Dear Advocates and Community Members,

Since 1993, The Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse has worked to assure older Virginians live a life free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation through public awareness, advocacy, and education. We continue to believe that all older adults, regardless of their gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, country of origin, or immigration status, deserve to live with dignity, safety, and respect.

Thank you all for your passion and strength in this work. Below is a list of resources that we hope you and your communities find helpful.

Resources

ACLU - Know Your Rights: Resource for immigrants when they are stopped by the police or immigration enforcement. This resource is available in English, Spanish, Dari, French, and Pashtu.

Advocates for Trans Equality: Advocates for Trans Equality (AT4E) fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America. 

• AT4E runs the Trans Health Project, which aims to ensure that all transgender and non-binary people can access the trans-related health care that they need.

Call BlackLine—Crisis Call Line: Call BlackLine® prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). By us for us. *does not involve law enforcement w/o consent.

Equality Virginia: Equality Virginia advocates and organizes across Virginia to build a future where all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and broader spectrum of people (LGBTQIA+) thrive.

Just Neighbors: Just Neighbors is a nonprofit dedicated to serving and supporting the immigrant community of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia with legal immigration services.

National Center for Lesbian Rights - Legal Helpline: The helpline is available Monday through Friday 12pm - 8pm at 800.528.6257 or 415.392.6257.

National LGBTQ Task Force: The National LGBTQ Task Force fights for justice, advances liberation, promotes equity, and is working towards a world where you are free to be you.

NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center: NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center provides an array of services that support the immigrant community, including legal representation.

SAGE – Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders: SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBTQ+ older people and their caregivers.

Southerners on New Ground: SONG is a home for LGBTQ liberation across all lines of race, class, abilities, age, culture, gender, and sexuality in the South. 

StrongHearts Native Helpline | Home: StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.

Transgender Assistance Program of Virginia: TAP VA is an all volunteer, trans led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to end homelessness within the transgender community in Virginia. 

Know Your Rights: A Guide for Immigrants - United We Dream: Resources for individuals to learn about their rights and express them in case they have an encounter with an immigration official.

University of Richmond - School of Law - Trans Law Collaborative: They provide legal assistance to members of the trans community who are seeking gender marker and name changes.

Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights: VACIR is a multi-racial and multi-ethnic coalition of organizations that exists to win dignity, power and quality of life for all immigrant and refugee communities.

VPLC - Virginia Poverty Law Center: Virginia Poverty Law Center uses advocacy, education, and litigation to break down systemic barriers that keep low-income Virginians in the cycle of poverty.

Virginia Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Programs: Map and information on sexual assault forensic exam locations in Virginia.