LGBTQ+ Resources for Older Adults

DC Center
The DC Center provides social and educational opportunities for LGBTQ Seniors, including weekly conversation groups, monthly lunches with programmatic elements, outings, and other community-building opportunities to create a safe space for DC's LGBTQ Older Adults.

Contact: [email protected], (202) 682-2245

Capitol Hill Village LGBTQ Intergenerational Programs
Capitol Hill Village serves DC's LGBT older adult residents and LGBT residents of all ages through our LGBTQ programming, which has an intergenerational focus. They host support groups and a variety of social and educational events throughout the year.

Contact: Sophia Ross at [email protected] or (202) 543-1778 for more information.

Out and About
Out and About connects DC LGBTQ older adults through wellness programs, cultural events and conversations designed to address the concerns within the community. It is our mission to better understand the growing needs of LGBTQ older adults through listening, creating, and delivering programming with sensitivity, knowledge, and pride.

Contact: Kirstan Fuller at [email protected] or call (202) 397-1725.

Silver Circles
Silver Circles are peer-led support groups for adults age 60+ who identify as LGBTQ that are offered in several locations. Silver Circles provide opportunities to connect with other LGBTQ peers, offer a safe space to talk about issues that impact you, and build support to help navigate challenges! Each group meets for one hour twice a month and are offered by Iona Senior Services and Whitman-Walker Health.

To register contact Michael Mitchell at Whitman-Walker Health at [email protected] or (202) 939-7646.