGBTQ+ Elders in Wisconsin

  • SAGE — Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders — Largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. SAGEConnect, hotline, housing. For LGBTQ+ adults 50
  • National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging — Federally funded resource center providing training, technical assistance, and resources on LGBTQ+ aging. Relevant for veterans of the AIDS
  • LGBT National Senior Hotline — 1-888-234-7243 — free confidential peer support for LGBTQ+ adults age 50+. A starting point for adult children of LGBTQ+ parents needing eld
  • Eldercare Locator — 1-800-677-1116 — federal directory of local eldercare services. Many include LGBTQ+ affirming care. Relevant for veterans of the AIDS crisis
  • AARP Pride — AARP's LGBTQ+ aging resources, advocacy, and community. A starting point for adult children of LGBTQ+ parents needing eldercare resources se
  • Diverse Elders Coalition — National advocacy coalition working on behalf of diverse elders including LGBTQ+ older adults. Worth contacting for senior housing referrals