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TRANSGENDER SERVICES Trainings and Certification Mental Health Services
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hopwa/pac
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transgender services
We Help People Pg. 4
business consulting & Training
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senior day care center
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youth services
HOPWA/ Project AIDS Care Senior center Youth Services
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mental health services
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Project AIDS Care The purpose of the Project AIDS Care waiver is to promote, maintain, and optimize the health of persons living with AIDS in order to delay or prevent institutionalization. PAC waiver provides home and communitybased services to Medicaid eligible persons with a documented diagnosis of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) choosing to live at home and in the community. (954) 764-5150 Ext. 113 2312 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
HOPWA Intensive Housing Case Management Intensive Housing case Management (HOPWA) program: will develop a long term relationship with clients in order to develop trust and an open dialog regarding the barriers that arise to long term and stable housing for PLWH/A. We are able to assist clients with rent, mortgage, short term assistance, housing resources, Gosection8 property listings, utility and move in assistance. “Mind over Money” Workshops: Get rid of baggage named fear, anxiety, self-disgust, judgment and blame and join the “Mind over Money” workshop to overcome negative spending habits. Satari Life Skills Institute will teach you to identify triggers, needs vs. wants, and the physical and emotional drainage caused by money. // soflagaynews // Dr., SouthFloridaGayNews / 10.29.2014// SFGN.com 228• /www.sunserve.org • 954-764-5150 • 2312 Wilton Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Gary Hensley Director of Housing Case Management
Linkage to the Safe, Culturally Relevant Services You Deserve... Arianna Lint, Director of Transgender Services
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Surviving and Thriving Transgender Services Do You Have A Loved One Who Is: TRANSGENDER? GENDER VARIANT?
Do You Want To Learn More About:
“Safe T” Transgender/ Gender Variant Group Drop-In Support Group for those who do not conform to gender stereotypes.
LOVING SOMEONE TRANS? HOW TO BE MORE SUPPORTIVE? HOW TO BE THEIR ADVOCATE?
Significant Others, Family, Friends and Allies 2nd and 4th Saturdays every month — 10:30AM-12PM SunServe, 2312 Wilton Dr. Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Arianna Lint SunServe’s Director of Transgender Services 954.764.5150 ext 112 ~ alint@sunserve.org Education ~ Support ~ Advocacy ~ Understanding
Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8pm @ SunServe North (2312 Wilton Drive 33305) *Limited to Transgender, Transsexual, and/or Genderqueer Persons only. For questions contact John Swan @ 954.764.5150 ext. 110 soflagaynews •//954-764-5150 SouthFloridaGayNews SFGN.com // 10.29.2014 www.sunserve.org • 2312 Wilton// Dr., Wilton Manors, FL 33305//29 •3
Here is what some of our newly added business partners have said about the class:
Sean Lummus
“Since becoming a
Training Coordinator (left)
Partner with SunServe, I feel more confident in serving the LGBTQ community. I have also
Aspen Hawke
Business Development Specialist
noticed an influx of new faces at my business!”
(954) 764 - 5150 training@sunserve.org
-September ‘14
Business Consulting and Training Services We provide professional training and consultation to address all of your LGBTQ cultural needs and requirements.
• Increase Revenue by gaining a larger presence in the LGBTQ communities • We are the experts in LGBTQ Cultural Proficiency Training having conducted hundreds of trainings within the last 12 years • Customized trainings developed specifically for your needs: ~ Individual training ~ Training for all employees ~ Group Workshops ~ New hire orientation • Consultations to assist companies in developing LGBTQ proficient practices • SunServe is a Florida Department of Health approved provider of CEU’s for Mental Health and nursing professionals • Your business is placed on our website showing the community you are a trusted partner
LGBTQ Cultural Proficiency TRAINING
LGBTQ Cultural Proficiency CERTIFICATION
Becoming a business partner and displaying one of SunServe’s recognizable seals shows that your company supports the vast and growing LGBTQ community of South Florida. // soflagaynews // Dr., SouthFloridaGayNews / 10.29.2014// SFGN.com 4 /www.sunserve.org • 954-764-5150 • 2312 Wilton Wilton Manors, FL 33305
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Getting your business certified includes training from the top to the bottom and shows your commitment to providing culturally relevant service to the LGBTQ community.
Come and be a part of the fun at the center.
Noble A. McArtor senior day care Center “My partner and I are so relieved to find a safe and caring place for Mom during the day.”
“At Noble A. McArtor we don’t engage seniors to socialize, our seniors socialize because we are engaged with our seniors.”
Michael Norfleet, Program Director
We can show you better than we can tell you!
This first Adult Day Care Center of its kind celebrates diversity while specializing in the care of LGBTQ seniors. We serve all seniors over 60 who need some assistance with day-to-day activities regardless of their gender, race, religion, culture, income level or sexual orientation. Call 954-764-5055 to schedule a toursee what the center can provide for you or a loved one!
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pride festivals
since volunteering with sunserve”
“My leadership skills have drastically improved
20-year-old lesbian youth Leadership opportunities
“SunServe is my safe space
14-year-old trans youth
my life has improved so much since joining!”
visit us in ft. lauderdale at
the rainbow room
(drop in/cyber center cafe)
*Check website for days/times/locations Theatre and performance
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954-764-5150
youth
Get Connected lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning & straight allies
Check out what’s going on in your area youth group activities
events and outings
• fort lauderdale •SW Ranches/davie •coral springs •Gender Bender & more The Rainbow Room Drop In Center
“ we feel very fortunate to have found sunserve, now our son has a safe, non-judgemental place to be himself” -mother and father of a 13-year-old gay youth
Annual LGBTQA Youth Prom
www.sunserveyouth.com
954-764-5150
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Mental Health Services Katy Yankie, LCSW DIrector of Clinical Services
SunServe provides a full range of outpatient mental health services, including individual, couples, family, youth, and group therapy, to the uninsured and underinsured. Since 2003, SunServe has grown a solid
and respected Counseling Program to meet the needs of the LGBTQ community in South Florida. Fees for counseling services are determined on a sliding scale, with no one turned away due to inability to pay. We
Our students, Registered Interns and staff help YOU!
also accept many Medicaid HMO plans, including Positive HealthCare, Humana, Better Health, Freedom Health, and Clear Health Alliance. Clients with insurance are linked with members of SunServe’s Therapist Collective.
senior support
Clinical Competencies Curriculum Senior Education SilverServe Luncheon (2nd Friday Monthly at ArtServe)
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LGBTQ seniors have unique needs. SunServe values YOU and supports your right to age in place with dignity.
Get Connected
Clinical EDcuation Programs
youth
support groups
Mental health and other professionals have the opportunity to gain fundamental understanding of central issues in the clinical care of LGBT clients.
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning & straight allies
SunServe offers a variety of groups that the community is welcome to attend, including:
Check outTraining what’ssessions goingareondesigned in your area to address • fort lauderdale •SW Ranches/davie •coral springs •Gender Bender & more • Regular training sessions are held at events and outings
central topics in Competency guidelines prepared by the American Psychological Association and the American Counseling Association.
youth group activities
Monday
Come On, Get Happy
-maintain & achieve self love, happiness & emotional balance
Tuesday
Safe “T” Group
-for those anywhere in the process of gender transition
Thursday
Men’s Therapy Group Gay Male Empowerment Group
SunServe offers on-site practicum placements for advanced graduate students in the helping professions through relationships with various universities in South Florida. Clinical supervision is also available for Registered Interns in: Social Work
(held at Pride Center)
Saturday
SOFFA Group
Drop In Center
Wednesday
safe, non-judgemental place to be himself”
SunServe and locations throughout the community -financial management course, registration required • The SunServe Institute Annual The Rainbow Room Intimate Partner Violence Group “ we-screening feel very required fortunatefortoparticiaption have found sunserve, now our son has a Conference is held in October and November, offering CEUs.
Mind Over Money
Mental Health Counseling Marriage and Family Therapy
-mother and father of a 13-year-old gay youth
(Significant Others, Family, Friends & Allies of Transgender People)
2nd and 4th Saturdays
Annual LGBTQA Youth Prom
Gay Grandparents Group
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For more information about attending one of our groups
please go to our website at www.sunserve.org or call (954) 764 - 5150.
954-764-5150
Jim Lopresti, Ph.D., LMHC SunServe Founder and Director of Education
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Letter Mental from Our Executive Director Health Services Dear South Florida Community Members,
People often wonder why I continue to work at SunServe and not retire... (after I slap them for insinuating that I am thaaaat old), I let them know that this is the best job I have ever had. And it all has to do with the best damn staff one could ever find. When you work at SunServe we make a deal with you: develop your program to best serve our clients and we will find the resources to make your department’s vision come into focus. We hire dynamic, dedicated, driven folks who do not need to be micromanaged. These passionate people use their creativity, energy, and resourcefulness in developing programs for people in our community facing challenges. I sometimes sit in awe at the struggles confronting the people who come to us for help, and yet somehow weYankie, nearlyLCSW always find a way Katy to help our fellow community members in need. DIrectorI ofsit in gratitude as our donors continue to support SunServe year after year. I laud Clinical Services our volunteers working reception, running support groups, listening to and playing games with our seniors, and assisting with special events.
Department Directors
SunServe provides a full range of outpatient mental health services, including individual, couples, family, youth, and group therapy, to the uninsured and underinsured. Since 2003, SunServe has grown a solid
I thank our board for having faith in the staff to do what we do. I thank the people of South Florida for supporting SunServe. Keep an eye on SunServe as we are very aware that there are many more needs facing our community, but with your help we will continue to grow to meet these needs. And remember, at SunServe, We Help People.
Sincerely, Mark Ketcham
Our students, Registered Interns and staff help YOU!
Board of Directors
and respected Counseling Program to meet the needs of the LGBTQ community in South Florida. Fees for counseling services are determined on a sliding scale, with no one turned away due to inability to pay. We
also accept many Medicaid HMO plans, including Positive HealthCare, Humana, Better Health, Freedom Health, and Clear Health Alliance. Clients with insurance are linked with members of SunServe’s Therapist Collective.
senior support
Clinical Competencies Curriculum
LGBTQ seniors have unique needs. SunServe SilverServe Luncheon values YOU and J. Coleman Prewitt, Esq., President (2nd Friday Monthly at ArtServe) supports your Ryan Schultz, MBA, Vice-President right age Gary Hensley, Mark Ketcham, MandiPhone-a-Friend Hawke, Michael Norfleet, Chad Scott, Treasurer Gregory W. Kabel,toEsq., Secretary in place with Arianna Lint, James Lopresti, Katy Yankie,Program and Bryan Wilson Deidra Bergmann Julian Cavazos Gary Farmer Todd Fogel dignity. Senior Education
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Victor Warren
Rev. Durrell Watkins
The SunServe Guardian Circle
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Get Connected
The SunServe Guardian Circle is a team of our most generous donors. With an annual commitment to support SunServe’s overall operations, Guardians are the backbone of our organization. Their generosity enables us to meet the monthly expenses necessary to continue to offer our vital programs and services to our community. We salute them and thank them for their ongoing support of SunServe and our community. The SunServe Guardian Circle makes it possible to say, “WE HELP PEOPLE”. All Guardian Circle donations are fully tax deductible.
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning & straight allies DIAMOND LEVEL ($12,000+)
Children’s Services Council • Clifford Johnson Estate • Community Foundation of Broward • D.C. Allen & Ken Flick No Gay Hate Fund/Our Fund • Drial Foundation • George Zuber & Anthony Snyder Charitable Fund/Our Fund •Greater Pompano Beach Senior Citizens Club • Howard Greenfield Charitable Foundation - Frank Guida, Jr., Representative • Jim Stepp & Peter Zimmer Fun/Our Fund • John C. Graves Charitable Foundation • Julian Cavazos • Mona Pittenger Giving Fund/Our Fund • Oliver Kamm • Rick Case Auto Group @ Rickcase.com - Rita & Rick Case • Robert Coward The Kenneth S. Hollander Charitable Foundation • United Way of Broward County
• fort lauderdale •SW Ranches/davie •coral springs EMERALD LEVEL ($8,500+) AIDS Healthcare Foundation • CenterLink • Edward Czop • Jay Holmes • Our Fund,•Gender Inc. Bender & more PLATINUM LEVEL (Monthly Gift of $500+) events and outings
youth group activities
Check out what’s going on in your area
Aqua Foundation for Women • Coleman Prewitt & Mark Conaghan • Paul Smith & Gerald Kennedy • South Florida Gay News
GOLD LEVEL (Monthly Gift of $250+)
Drop In Center
Broward Health • George Castrataro • Gregory Kabel • June Davis • Justin Bullard & Tim Luznar • Mark Williams & John O’Connor The Rainbow Room Rocky Slonaker & Don Friedman • Wayne A. Schrebe & Roy J. Stegman Charitable Fund/Our Fund • William Lewis & Manny Ravelo
“ we feel very fortunate to have found sunserve, now our son has a
safe, non-judgemental place to be himself”
SILVER LEVEL (Monthly Gift of $100+)
AARP • Ameriprise - Tracey Cramer • Andy Rogow & Lloyd Stevens • Andy Zalman & Ray Mims • Anne Ketcham • Arthur Crispino & Anthony Timiraos Charitable Fund/Our Fund • Arthur Dochterman & Keith Neale • Bob Avian & Peter Pileski • Bryan Wilson • Chase Roofing & Contracting • Chuck Dinsmore & Mark Gruber • Charles V. Loring Charitable Fund/Our Fund • Dick Schwarz & Tom Massey Dino Georgiou & Lou Malkin • Forest Lawn Funeral Home • Frederick Odom • Gary Farmer, Jr. • Hot Flyers • Jim Pepper • Joe Pallant Katy Yankie & Laura Coogler • Ken Keechl & Ted Adcock • Kent McIntyre & John Tambasco Charitable Fun/Our Fund • Lori Parrish Marc Silverstone • Mark Ketcham & Werner Lutz • Maurice Langlois & Walter Zawislak • Mike Kaplan • Nicole & Mara Saltzburg One Magical Weekend • Park Summit, A Five Star Senior Living Community • Paul Evans & Tyrone Blakely • Ryan & Risa Schultz SBA Communications Corporation • Science Care, Inc. • Scott Simon Fehr • Seda Aktas • Senior Nannies Tim Hart/R3 Accounting • Victor Flores & Greg Hardy • Victor Warren
BRONZE LEVEL (Monthly Gift of $50+)
Arianna Lint • Atlantic Properties Int’l • Chris Truster • David Bromstad • Ernest Olivas, Jr.- Emerald Elite Senior Home Health • Fort Lauderdale Fraternal Order of Police - Lodge 31 • Gary Hensley & Bob Bernhardt • Jim & Maria Dwyer • Joe Falk • Ken Crush & Larry Prasse • Louis Benevento & Patrick Duffy Marc Grossman • Marc Labossiere • Matt Bertanzetti & Dan Jacobson • Michael Norfleet Patti Fontova & Nani Sanchez • Philip Dearborn • Richard Riche • Robert Kuhn & Steven Geyer • Robert Scardino • Scott Bennett • South Florida Guardianship Program, Inc. • Stuart Glazer & Barry Marcus • Terry Stone & Mike Bush • The Chrysalis Center The Grand Resort & Spa • Thomas Sheaffer • Tiffany Arieagus • Wilton Executive Suites, LLC
-mother and father of a 13-year-old gay youth
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO CONTINUE SERVICES FOR YOUTH, SENIORS, HIV+ PERSONS, TRANSGENDER CLIENTS, & OTHERS! Name: __________________________________ Phone No.:_________________ Gift Amount: _________ Email: ________________________________ Annual LGBTQA Youth Prom Billing Address: __________________________________________________________________ Zip: _________ I am interested in:
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Clinical Competencies Curriculum Rooms start at $612.16 per person
(Includes taxes/fees - Based on double occupancy) benefitting LGBTQ social services at SunServe- a 501(c)(3) agency
Senior Education SilverServe Luncheon (2nd Friday Monthly at ArtServe) Departs the Saturday before Thanksgiving- Nov. 21st, 2015 Phone-a-Friend Back in time for Gay Days, Hurricane Program Showdown, and Thanksgiving Dinner!
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LGBTQ seniors have unique needs. SunServe values YOU and supports your right to age in place with dignity.