44 resources
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Nationwide / online
Free public directory for finding an attorney who actually specialises in elder law, wills, powers of attorney and Medicaid planning. The directory is free; attorneys set their own fees.
National Center for LGBTQ Rights
Nationwide / online
Free legal information helpline covering family, custody, discrimination and immigration questions — information and referrals rather than representation. Formerly the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
Nationwide / online
Connects you to your state Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who will investigate complaints about a nursing home or assisted living facility for free and confidentially.
National LGBT Cancer Network
Nationwide / online
Information and peer support for LGBTQ+ people facing cancer, including screening guidance and help finding cancer care that will not treat you as an oddity.
National LGBTQ Task Force
Nationwide / online
Long-standing national advocacy organisation with free organising training and the annual Creating Change conference for people who want to get involved politically.
National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
Nationwide / online
Free library of guides and fact sheets on ageing as an LGBTQ+ person, plus a directory of ageing providers that have completed LGBTQ+ competency training.
Openhouse
California
San Francisco Bay Area organisation running LGBTQ+ senior housing, drop-in social programmes, support groups and an adult day programme.
PFLAG National
Nationwide / online
Chapter network running local peer support meetings for LGBTQ+ people and their families — useful if you are dealing with family or coming out later in life.
Prime Timers World Wide
Nationwide / online
Long-running social network of local chapters specifically for mature gay and bisexual men, running dinners, outings, interest groups and a biennial convention. Individual chapters may set their own dues.
SAGE (Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders)
Nationwide / online
The main national organisation for LGBTQ+ people over 50, offering virtual community programmes, care management, drop-in centres in New York and South Florida, and advocacy on elder issues.
SAGE National LGBTQ+ Elder Housing Initiative
Nationwide / online
Housing self-advocacy guidance and a state-by-state map of your housing rights as an LGBTQ+ older adult, plus information on LGBTQ+-welcoming developments.
SAGEConnect
Nationwide / online
Programme that matches an LGBTQ+ older adult with a volunteer for regular friendly phone or video calls, aimed squarely at people living alone.
These organisations are independent of this community. We list them because members have found them useful, not as an endorsement of any particular service or advice they give.