LGBTQ+ senior services are vital throughout our state and country. Elder individuals in our communities face higher risks of social isolation, discrimination and lack of culturally competent care in their later years, often due to a lifetime of societal stigma. These services provide safe, inclusive environments, affirm their identities, help build crucial support networks, address unique health and social needs, ensure dignity and well-being. 

While this list is extensive, we’d appreciate any other organizations offering services for LGBTQ+ seniors not included here. It does include information for services such as health, housing, and social groups.

Living a life that spans decades is a gift. If we’re lucky, we’ll all live a long and rich life and hopefully be able to take advantage of services like these and included in our list below, and more. 

A black old lady smiling while cooking at home in a wheelchair.

NATIONAL

AARP LGBTQ+ Resources
News, resources, information
https://www.aarp.org/voices/lgbtq/

SAGE – Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders
https://www.sageusa.org/

REGIONAL

LGBT Center of Raleigh
Established to advocate for and reach out to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Programming available to assist with a variety of issues, including health care, legal problems, housing and inter-generational relationships. The center also provides social activities.
https://www.lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/

Prime Timers
Social, educational and recreational activities for mature men ages 21 and up. The organization, a chapter of Prime Timers World Wide, acts on issues concerning the LGBT population of all ages. Their schedules regularly include monthly meetings and social activities.

Charlotte
https://theprimetimersww.com/

Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
https://theprimetimersww.org/RDUCH/

Asheville
https://chapters.theprimetimersww.com/asheville/

CHARLOTTE METRO AREA RESOURCES

Anson County Senior Services
https://www.co.anson.nc.us/170/Senior-Services 

Cabarrus County Active Living

https://www.cabarruscounty.us/Government/Departments/Active-Living-and-Parks/Active-Living-Facilities

Charlotte-Mecklenburg/Centralina Agency on Aging

https://centralinaaging.org

Cleveland County Department of Social Services
https://www.clevelandcounty.com/main/

Gaston County Department of Social Services
https://www.clevelandcounty.com/main/

Iredell County Council on Aging
https://www.iredellcoa.org/

Lancaster County Council on Aging

https://www.lancastercoa.org/senior-centers-group-dining

Lincoln County Senior Services Department
https://www.lincolncountync.gov/134/Senior-Services

Rowan County Senior Center and Services
https://www.rowancountync.gov/249/Senior-Services

Stanly County Senior Services
https://www.stanlycountync.gov/271/Services

Union County Council on Aging

https://coaunion.org/

York County SC Council on Aging
https://www.yccoa.com/

WELCOMING & AFFIRMING HOUSING IN NORTH CAROLINA

Carol Woods Retirement Community, Chapel Hill
https://www.carolwoods.org/

Aldersgate Charlotte 

https://aldersgateliving.org/

Village Hearth, Durham

https://www.villagehearthcohousing.com

Grace Ridge Retirement Community

https://www.graceridge.org

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Charlotte Trans Health

https://charlottetranshealth.org/

Rosedale Health & Wellness

https://myrosedalehealth.com/

Thriveworks

https://thriveworks.com/
This list is dedicated to the memory of Dan Van Mourik, 1948-2022. Read about his life and accomplishments on our website here: https://qnotescarolinas.com/remembering-dan-van-morik-1948-2022/

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David Aaron Moore is a former editor of Qnotes, serving in the role from 2003 to 2007. He is currently the senior editor and a regularly contributing writer for Qnotes. Moore is a native of North Carolina...