What we offer
In Our Own Voices, Inc. utilizes a three pronged approach to meet the needs of our communities.
Direct Services
Advocacy
Counselling & Emotional Support
Emergency Assistance (i.e. Food Pantry, Emergency Financial Assistance)
Support Groups
Linkages and Referrals
HIV & Hep C Testing
Community Events
Training & Technical
Assistance
Training topics include but are not limited to: Diversity & Inclusion, Cultural Competence/Relevancy, Agency/Organization Assessments, LGBT Awareness (beginning, intermediate, and advanced), Historical Trauma and its Impact on Marginalized groups (i.e. People of Color, LGBT communities, etc.), Implicit Bias & Strategies to Interrupt Bias, Transgender Inclusion, Sexual Health, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Advocacy when working with Diverse Populations (i.e. LGBT, People of Color, Elders, Sex Workers, Immigrants, Youth), and more.
Systems Level
Advocacy
Advocating on a local, statewide, and national level to ensure that the voices and experiences of LGBT POC are at the table and amplified.